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  • The PLU Diversity Center is committed to empowering the PLU community to engage in dialogue, programs, and initiatives that promote and enhance equity, agency, and action.

    Welcome to the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability! Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS) is a framework that engages the interdependency of ourselves, our communities, and our environments. With this framework, we desire to create systems and build relationships where all can thrive.  The Center for DJS works with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to imagine and create equitable and thriving communities, and offer a network of advocacy resources.  Our

    The Diversity Center
    Anderson University Center Room 150 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Department of Global and Cultural Studies is a dynamic curricular hub for global education made up of the following programs: Chinese and Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global

    people and ideas across national borders both historically and in the present has political, economic, social and cultural impacts for the destination and also for the place of origin. Using multiple disciplinary perspectives, this concentration investigates the issues arising from the transnational movement of people and ideas such as those related to religious and cultural diversity and political and economic reaction and adjustment. Required of all students in this concentration: LTST 342: U.S

  • Bias Incident Response Team www.plu.edu/birt Students who experience or are a bystander to bias at PLU are encouraged to utilize the Bias Incident Response Team.

    Help Is Available On CampusBias Incident Response Team www.plu.edu/birt Students who experience or are a bystander to bias at PLU are encouraged to utilize the Bias Incident Response Team. The Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Phone: 253-535-8750 Email: dcenter@plu.edu The Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability is a community that explores and celebrates issues of intersectional identity and social justice. Our programs and resources center the voices, leadership, and

  • The Department of Global and Cultural Studies is a dynamic curricular hub for global education made up of the following programs: Chinese and Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global

    Global Studies Global Studies Program French and Francophone Studies French and Francophone Studies Program Chinese and Chinese Studies Chinese and Chinese Studies Program Hispanic and Latino Studies Hispanic and Latino Studies Program Global and Cultural StudiesThe Department of Global and Cultural Studies is a dynamic curricular hub for global education made up of the following programs: Chinese and Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Global Studies, and Hispanic and Latino

    Department of Global & Cultural Studies
    Administration Building Room 222-C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • This exhibit opened in the Scandinavian Cultural Center on January 13, 2016 and explored a multitude of identities and national narratives in the Nordic region through time and provides a nuanced

    Forgotten Nordics: Ethnic Diversity and National Narratives This exhibit opened in the Scandinavian Cultural Center on January 13, 2016 and explored a multitude of identities and national narratives in the Nordic region through time and provides a nuanced historic perspective of what it means to be Nordic. Starting with the Viking Age and Viking identities,  a large array of potential local, ethnic, and diverse identities began to be forgotten in favor of national and supra-national identities

  • The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work

    , Justice, and Sustainability.Great For Students Who ... are interested in gaining an increased understanding of their cultural identities through reflection on value want to learn more about basic concepts of social justice are interested in learning how to create positive change in their hall, PLU, the greater Tacoma community and beyond Program + Learning OutcomesBy participating in Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community, students will: develop an increased understanding of their own

  • Cover art by Ta-coumba T. Aiken Intersections, Number 50, Fall 2019 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning,…

    Intersections: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Posted by: abryant / October 30, 2019 October 30, 2019 Cover art by Ta-coumba T. Aiken Intersections, Number 50, Fall 2019 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It is published by the NECU, and has its home

  • The Religious and Spiritual Clubs and Organizations on campus allow for personal development as well as exploration of the world and beyond.

    Religious/SpiritualThe Religious and Spiritual Clubs and Organizations on campus allow for personal development as well as exploration of the world and beyond. These clubs and organizations are great if you are looking for like-minded individuals to grow with while immersing yourself in positively impacting the community.Absolute Christian FellowshipDescription: At Absolute Christian Fellowship, we look to build relationships, share and spread the gospel, encourage one another, and spend time

  • Important text: None Major holidays: Human Light Major figures in this tradition: Enlightenment Scholars, scientists Place of worship: None Brief Summary: Humanists believe in the importance of

    saint Major figures in this tradition: Jesus Christ Place of worship: Church Brief Summary: The Orthodox Church is made up of a number of regional congregations, with similar views of theology, tradition, and worship. While some people who identify as Orthodox Christian say they do not practice, it is both a religious tradition and a cultural/societal tradition. Although Orthodox Christians have similar beliefs to Catholics and Protestants about the majority of Christian theology and history, they

  • Diversity and inclusion are what we’re tasked with doing because it’s who we are. We must continue to re-evaluate our institutions, curriculum, campaigns and more to guarantee an authentically

    Diversity Statement Diversity is “the condition of difference necessary to all life and creativity.”  Martusewicz, Edmundson, and Lupinacci, 2011 At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. Thus, we will: Be responsive to how intersections and context impact how power is experienced Act upon the fact that diversity and inclusion efforts must address and account for all differences born out of power and oppression Collectively reimagine models and practices