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The symposium “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” will explore the impact of sports and consider the ways in which sports and recreation both contribute to, and can be used to
2010 International Symposium Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation As early as the 1920s, journalists described sports in America as an obsession. But of course the United States is not alone in being captivated by its ever-increasing international appeal. The symposium “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” will explore the impact of sports and consider the ways in which sports and recreation both contribute to, and can be used to understand, the complexities
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For two decades, the Makah people have welcomed PLU students to Neah Bay to learn about the tribe’s culture and history.
said. “It’s how a village raises a child.” The values of orating history and raising children in community go hand in hand for the Makah. Storytelling, something PLU students often participate in, is a responsibility that is passed through generations. Jean Vitalis, a retired chief judge and current MCRC board member, said it’s important to teach Makah children to have a significant place in the world while also embracing their ancestry. “I have a deep responsibility to my family, to keep as much
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The Callista Brown Common Reading Lecture invites a scholar, author, or artist in late September to speak about the themes in the Common Reading book.
fraught relationship with her parents in light of who she has become as a daughter, wife, and a mother. Told in a graphic novel format, Bui explores the universal themes of immigration and migration, family, racism and discrimination, duty, and redemption as they relate to the modern-day Vietnamese Asian-American experience.Discussion GuideFollow the prepared reading and discussion guide for The Best We Could Do by Thi BuiLearn moreBuyPurchase the book through the LuteLocker online.Learn
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Stephen Kitajo serves on the board for the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.
D. Roosevelt’s executive order that initiated the incarcerations. The annual Minidoka Pilgrimage invites former incarcerees to join their family and friends on a journey to the site, where they reflect on the impact of Japanese internment on the nation’s history and their own family narratives. This year’s pilgrimage — from July 6-9 — saw 320 participants immersed in educational films, emotionally candid discussions and a tour of the Minidoka site. The latter, Kitajo says, is perhaps the most
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Fr. Charles R. Gallagher, S.J., of the history department at Boston College will speak about his explorations of a heretofore unknown set of intelligence relationships involving Nazi, British, and
Raphael Lemkin Lecture - Spring 2020“Rescue and Resistance” - this event canceled due to Covid-19Dr. Mordecai Paldiel is a leading scholar on the rescue of Jews during the Holocaust. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1937, to Jewish parents who had moved there from Poland – during the German invasion of Belgium, in May 1940, the family fled to France. Originally settled in St. Gaudin, southwestern France, the family, then known as Wajsfeld, moved to various parts of occupied France. In September
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Homecoming & Family Week Homecoming & Family Week - Sept 30 - Oct 6, 2024! Step into Luteville and embrace the energy of Homecoming & Family Week in person and virtually from September 30 to October 6, 2024. We have woven together a tapestry of exciting and nostalgic festivities for alumni, students and the PLU community to enjoy. From the football game, to PLU on Tap, to the Musical Revue, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So mark your calendars and join us for a week of unforgettable
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RESOLUTE MAGAZINE | FALL 2023 Read our newest magazine. More We have a powerful collective story to tell For over 130 years, Pacific Lutheran University has been preparing each generation to lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives. At PLU, caring means more than kindness and consideration. Find out more We redesigned PLU News Find news about PLU. Explore, bookmark and share. See more Strategic Marketing and Storytelling at PLUMarketing and Communications is PLU’s in-house marketing, creative
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Jacob Taylor-Mosquera ’09 was 18 when he returned to Colombia. Although he considered it a homecoming, it took several more visits for him to truly feel at home.
him to truly feel at home. “I grew frustrated because I couldn’t communicate with people,” Taylor-Mosquera recalled. “There was so much I wanted to ask and learn, but I could barely count to 100 in Spanish.” Taylor-Mosquera was born in Cali, the most populous city in southwest Colombia, but was raised in Gig Harbor, Washington, after being adopted by an American family when he was just a few months old. Now, after several eye-opening trips back — including one in 2004 when he reconnected with his
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regarding educational records, under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, may be directed to the Office of the Vice President of Student Life or to the Student and Family Educational Rights and Privacy office, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.Keep Up With New Executive Orders and Legislation A Timing Update on Title IX Rulemaking May 26,2023 Executive Order June 23, 2022 Executive Order February 18, 2022 Executive Order March 8, 2021 Executive Order January 20, 2021
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