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(2000), co-edited with Dr. Hester Baer, a critical edition of a Holocaust memoir originally published in Germany in 1946. Experience and Expression: Women, the Nazis, and the Holocaust (2003), co-edited with Dr. Myrna Goldenberg, an anthology of essays on gender and the Holocaust. The Golem Redux: from Prague to Post-Holocaust Fiction (2012), which traces the intertextual appropriation of the golem legend in contemporary Jewish-American fiction, graphic novels, comics, The X-Files, and films. The

Course Descriptions POLS 151 : American Government - ES A survey of the constitutional foundations of the American political system and of institutions, processes, and practices relating to participation, decision-making, and public policy in American national government. (4) POLS 231 : Current International Issues - ES, GE A survey course in international relations with emphasis on current events. (4) POLS 251 : Introduction to Political Science This course is designed for political science

Philanthropies Jay Paranada Broadway Performer Rev. George Tinker American Indian Scholar Lummi Nation House of Tears Carvers Amie Bishop Global Health Leader Meg Medina Author Rep. Marilyn Strickland U.S. Rep Kwame Anthony Appiah NYU Professor of Philosophy and Law Sarah Klein Attorney Crystal Aikin ’97 Recording artist Alice Ripley Tony Award-winning actress and musician William Foege ‘57 Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree Denny Heck Congressman Jason Reynolds Awarding-winning novelist and poet Sven

revolutionary, albeit simple, change in mentality that would make such efforts more sustainable, equitable, and just. I learned that my own projections of “peace” and “success” are shaped by my personal cultural understanding of such ideals and in order to be successful in this work, I must take a step back and embrace my role as merely a moderator and conduit for connections between the conflicted parties.  I was also impressed by the Nansen commitment to the “1,000 cups of coffee” rule which implies that

By Genny Boots ’18 Almost a century of students have counted the Choir of the West as a part of their PLU story. For 90 years, Lutes have joined in the community, passion and song of Choir of the West. This fall during Homecoming weekend, generations of Choir of the West members came together to celebrate a program that has anchored PLU as a premiere music program in the Northwest.  The performance brought together 350 voices. It’s this part that Geoffrey Boers (who directed the Skones era

a revolution. But when he questioned the Catholic church’s practice of selling indulgences in his famous Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, it was the beginning of an era of religious and political upheaval that would fundamentally reshape Europe. Luther’s challenge against the church, arguably the most powerful institution in the world at the time, was a bold statement. Since then, Lutheranism and the idea of reform have gone hand in hand. For many Lutherans, reformation is a constant process that

clergyman, seemed an unlikely man to start a revolution. But when he questioned the Catholic church’s practice of selling indulgences in his famous Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, it was the beginning of an era of religious and political upheaval that would fundamentally reshape Europe. Luther’s challenge against the church, arguably the most powerful institution in the world at the time, was a bold statement. Since then, Lutheranism and the idea of reform have gone hand in hand. For many Lutherans

Professor, University of Maryland, College Park Understanding and Supporting Chinese Families during the COVID 19 Pandemic A surge of racism and xenophobia towards Chinese Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to high levels of stress within the Asian American, particularly Chinese American community. During this presentation We will discuss common myths about Chinese American families, their strength, and stress (e.g., language barriers, acculturative stress, experience with racism

Empire, German Catholics defended Jewish rights not because of a particular affinity for the Jews of their era, but because they believed liberal democracy would respect Catholic rights if it were forced to respect all religious rights. During the years of the Weimar Republic, German Catholics all defend the rights of Jews because this defense applied to the rights of Catholics. More importantly, opposing the Nazis, German Catholics condemned racism as contrary to Catholic teaching, but did not

Submit a Class Note Calendar Calendar Calendar Highlights A Bible for everyone The Saint John's Bible Get an intimate look at this revolutionary, illuminated Bible created in community and learn how its themes mirror PLU’s mission. Explore the Bible Hospitality Explore PLU’s commitment to hospitality, one of three major themes in The Saint John’s Bible, through the eyes of Lutes. Read more Reformation Learn about the Reformation, Martin Luther and how PLU is honoring the 500th anniversary of the