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Holocaust Studies, said. “To be Jewish in Poland, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, meant experiencing both the highs of cultural life and the absolute low of persecution and discrimination, culminating in the world’s most notorious genocide, the Holocaust.” The conference will attempt to cover what Jewish life was like throughout pre-WWII, during the war, and the postwar developments. Attendees will enjoy Klezmer music by the band Kesselgarden. Kesselgarden is a traditional band playing Eastern

physiology.“This task [teaching health classes] was very important to us,” Jamieson said. “We realized from our first trip to Haiti in 2011 that access to healthcare is not a reality for most Haitians. If we can give these kids the tools to know what to do in situations, they will be able to contribute to society in valuable ways.” Both women said they also formed special bonds with their fellow mission workers and the people of Haiti. “Haiti is a very difficult place to be,” Jamieson said. “But the

Lute Chemists and the PLU Day of Vocation Apr 5th-6th Posted by: yakelina / April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long, ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long as she kicks off this year’s Day of Vocation with a talk that addresses the challenges of finding purpose in life. Michelle claims that experiences

February 15, 2008 Global health: Why does it matter? If public health was a fashion show, global health would be the new black. It’s hot. But what is global health, exactly? And why does it matter? Mark Twain once complained that everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it. With apologies to Twain, I’d like to suggest that many people today are talking about global health but nobody seems to agree on what to do about it. Increasingly, arguments are flaring in this

November 3, 2008 Election could bring health care reform As an estimated 47 million in the United States remain uninsured and health care costs continue to rise, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about access to affordable, quality health care. Presidential candidates are talking about reforming the health care system, although few details are forthcoming. For the first time since the early 1990s, the U.S. political environment offers the real possibility of fundamental health

near Tacoma/Parkland with considerable resources. However, they also have a lot of diversity within their population and significant health care challenges.” Michael: “Can you tell us what part of the system you chose to research?” Marc: “I began my research with how court legislation changed the way that health care was delivered to many of the tribes in the U.S. in the 1970s. I then focused in on the Puyallup Tribe specifically, and how they created a new model for health care that became the

PLU’s students of color feel a greater sense of belonging. Because one of our main goals is for Pacific Lutheran University to become known for inclusive excellence—a welcoming community that engages all of its diversity in the service of student and organizational learning—I would like to delve into each a little more deeply. What is belonging, and why is it important? Belonging refers to students’ sense of being accepted, valued and supported in an educational setting. It is about being valued as

Ebenezer Scrooge, Martin Luther, and the Power of the Past and of Language Posted by: alex.reed / May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 By Eric NelsonOriginally published in 2012There’s something strange that goes on with texts, readers, writers, and time. I mean, look at you: there you are, reading this now, in the spring of 2012. And here I am, in your past, and it’s not even (technically) winter 2011. I’m sitting next to the Christmas tree (as yet untrimmed), finals and graded papers drifting around the

matters of our time.” 35:00 Barot and Pancake reflect on the cultural climate of the publishing industry and publishing paradigms that affect minority writers as well as writers from nontraditional places. 42:00 Discussion about PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop. Specifically, the backgrounds, goals and writing styles of the students who seek out the program. 46:20 Barot and Pancake share the writing projects they are working on.   [READ MORE: Rainier Writing Workshop Begins Aug. 2—Along With Free Public

Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her capstone Posted by: Zach Powers / March 30, 2023 Image: Teranejah Lucas ’23 is a case worker at a behavioral health clinic, a full-time student, and will be beginning graduate school this fall. Her 6-year-old daughter, Alanna, is a talented dancer and wrestler. (Photos by Sy Bean/PLU) March 30, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterTeranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her