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PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.
identifies as a pansexual queer female — discovered her sexuality while at PLU. Brewer said she never gained much exposure to other sexual orientations growing up in a small Alaska town. Once enrolled at PLU, her knowledge concerning sexual identity broadened. “It was kind of exciting to be around that many people,” she said. “I really had the chance to meet other people and learn a lot more about other sexual orientations. It was extremely educational.” Brewer said she hails from a religious family, and
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A Queer History Timeline Click through the timeline below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to continue through the exhibit.
Lutheran identity has morphed as it embraces a more diverse student body and as the ELCA becomes more liberal. In the 1980s, just before this timeline begins, queerness on campus was a subject of curiosity for students — but not something that could be discussed openly. (For more on the PLU campus climate in the 80s, see Colleen’s story.) In this edition of The Mast from 1980, two queer students went on the record anonymously in hopes of demystifying their “lifestyle” for campus. Most other student
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Student Engagement is committed to providing leadership opportunities that create spaces for students to gain experience through hands on learning and navigate creating solutions.
academic, vocation, and awareness, throughout students’ educational journey and connect students to campus clubs and organizations. Ambassadors assist, in partnership with campus partners, to link and train about resources related to leadership development, including cultural competency & inclusion, identity & self-awareness, professionalism, service, academic/career skills, and project/event planning. ASPLU Directors – Hired in May Directors projects align with PLU’s mission and focus on civic
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Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, or public health? If so, please consider applying to the SHPEP at the University of Washington. SHPEP is a free six–week academic enrichment program with a goal of increasing…
explorations of their identity, culture, and strengths, and how to weave these into an individualized education plan. Participants have many opportunities to meet healthcare providers and researchers whose work addresses reducing health disparities. SHPEP at the University of Washington utilizes a range of teaching styles including lecture, active learning techniques, discussion groups, self-reflection and virtual hands-on activities to increase student engagement and learning. This year the program will
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Textile artifacts from the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) will be on display in the University Gallery exhibition entitled “Common Threads: An Overview of Scandinavian Textiles” February 3 – March 2, with an opening reception Wednesday, February 10, 5pm-7pm. The presentation of textile pieces will include…
hangings, rugs, tools used in the preparation of these pieces, and several costume artifacts. As a special feature, Swedish tapestry weaver, Cecilia Blomberg, will display several of her exquisite tapestries. “Textiles are a huge part of the Scandinavian culture. Not only were/are they an essential part of a household in many areas, but also serve as an identity to the people,” said Linda Caspersen, one of the curators of the exhibition. “Clothing is worn for protection, status, and adornment and these
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A weekly meeting with program students and faculty to discuss progress, challenges, and the intersection of Indigenous approaches and the university experience.
religious traditions, emphasizing the ways sacred traditions construct identity, promote individual and collective well-being, and respond to colonialism. Emphasis is also placed on notions of Indigenous religious traditions as expressions of a people’s relationship with place, traditional ecological knowledge, and Indigenous ecological ethics. (4)RELI 397Indigenous Religions and Cultures of the Pacific NorthwestThis course explores the religious and cultural diversity of Indigenous communities in the
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New Lutes, returning students move into halls The room in Tingelstad was exceedingly bare, as new roommates, Carly Romo and Nikki Noble, concentrated on filling out their sign-in forms. In the wings of the 14-by-16 foot room, huddled two moms, a friend and grandma, all…
had to pack it up only two flights of stairs, instead of nine, to the hall’s top floor. The unpacking of the cars, minivans and U-hauls, the lugging of the linens, pillows chairs and posters up the stairs replayed itself hundreds of times last week, as one of the largest freshmen classes in PLU’s history moved in. Find the right hall. Drive the car up to the hall. Have eager football players swarm over your car to help you pack in the heavy stuff. Pick up registration forms, identity cards, meal
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Student Engagement is committed to providing leadership opportunities that create spaces for students to gain experience through hands on learning and navigate creating solutions.
the voice of Student Engagement for the approximately 3,000 Pacific Lutheran University students. Engage Team Ambassadors build strategies throughout the academic year that enhance academic, vocation, and awareness, throughout students’ educational journey and connect students to campus clubs and organizations. Ambassadors assist, in partnership with campus partners, to link and train about resources related to leadership development, including cultural competency & inclusion, identity & self
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Pacific Lutheran University uses social media to supplement press and marketing efforts. PLU encourages and supports students and community members to share University news, events, and happenings
taken. If activity on social media can be construed as being a representative of PLU, additional responsibilities need to be understood. Examples of such conduct may include, but are not limited to: Content that can be interpreted that could infringe on the rights of an individual’s identities, including race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, club or organization affiliation, etc. Content in violation of state or federal laws Content that displays clear violations of the PLU
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Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, or public health? If so, please consider applying to the SHPEP at the University of Washington. SHPEP is a free six–week academic enrichment program with a goal of increasing…
explorations of their identity, culture, and strengths, and how to weave these into an individualized education plan. Participants have many opportunities to meet healthcare providers and researchers whose work addresses reducing health disparities. SHPEP at the University of Washington utilizes a range of teaching styles including lecture, active learning techniques, discussion groups, self-reflection and virtual hands-on activities to increase student engagement and learning. This year the program will
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