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…” As Americans, we know the great contributions that immigrants and refugees make to our nation’s culture, history and economy, enriching our life together. Welcoming the stranger is at the heart of the American story and at the heart of PLU’s mission to “educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.” Concerned students can find support and helpful resources in the Campus Ministry Office and the Counseling
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classroom. A history teacher created an outsider reading group that met in students’ homes, where we could discuss the essays of James Baldwin, considered too controversial for school curricula. I now understand why we never met on school property. Twenty years later, I joined a second micro-community, established by an English professor so that graduate students could discuss theoretical texts sidelined by traditionalist faculty. In both cases, powerful voices tried to keep discourse deemed
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social issues of the new millennium. PLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the Lutheran intellectual tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public presentations, musical performances, seminars on vocation, summer theological
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process letting go of that identity,” Monroe said. “But in some ways, that process allowed me to get involved in the greater community and fall in love with Tacoma.” After exploring his personal faith, Monroe entered seminary following graduation. The decision was partly due to encouragement from his roommate, Pat Query ’99, and being challenged by his history advisor Beth Kraig, who taught classes through the lens of social justice. Tad Monroe ’97 The Sabbath of Your Laughter {"type":"audio
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trio’s own personal experiences and expertise. Other Episodes+ In the podcast’s third episode, Hambrick talks with noted Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace, PLU English professor Barbara Temple-Thurston and dCenter alum Shelondra Harris ’17 about the university’s Trinidad and Tobago exchange program. The conversation covers PLU’s 25-year history with the twin-island republic, Harris’ experiences when she took part in the program and the Diversity Center’s alumni trip there coming up in July 2019
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broadcast and feed off each others’ energy.Fulton Bryant-Anderson '23Fulton is a Communication and History double major with a minor in English Writing. He currently serves as the Co-General Manager of Lute Air Student Radio (LASR), and was very involved in the radio station’s broadcast of the show. Fulton designed and co-DJ’ed the pre- and post-show experiences on LASR. His involvement in this production allowed him to learn more about the new sound-mixing board in the studio. Fueled by carne asada
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Spiritual Care: Professor Erik Hammerstrom listens and learns during a sabbatical year spent as a hospital chaplain Global studies and religion professor Erik Hammerstrom has spent his career researching and teaching about the history of Chinese Buddhism. He’s a quintessential teacher, beloved by students for leading engaging discussions, his imaginative project assignments, and planning field trips to nearby temples. It’s hard to… September 10, 2024 ResoLute
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Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market For Cece Chan ’24, what began as a love of student advocacy and social justice in high school, has blossomed into activism through art at Pacific Lutheran University. From serving as ASPLU president her junior year, to spending a semester in Trinidad and Tobago, to… April 26, 2024 Research & Academics
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Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market For Cece Chan ’24, what began as a love of student advocacy and social justice in high school, has blossomed into activism through art at Pacific Lutheran University. From serving as ASPLU president her junior year, to spending a semester in Trinidad and Tobago, to… April 26, 2024 Research & Academics
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worthwhile aspects of our work, innovating new ways to achieve our mission: educating students to engage—creatively, critically, and empathetically—with what it means to be human across the sweep of history, in diverse cultures and environments.Associate Professor of Religion Erik Hammerstrom re-imagined a concluding assignment for his course on the Religions of China to re-create a debate from the throne room of Emperor Wuzong in the year 841. The debate concerned how to balance Daoist, Buddhist, and
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