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  • Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations advisory agency that promotes international cooperation on migration. Traveling under a Wang Center Research…

    From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration Posted by: mhines / May 23, 2023 Image: Jackie Lindstrom ’23 is a chemistry and math major and minor in Hispanic Studies. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 23, 2023 By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and the

  • In December, PLU’s Center for Gender Equity (CGE) welcomed Talcott Broadhead as its new Interim Director. Talcott holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and owns a private, transgender liberation and social justice-centered, social work practice in…

    PLU’s Center for Gender Equity welcomes new Interim Director Posted by: hassonja / February 8, 2018 February 8, 2018 In December, PLU’s Center for Gender Equity (CGE) welcomed Talcott Broadhead as its new Interim Director. Talcott holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and owns a private, transgender liberation and social justice-centered, social work practice in Olympia, WA specializing in Gender and Social Justice Education, Administrative and

  • Hubert Locke, a renowned Holocaust scholar and dean emeritus of the Daniel J Evans Graduate School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington talked about was Martin Niemoeller during the Fall Holocaust Lecture. Martin Niemoeller: One man’s journey of conscience reviewed at Holocaust lecture…

    Holocaust (co-edited with Franklin Littell, 1974), The Church Confronts the Nazis: Barmen Then and Now (1984), Learning from History: A Black Christian’s Perspective on the Holocaust (2000), and Searching for God in God-forsaken Times and Places: Reflections on the Holocaust, Racism, and Death (2003). Read Previous Extending a hand to veterans Read Next Rock on! COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in

  • In 2021, PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education added a few more important words to its title. It is now the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education . The name change is the result of a merger between the Wang Center and the…

    work has grown following the merger, its core mission remains. “We’re dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education, a vision that has always assumed the dynamic intersection of the local and global,” she explains.  Partnering with departments all over campus, Wang Center staff help provide faculty members with development and grant opportunities, manage and coordinate domestic and international study

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 19, 2016)- Scholars and thought leaders from a broad range of disciplines will gather at Pacific Lutheran University on February 25-26 to explore the concept of “resilience” during the seventh biennial Wang Center Symposium. Officially titled The Countenance of Hope: Toward s…

    free and open to the public. Online registration is encouraged before Feb. 19. Event organizers say the topic was selected in the wake of current events both domestic and abroad. “The theme of resilience and hope is timely for a variety of reasons,” Assistant Professor of Global Studies and Anthropology Ami V. Shah said. “The world is in the midst of several massive movements and transitions, from multiple refugee crises to the long-term effects of conflict to the consistent struggle for education

  • Miranda Gonzalez ’23 gives you the rundown on all the programs, clubs and organizations that work out of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, otherwise known as KHP.

    How to be a Lute: Performing Arts Posted by: shortea / January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 Miranda Gonzalez ’23 gives you the rundown on all the programs, clubs and organizations that work out of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, otherwise known as KHP. Read Previous Tips for Transfer Students Read Next “We are uncatchable” | PLU Women’s Rowing LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus

  • Cover art Cross of Life  by Tom Stancliffe Intersections, Number 52, Fall 2020 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of…

    Higher Education Krista Hughes Activism, Justice, and the Danger of Silence Dezi Gillon Leadership in Lutheran Key at a Time of Pandemics Deanna A. Thompson Through Truth to Freedom – by Way of Reconciliation Paul Pribbenow Finding Purpose in Chaos: Reflection In and Beyond the Public Health Classroom Lena Hann The Long Pilgrimage of 2020-21 Kara Baylor Called to Flourish: An Ethic of Care Mindy Makant Called to the Moment: A New Vocation for Lutheran Colleges W. Kent Barnds From the Publisher Mark

  • Nursing Students With—and on—a Mission PLU Nursing students Madison Gatterman, left, and Sarah Jamieson taught basic healthcare and dental hygiene to young children at a Haitian orphanage. (Photo courtesy of Gatterman and Jamieson) Juniors Return to Haiti to Teach at an Orphanage — and Encounter…

    physiology.“This task [teaching health classes] was very important to us,” Jamieson said. “We realized from our first trip to Haiti in 2011 that access to healthcare is not a reality for most Haitians. If we can give these kids the tools to know what to do in situations, they will be able to contribute to society in valuable ways.” Both women said they also formed special bonds with their fellow mission workers and the people of Haiti. “Haiti is a very difficult place to be,” Jamieson said. “But the

  • UPDATE (1.8.17): Due to weather concerns, the Learning from Standing Rock event has been moved to Chris Knutzen Hall (CK) in PLU’s Anderson University Center. TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 31, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University will host an event titled “Learning from Standing Rock” on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at…

    November 2016 when he dedicated his presidential electoral vote to Faith Spotted Eagle from South Dakota. “We see this event as being part of PLU’s mission to ‘educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care,’” said Saiyare Refaei, who serves as coordinator for sustainability integration at the PLU Diversity Center.  “This is a platform for local indigenous peoples to come together around Standing Rock and share with future PLU graduates and our campus community about

  • The 2nd annual PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social was August 6th, 2018.

    PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social Posted by: Julie Winters / August 6, 2018 August 6, 2018 The 2nd annual PLU Staff Council Ice Cream Truck Social was August 6th, 2018. Read Previous PLU Staff Council Brunch Social Read Next 2018 Fall Coffee Event LATEST POSTS 2019 Ice Cream Social October 16, 2019 Staff Forum with President Belton May 10, 2019 2019 Spring Brunch March 29, 2019 2018 Fall Coffee Event October 19, 2018