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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

ConferenceWhile the Lutheran movement began in Germany and then spread quickly to Scandinavia during the 16th century, Lutheran schools were established throughout most of the world by the end of the 19th century thus creating a global educational presence. Through its relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lutheran World Federation, PLU is connected to an international consortium of institutes, schools, colleges, universities, seminaries, and study centers in which education for

experience of Jews living on the continent of Africa and how World War II and antisemitic policies impacted those communities. It will also delve into the Jewish refugee experience, Jewish-Muslim relations in African countries, and how the legacy of colonialism intersects with genocide. Keynote speakers’ information will be forthcoming.Nancy Powell speaks before the keynote address titled “Sub-Saharan Africans and the Holocaust” during the 15th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education

of Liberal Studies, College of Natural Sciences, and College of Professional Studies. Students will participate in the ceremony for the college of their degree program. To identify which ceremony you will participate in, please check the College Graduation Schedule. Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 3:00pm – College of Liberal Studies Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 7:00pm – College of Natural Sciences Friday, May 23, 2025 @ 11:00am – College of Professional Studies Friday, May 23, 2025 @ 3:00pm – College of

history, and an opportunity to focus on the religious-philosophical world view and the economic structure of China.Study AwayStudy Abroad in Chengdu, ChinaQuick Links My Academic Pathway Course Selections Professor Hammerstrom's Chinese Buddhism DatabaseStudent/Faculty ActivitiesFind out what's going on with Chinese Studies Students and Faculty.MoreCareer OpportunitiesDiscover career opportunities for Chinese Studies graduates.MoreWang Center for Global and Community Engaged EducationLearn more about

created to respond to the local needs from a wide array of constituencies of the State of Washington for Chinese language education and Chinese cultural understanding through international cooperation and educational exchange. CIWA is currently hosted by Pacific Lutheran University, while the CIWA Education Center (CIWA-EC) is hosted by the Seattle Public Schools. As an educational entity with a state-wide mission, CIWA dedicates itself to supporting Chinese teaching and learning, international

``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the

STEM Education MinorThe STEM Education minor will provide focused study for students who are interested in both Education and the STEM fields. The program is well suited for any student interested in exploring the vocation of teaching or who enjoys science outreach and science communication. This minor includes courses in Education and Natural Sciences and includes service learning.Why STEM Education?There is a need for excellent teachers with strong content knowledge in STEM who are able to

Mentors. MESA student members have additional opportunities to participate in STEM competitions, field trips, workshops, internships and summer camps. We are located on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where we collaborate with the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Education. Tacoma MESA also relies on guidance and expertise from our volunteer Board of Directors.

central to the primary challenges facing the world in the 21st century, including global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources, construction and manufacturing materials, food and agricultural products, and building sites necessary to support a growing population. The earth sciences are distinct from other natural sciences in that knowledge from many other fields is integrated to explore questions that arise as humans interact with the Earth.What do Geoscientists Do?Geoscientists