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Anderson University Center, I invite you to join me for our first Listen Forum, focused on community questions and dialogue related to implicit racial and ethnic bias.  This forum will begin to answer the questions: What is implicit bias? Why does it matter?  What is the impact on belonging? How do we respond? We must understand that our identities–our points of privilege and oppression–can’t be considered in isolation. Gender and race, identity and politics, crime and justice, and family and culture

status as a white male, and thus began his activist work with the group. Professor Albrecht says, “We’re in a crisis as a country and as a concerned citizen, I had to get involved.” He also expressed concern about the “brand of politics Trump is practicing and the support he gained from demonizing various ethnic and religious groups.” Professor Albrecht believes that the importance of Indivisible lies in the fact that “a lot of people feel isolated, and this group is a unifying factor. We combat

–a domestic Peace Corps comparative. As soon as she saw the invitation, she says, she signed on. Out of the nine participants, eight are ex-LVC volunteers, and one is working for the program currently. “Generally LVC alumnae help offer service to current volunteers,” says Stephens, who explains that that this involves things “like getting houses ready for them.” Stephens attributes her continued connection with LVC to her church in Seattle, which she says is very supportive of LVC and its mission

The 2018 Rachel Carson Science and Technology Lecture Posted by: halvormj / March 6, 2018 March 6, 2018 TUESDAY | MARCH 6, 2018 | 7:30PM | ANDERSON UNIVERSITY CENTER – CK @ PLU The Innovation Studies program at PLU would like to draw attention to an important event on campus with much value for our students and faculty: The 2018 Rachel Carson Science, Technology, and Society Lecture. Dr. Pamela Ronald This year’s distinguished speaker is Dr. Pamela Ronald, a Distinguished Professor in the

the findings of her most recent book project. It explores how first-generation Latinos became professionals, their experiences as professionals amid the country’s institutional racism, and the policies and programs this group believes would help increase their presence in the professional world. Chavez says Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., yet they significantly lack representation in professions across the board. “Latinos are underrepresented in powerful segments of American

Lutheran: that is, because of the Lutheran emphasis on intellectual humility that is open to conversation with persons who come from other and no faith traditions, to say nothing of the biblical mandate to welcome others with hospitality. So following that mandate, PLU doesn’t just welcome, but actively seeks out students from every possible background — all religions, all races, all ethnic groups, all socioeconomic groups, all sexual orientations, from all over the world. We believe that students will

PLU has been teaching music for 130 years Posted by: mhines / September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023 “I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the most comprehensive music program of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and non-majors alike have access

PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take

2024 OHSU Summer Equity Internship Program: Applications Open Posted by: nicolacs / November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students.  Examples of internship tracks include: Biomedical Studies Dental Health Systems & Policy – Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Medicine Nursing Public Health PA

Vocal Master Classes in Spring 2021 Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 17, 2021 February 17, 2021 Dr. James L. Brown, Professor of Music and Chair of Vocal Studies has announced the list of vocal and musical talents who will be working with voice students during Spring Semester. The presenters will be: Audrey Luna, star soprano who set a world record for highest note ever performed at the Met! Luna won a Grammy Award in 2014 for Best Opera Recording of Thomas Adès’s opera The Tempest. She sings