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difference is a mandatory skill in today’s world. “(The seminar) strengthened my belief that religious literacy is an essential requirement for American citizens,” he said. “Whether you work in nursing, the military, business or some other field, you will encounter people of different religious backgrounds whose commitments impact the choices they make.” Hammerstrom is a practicing Buddhist, serving on the outreach and education committees for the Tacoma Buddhist Temple. But he says he’s been trained “to

Role of Media in Radicalizing the Thirteen Colonies, 1765-1776” 2:40-3:00 pm - Nick Hager “The Flame Lily Burning: Examining the History, Independence, and Downfall of the Rhodesian Republic, 1965-1980” 3:05-3:25 p.m. - Jessica Mortimer “Keeping the Peace: Race, Gender, and the Pursuit of Equal Opportunity in the Development of the United States Army Military Police, World War II to the 1960’s” 3:30-3:50 p.m. - Heather Gallana “The Native American Civil Rights Movement: Minimizing Native Political

through the following procedure: A proposal for a new honor society which must include a rationale for the addition of the honor society to the PLU community is discussed and approved by the department, school or college of origin and approved by the corresponding dean as appropriate. The proposal is then submitted to the provost and the Educational Policies Committee for review. The Educational Policies Committee reviews the proposal and publishes it online for a 30-day review period, during which

reliable portal to the Pacific Northwest’s endless natural bounty. A quick signature on a disclaimer and you’re off on a weekend adventure in the great outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking. For some students, it’s a transformative experience that can change the trajectory of their college experience and future careers. Back in 1996, however, Outdoor Rec was in trouble. A lack of organization, leadership and interest meant the program was little more than an informal club, struggling to

my family, to keep as much of our history as possible,” Vitalis said. “That’s how we survived. Those traditions and values are just as important today as they were generations ago.” That responsibility, Vitalis says, creates a deep bond between Makah tribal members and the reservation they call home. Her entire family — all four children, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren — live in Neah Bay. Many left for college and returned, to give back to the community that raised them. Ledford

, assistant professor of geosciences, has traded the lab for mountain biking, cliffside rappelling and drones. Luckily for him, his two student researchers have former military experience, perfect for their treks through Western Washington. Wilcox and geoscience majors Justin Johnsen ’18 and Samantha Denham ’18 are using high-end drones to identify potential landslide hazards in Western Washington. Research like this could help communities such as Oso, Washington, prepare for landslides. In 2014, Oso

care, students who are engaged and challenged, a model of involvement and interaction between all ages and ethnic backgrounds cultivate a place that can still truly make a difference in the lives of many as it did for us. There are many ways that Lutes help PLU “open doors” for students to succeed in their college life and beyond, and our support of this class gift is a powerful way we can contribute to changing the lives of current students who will benefit from an internship opportunity to give

Past Powell-Heller Holocaust Conferences 2018 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationThe 2018 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education, in its 11th year at Pacific Lutheran University, was 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 extermination camps. Despite a multitude of works exploring these places of terror, comparatively