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February 25-26, 2016 in PLU's Anderson University Center The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail. – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela PRÉCIS7th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM THE COUNTENANCE OF HOPE: TOWARDS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AND CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING OF RESILIENCE“Resilience”, derived the from Latin resilire, meaning to rebound or recoil, was first used in the early seventeenth century to describe the ability of materials such as wood, iron and bronze

Scandinavian Cultural Center, and celebrations of spiritual diversity. Center for Diversity, Justice, and SustainabilityView WebsiteConfucius InstituteView WebsiteKreidler Global HallView WebsiteLanguage Resource CenterView WebsiteParkland Literacy CenterView WebsiteReligious and Spiritual DiversityView WebsiteScandinavian Cultural CenterView Website Thinking Globally Open your mind by attending one of PLU’s free events featuring world-renowned academics, activists, film makers, diplomats, and more. César

2017 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationThe 10th annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education “Synagogue & Church” will take place November 1-3 at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will dive into the controversial role of the Roman Catholic Church and its relationship to the events of the Holocaust. The speakers will present on the heated debate about the role of Pope Pius XII, examine the role of Catholic antisemitism, inaction by many Church leaders, and

“Jewish Resistance and Rescue during the Holocaust”“Jews went like sheep to the slaughter,” is often heard in popular accounts of how the Holocaust unfolded. “Why didn’t Jews fight back, resist?” “If death was a certainty, why didn’t they rise up?” These are some of the most often repeated questions students ask educators when addressing the image of Jewish passivity in the face of Nazi persecution. These types of questions, while completely discredited by scholarly works, continues to live on

March 1st, 2023 The Servant Diplomat: Reflections on a Career in Diplomacy by Ryan Gliha, Diplomat in Residence — Northwest, U.S. Department of State 7:00 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Keynote preceded by a panel presentation with PLU alumni and Returned Peace Corps volunteer at 4:00 p.m. with Shella Biallas ’04, Haley Ehlers ’16, Lucas Gillespie ’16, Sam Rise ’11, MA ’12 PLU welcomes Ryan M. Gliha, who currently serves as the Diplomat in Residence for the Northwest at UC Berkeley, where

Save the Date: 12th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education October 23-25, 2019 “First, Do No Harm: Medical Science, Ethics and the Holocaust”October 24- 26, 2018 The 2018 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education, in its 11th year at Pacific Lutheran University, will be dedicated to exploring the role of medical science and the Holocaust. In the last decades, historical research on Nazi Germany has focused on sites of terror- especially concentration camps and

acknowledge with gratitude the generous financial support provided for the 2012 symposium by: The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, The Port of Tacoma, The Benson Family Foundation, The Scandinavian Cultural Center and The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Spring Series in Pastoral Theology:``Liturgy that Lives: Practicing the Art of Blessing in Late-Pandemic Worship``Crafting language for worship is more contextual and meaningful than ever. These pragmatic workshops honor what we tried and learned in worship since March 2020. We’ll consider the theological and cultural assumptions our liturgical traditions make and how they might adapt to meet our changing communities. What no longer seems essential? What new questions are we asking? What held

TimelyCareHealthCounselingCare NetworkAccommodationsDean of StudentsWelcome to PLU Counseling ServicesWe are a free mental health counseling resource available to all currently enrolled students.Call Us: 253-535-7206 Visit Us: Third floor of the Loren and MaryAnn Anderson University Center Office Hours:  Mon-Thurs, 8:00am-noon, 1:00-5:00pmSummer Office ScheduleEligibility for Summer Services How Can We Help? We recognize that college presents a wide range of challenges. College is a time for

Schedule a Procurement 101 Session Contact Us Responsible Purchasing: Diversity, Equity and Sustainability Learn more about our Procurement Initiatives! Click Here Did you know we have a Business Prime Membership? Set up an account and start saving! Set up Instructions Welcome to PLU Procurement!The Procurement Office is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the acquisition of goods and services to ensure financial stewardship of revenue dollars. PLU Procurement develops and implements