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  • In 1997, Brian Bannon was a PLU senior. An exemplary student, he wrote for The Mast, and was a double major researching social justice through the lens of queer rights movements. One afternoon, Bannon found himself in the office of history professor Beth Kraig, discussing…

    The People’s Librarian: Brian Bannon’s passion for democratizing information led him to the New York Public Library Posted by: Logan Seelye / September 12, 2023 Image: Brian Bannon ’97, Director of the New York Public Library. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 12, 2023 By Zach Powers '10Resolute EditorIn 1997, Brian Bannon was a PLU senior. An exemplary student, he wrote for The Mast, and was a double major researching social justice through the lens of queer rights movements.One afternoon

  • For Cece Chan ’24, what began as a love of student advocacy and social justice in high school, has blossomed into activism through art at Pacific Lutheran University. From serving as ASPLU president her junior year, to spending a semester in Trinidad and Tobago, to…

    Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market Posted by: Zach Powers / April 26, 2024 Image: Cece Chan ’24 is a double major in communication and gender, sexuality, and race studies from Seattle. (photo by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2024 By Nikki McCoyPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer For Cece Chan ’24, what began as a love of student advocacy and social justice in high school, has blossomed into activism through art at

  • Angie Hambrick still identifies as a Midwest girl, but after working at PLU for 18 years, she’s also a Lute through and through. As the associate vice president for diversity, justice and sustainability, Hambrick provides strategic vision on matters related to equity and inclusion and…

    Humanization is Vocation: Angie Hambrick discusses student well-being, interdependence and retention Posted by: oharasm / September 10, 2024 September 10, 2024 By Zach Powers '10, MFA '24Resolute EditorAngie Hambrick still identifies as a Midwest girl, but after working at PLU for 18 years, she’s also a Lute through and through. As the associate vice president for diversity, justice and sustainability, Hambrick provides strategic vision on matters related to equity and inclusion and leads

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 2, 2020) — Jared Wright ‘14, political science and global studies double major, arrived at PLU eager to engage in community work and excited to study social justice. He didn’t have specific plans and didn’t know what it would all look like,…

    Jared Wright ’14, discusses working on refugee resettlement, impactful internships, and more Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 4, 2020 March 4, 2020 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March. 2, 2020) — Jared Wright ‘14, political science and global studies double major, arrived at PLU eager to engage in community work and excited to study social justice. He didn’t have specific plans and didn’t know what it would all look like, but he can clearly remember the excitement

  • Black Art Matters uplifts the diverse contributions of Black visual artists working a variety of mediums. Art as a creative expression examines history, contemporary life, and the future by documenting lived experiences; engaging social commentary, protest and social justice; surfacing uncomfortable histories; exploring emotion; creating…

    Black History Month: Black Art Matters Exhibit Posted by: Holly Senn / January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023 Black Art Matters uplifts the diverse contributions of Black visual artists working a variety of mediums. Art as a creative expression examines history, contemporary life, and the future by documenting lived experiences; engaging social commentary, protest and social justice; surfacing uncomfortable histories; exploring emotion; creating parodies; and embracing new ways of representing ideas

  • This display intends to highlight the Mortvedt Library’s graphic novel collection and their power of visual storytelling. Graphic novels are a compelling medium which combine elements of the visual arts and literature. This curated display focuses on stories related to social justice, resilience, and diverse…

    On Exhibit: Graphic Novels Posted by: Julie Babka / January 6, 2022 January 6, 2022 This display intends to highlight the Mortvedt Library’s graphic novel collection and their power of visual storytelling. Graphic novels are a compelling medium which combine elements of the visual arts and literature. This curated display focuses on stories related to social justice, resilience, and diverse voices. Additionally, this display contains books about graphic novels and their history and impact

  • In this Tony-winning musical, Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years in prison on a trumped up charge. His wife is gone and his daughter has been adopted by the very Judge who imprisoned him. As Sweeney seeks justice, he partners with Nellie Lovett,…

    Revenge and Pies: Theatre’s Upcoming Sweeney Todd Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 13, 2019 March 13, 2019 By Kate Williams '16In this Tony-winning musical, Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years in prison on a trumped up charge. His wife is gone and his daughter has been adopted by the very Judge who imprisoned him. As Sweeney seeks justice, he partners with Nellie Lovett, a pie shop owner, who shares her plan for how Sweeney can best serve his revenge. “PLU Theatre and Dance has

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and even celebration, its staff, volunteers and community have…

    The Women’s Center at 25: Stories of Inspiration and Impact Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 5, 2015 Image: People gather at the Women’s Center for a retreat. (PLU file photo) March 5, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 25, 2019) — Pacific Lutheran University has been recognized for substantial conformity with the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad as established by the Forum on Education Abroad, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and…

    for Education Abroad as established by the Forum on Education Abroad, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as the Standards Development Organization (SDO) for the field of education abroad.The Forum provides training and resources to education abroad professionals and its Standards of Good Practice are recognized as the definitive means by which the quality of education abroad programs may be judged. For PLU

  • In December, PLU’s Center for Gender Equity (CGE) welcomed Talcott Broadhead as its new Interim Director. Talcott holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and owns a private, transgender liberation and social justice-centered, social work practice in…

    PLU’s Center for Gender Equity welcomes new Interim Director Posted by: hassonja / February 8, 2018 February 8, 2018 In December, PLU’s Center for Gender Equity (CGE) welcomed Talcott Broadhead as its new Interim Director. Talcott holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and owns a private, transgender liberation and social justice-centered, social work practice in Olympia, WA specializing in Gender and Social Justice Education, Administrative and