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  • Three distinct stories of multiculturalism in Norway share one common desire: belonging despite difference.

    population, much like other parts of the world where borders are less defined amid globalization and ever-changing technology. And like other Western societies welcoming new people — and with them, new ideas — Norway is experiencing some growing pains. “Oslo is a multicultural city,” said Kvitne, who studied physical education at PLU. “This school reflects that.” And the school is responding to it. Kvitne says Haugerud educates roughly 450 kids, many who either speak Norwegian as a second language or no

  • PLU values global education as a pathway to excellence. We support Lutes - students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community - in their exploration of global systems, contemporary

    Education Our on-campus courses and programs, from general education to majors and minors, support all students in navigating global society. Chinese & Chinese StudiesView WebsiteEnvironmental StudiesView WebsiteFrench & Francophone StudiesView WebsiteGen Ed CurriculumView WebsiteGender, Sexuality & Race StudiesView WebsiteGlobal & Cultural StudiesView WebsiteGlobal StudiesView WebsiteHispanic & Latino StudiesView WebsiteHolocaust & Genocide StudiesView WebsiteInterdisciplinary ProgramsView

  • noun : a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject From the Greek symp-po-sium : a drinking party or convivial discussion, especially as held in ancient Greece after a banquet

    Symposiumnoun : a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject From the Greek symp-po-sium : a drinking party or convivial discussion, especially as held in ancient Greece after a banquet Previous symposia have been Healing: Pathways for Restoration and Renewal, Disarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and Difference, Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility, The Countenance of Hope: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural

  • Assistant Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | ritchiem@plu.edu | 253-535-7093 | Dr.

    Marnie Ritchie Assistant Professor of Communication she/her Phone: 253-535-7093 Email: ritchiem@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 129 Website: https://www.mmritchie.com/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Texas, 2018 M.A., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2013 B.A., Philosophy, University of Vermont, 2011 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Critical/Cultural Studies Affect Theory Media

  • Assistant Professor of Communication | Innovation Studies | ritchiem@plu.edu | 253-535-7093 | Dr.

    Marnie Ritchie Assistant Professor of Communication she/her Phone: 253-535-7093 Email: ritchiem@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 129 Website: https://www.mmritchie.com/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Texas, 2018 M.A., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2013 B.A., Philosophy, University of Vermont, 2011 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Critical/Cultural Studies Affect Theory Media

  • PLU Associate Professor Vidya Thirumurthy draws a kolam, an artful design that Hindu households use to communicate with their community. (Photo by John Froschauer) Connecting the dots: Letting neighbors know “all is well” with the world By Steve Hansen, Scene Editor Each morning, on the…

    instances of funds of knowledge, particularly as they relate to early childhood education in the Muslim community. When she took a group of PLU education students to India last J-Term to visit schools, she realized she knew very little about the cultural practices in Muslim community schools. It made her wonder – what are the learning practices that south Indian Muslim children bring from home that might facilitate learning later in the classroom? And how could those cultural practices inform what is

  • Assistant Professor of Anthropology and East Asian Studies | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Dr.

    Jennifer Hubbert Assistant Professor of Anthropology and East Asian Studies Biography Biography Dr. Hubbert’s research lies at the intersection of contemporary cultural politics, state-society relations, late-socialist transitions and identity formation in contemporary China. She is particularly interested in public representations of the nation-state. Over the years, her research has addressed historical theme parks, Mao badge collectors, generational differences among intellectuals and

  • The Learning Outcomes for General Education are listed below. Gen Ed learning outcomes were originally approved via EPC in March 2022 (see below).

    physical activity on overall health and well-being. Activity Courses (1) Students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for successful participation in a particular physical activity. Students will demonstrate the awareness, knowledge, and behavioral skills necessary to support a lifelong commitment to movement and physical activity. Interpreting Text (IT)Interpreting Text (4): Students will learn to analyze text, examining both their constructions and the cultural, social, philosophical

  • The following are PLU’s annual events. Actual dates are published at www.plu.edu/calendar.  Events are subject to change. For more information call us at 253-535-7450 or email to events@plu.edu.

    Alumni and Constituent Relations100NovemberPI, PS Mary Baker Russell Scholars Concert Music DepartmentNovemberPI Svare-Toven Endowed Professorship Lecture Division of Humanities (Claudia Bergeson contact)November Annual Science LectureDivision of Natural Sciences400NovemberPI Veterans Day Celebration PLUSC, coordinated w/Military Outreach (noon or at chapel if MWF)NovemberPI Veterans Football Game Director of Military OutreachNovemberPI, PS Sankta Lucia FestScandinavian Cultural Center30DecemberPI

  • Chair of Faculty | Faculty Governance | youngam@plu.edu | 253-536-5165 | Dr.

    Academy (Lexington Books 2015) Prophets, Gurus, and Pundits: Rhetorical Styles and Public Engagement (Southern Illinois University Press 2014) : View Book Selected Presentations 2015 TEDxTacoma event under the theme “Did you know... ”, Did you know intellectuals are lousy at talking about our work?, Tacoma, WA (April, 2015) Selected Articles Anna M. Young, Justin Eckstein* & Donovan Conley. "Rhetorics and Foodways." Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies Vol. 12(2), 02/12/15: 198-199. Justin

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