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LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION AT PLU is a distinct form of rigorous higher education that asks students to bring their whole self to their education and clarify their life’s vocation. Distinct Form of Higher Education Our context: Highly secular and diverse in terms of religion, culture, and race. This context makes us work harder to define and embody Lutheran Higher Education because one cannot fall back on religious or cultural commonality. It is an advantage because it makes us a leader in

audiences. Culture, History, and Power. Students will read diverse texts within their historical and cultural contexts, developing a critical understanding of how literature can both uphold and resist existing structures of power. Critical Approaches. Students will deploy ideas from works of criticism and theory in their own reading and writing. Research. Students will identify topics and formulate questions, identify appropriate methods and sources for research, and engage ethically with sources. Oral

faculty and PLU Alumni staff to learn about careers available for graduating students in the U.S. State Department Lead: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. – Scandinavian Cultural Center The Value of the Peace Corps Experience: A Panel Presentation Shella Biallas ‘04 Haley Ehlers ‘16 Lucas Gillespie ’16 Sam Rise ‘11, School of Ed Masters ‘12 (https://www.plu.edu/peace-corps/) Moderator: Dr. Priscilla St. Clair, Department Chair and Professor of Economics

educational practices, and build collaborative exchanges among individuals, schools, and educational organizations. Pacific Lutheran University seeks proposals from Namibian educators who want to further grow connections with U.S. educators as a way of building cultural exchanges, and fostering collaboration and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning. In July, six selected participants will host U.S. PLU Alumni teachers for two weeks in Namibian classrooms

can be made at the lecture portion of the event. Payment will also be accepted by the Partnerships and Professional Development office at (253) 535-8790  and ainman@plu.edu. AttestationAttestation FormAttestation forms will be accepted until June 1, 2024CCDEI StandardsClick here for more information on PESB’s cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion (CCDEI) standards.Previous Lectures 2023: Minh Lê SHELF LIFE: Finding Community (and Yourself) in the World of Books Author Minh Lê

Creation of University Diversity Committee approved by the Faculty. This standing committee, responsible for oversight of the diversity effort, is supplemented by the Diversity Committee for Cultural and Educational Programming.

to promoting stronger commercial, educational, and cultural engagement with China. Jim Mockford President, Northwest China Council Established 1980. Our mission is to promote a greater understanding of Chinese history, culture, business, and contemporary affairs in the Pacific Northwest. 10:45AM - 12:00 Noon Panel 2: Cultural Connections Paul Manfredi Professor of Chinese, Pacific Lutheran University Zhu Yuming Poet, painter Lü De’an Poet, painter Zhang Er Poet, Librettist, Tacoma Method 12:00PM

Latino Studies Learning Objectives1) Through the analysis of a wide array of Latino cultural productions (literature, film, music, visual arts, socio-political studies), students will be introduced to Latino Studies as a field, its history from the Civil Rights era to the present, its spaces of engagement (community, academy, political, cultural), and main theoretical contributions. 2) Students will complicate their understanding of US history, geography, and dominant narratives about Latinos

Getting Involved at PLUMulticultural Night Event 2009 A fun event full of cultural interactive activities which was hosted by Diversity Center At PLU, we take student involvement seriously.  Take a look around you—everywhere you look there are programs happening, clubs meeting, discussion being had.  The meaningful intersection of classroom and life is what the college experience is about!  Now that you’re here, we think that there are a few clubs, organizations, and activities that you’d be