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celebrate Women’s History Month by “commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” (https://www.womenshistorymonth.gov/). List of books on display: Hearts of Our People : Native Women Artists Kicking Center : Gender and the Selling of Women’s Professional Soccer Jewish Radical Feminism : Voices from the Women’s Liberation Movement Contemporary Black Women Filmmakers and the Art of Resistance Being Muslim : a Cultural History of Women

iconography on Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. in the gallery. She’ll discuss iconography as the “painting” of theology and explore its key artistic influences, figures and themes, as well as how icons are employed in Orthodox Christianity. Sievers’ work continues the centuries-old tradition of the Christian icon, a form with deep roots in the Byzantine and Orthodox Christian churches. Icons are the word of God in images, she explained. When “writing an icon,” iconographers must follow the canon of iconography

competitive market.” After a short pause, Torvend added, “After all, the distinctive part of PLU is its middle name.” Torvend is in a unique place to understand that distinction, as he is the first holder of the new Chair in Lutheran Studies. He is a 1973 graduate in history from PLU. He also received his masters in divinity, his masters in theology and, ultimately, his Ph.D. in historical theology. He returned to PLU in 1998, serving as a professor of the history of Christianity. And since 2007, he has

the areas of theology, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies. Read Previous “A University of the First Rank” Read Next Pacific Lutheran University Inaugural Address COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching

that the classroom can be “the most radical space of possibility,” in the words of bell hooks. Personally, students have inspired me to learn more about the colonization of Guåhan, soap operas in the Philippines, the history of “the bedroom” as a concept, LGBTQ+ populations in Taiwan, local news practices in the Pacific Northwest, and much, much more. Students at PLU power change in our community, and as a teacher, I want to facilitate more spaces and avenues of agency for them to do so. Also, PLU

ending sexual violence and to speak up and voice concerns, stories and purpose. The event begins with a rally. Speakers include Diversity Center Director Angie Hambrick, Foss/Pflueger Resident Director Ángel Gonzalez and D’Ajah Johnson ’17, who all will offer perspectives on why ending sexual violence is vital. Radical cheerleading follows the rally—students will lead a march around campus that draws attention to the cause through nonviolent direct action and street theater. Students can voice their

and amplifies marginalized voices.” Her dedication to fostering a supportive community is evident in the words of her students. One student noted, “In our class for heritage speakers, she told us over and over again that even if our Spanish is not ‘academic,’ or we have a different vocabulary, or a different accent, our Spanish is still legitimate and powerful. She helps us feel empowered and reclaim our heritage.” Another noted that Davidson’s “radical self-acceptance fostered a fiery passion for

Revolution of Consciousness conference. I also had the opportunity to host our annual Summer Conference in Pastoral Theology Read Previous Director Update & Introduction LATEST POSTS Director Update & Introduction February 21, 2019 Congregational Engagement co-sponsors Seeking Shalom Conference May 24, 2017 Director Search Update May 11, 2017

? Over the last twenty-five years a radical challenge to the notion of historical knowledge has emerged. A body of work has grown up around the problem of the relation of historical understanding to narrative, conceived as a literary form. In 1973, Hayden White published Metahistory: The Historical Imagination in Nineteenth-Century Europe, an extended attempt to analyze how what we may call the literary imagination influences the shaping of traditional historical narrative. Artifacts from the Harstad

conference will welcome candid discussions about the ELCA’s work in the Truth and Healing Movement. The conference website highlights that the Lutheran tradition “lifts up radical love while also encouraging honest acknowledgment of the ways we harm ourselves, each other, and the Earth, and this conference likewise combines celebration and accountability.” × Conference Highlights The day will feature panels, presentations, guest speakers, and the sharing of food, song, and dance, all celebrating Cecelia