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, international cooperation, and conservation. These debates and questions, in turn, are reshaping nations’ political futures through the dismantling of long-sought-after civil and human rights, of geopolitical unions like the EU, and of trade pacts such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. These same debates threaten to dissolve unprecedented climate accords such as the Paris Agreement, the global action plan that seeks to limit global warming to well below 2°C by the end of this century. The 2018 Wang Center

Research and Academics Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 For the graduating class of 2024, freshman year was online and confined. So by the time fall came around for sophomore year, they embraced in-person classes, study groups, lunches, dinners, and more. That’s true at least for political science major Kaden Bolton ’24, who graduated… continue reading PLU French professor Rebecca Wilkin wins the 2024 Translation Prize June 7, 2024

Beloved Emeritus Mathematics Professor Bryan Dorner passed away in May. “Bryan truly cared about students’ learning and provided an exceptional PLU experience to them,” says Emeritus Math Professor Mei Zhu. Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher “I like math and the discipline of working with students. That’s where my passion is.” New Data Science Major begins Fall 2024. PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy

Leading a Congregation in Anxious Times 2018 Summer Institute in Pastoral Theology June 11-13, 2018 Ten years ago, Peter Steinke published a volume entitled Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What (Alban Institute, 2006). Fast forward to 2018 and, if anything, the times have become even more anxious. Pastors and congregational leaders face multiple challenges in a very unsettled and unsettling national and international social, political, economic

will include: The origin and purpose of social connection in humans and non-humans The science of social connection Historical or contemporary challenges to social connection Social connection across differences Polarization, isolation, and political extremism Wisdom and cultural traditions on dis-connecting and reconnecting Mutual sustainability and thriving Social connection and purposeful living in community-building, civic engagement, and public service Strategies for re-connecting: courtesy

uncertainty heading into the 2024 election. In this session, Dr. Michael Artime and a panel of Political Science majors will share their insights and answer questions from the audience. Tuesday, October 1 University Gallery Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Ingram Hall This exhibition highlights the wide range of subjects, media, and form that make up the University’s Permanent Art Collection. Fireside Chat: Mind the Inclusion Gap – 12 p.m. Pacific Time (Virtual) PLU alum Suzy Levy will share a