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  • Pedagogy of Sámi Place,” a pedagogical research project in Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish Sápmi, Summer 2016 Kelmer Roe Grant, Humanities Division, Pacific Lutheran University, for “Language Revitalization and Critical Indigenous Pedagogy,” joint project with Suzanne Crawford O’Brien and Kelly Hall, Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 NORTANA Travel Grant, The Royal Norwegian Foreign Ministry, Summer 2011 NORTANA Housing Grant, The Norwegian Researchers and Teachers Association of North America, Summer and Fall

  • . Meanwhile, Greta Matassa is one of the most talented singers working in jazz today. Voted “Best Jazz Vocalist” in the Northwest four times by the readers of Earshot, Seattle’s jazz magazine, her one-woman musical tribute “Ella and Billie” has won critical acclaim. She’s performed at KPLU’s annual Christmas Jam, and has released four CDs and a DVD live concert. The remaining six concerts return the MBR amphitheater beginning July 10 and occur weekly through August 14. Concerts are Thursday at 7 p.m., and

  • nonviolence, forgiveness and hope to the Tacoma Dome in two weeks as he takes the stage as the keynote speaker in the “Be the Spark” event sponsored by the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Puget Sound. In preparation for this event, PLU’s community gathered April 26 in the UC to learn more about Tutu’s background and the events that shaped the man who became a critical figure in the protests against apartheid. Neal Sobania, executive director of the

  • giant universities lacks the critical-thinking skills and interpersonal savvy offered at PLU—a more-integrative experience exhibited, in part, by the speed-dating exercise. It seems to have paid off. “Both the Chinese and the PLU students told me afterward they thought it was really fun,” Meyer said, and the visitors’ director of teacher recruitment and program coordinator said they enjoyed the PLU activity more than the lecture they heard at a much larger university. Read Previous Lute Plays Piano

  • women/Black femininity, racism, rage, and identity politics within the album itself and through its consumption. FEB 16 Black Male Barbershop TalkPflueger Hall 2nd Floor Study Lounge – 6pm The Barbershop in the Black community is known as a space and place of laughter, fun, community, discussing everything from religion, to sports, and most importantly issues facing the Black community. Come join us for an opportunity to discuss critical issues of success and support for Black males on PLU’s campus

  • . Lewis says she hopes the event will alert first-years and sophomores to future possibilities for student-faculty work across disciplines. Lewis says emphasizing students’ working relationship with faculty members helps students become entrenched in their studies. Through student-faculty research, students incorporate their own experiences with academia in a way that Lewis says improves critical thinking, writing and understanding of students’ subjects of interest. “I hope it helps you think about

  • contemporary adversaries; Hector is the consummate soldier who reflects a view of war as lamentable but necessary.  It is in the interaction of these two characters that we can explore our own ideas and intuitions about war and reflect for the future.  In a society where the civilians are responsible for control of the military, this thoughtful and critical reflection, which is part of my calling and vocation as both a teacher and a philosopher, is quite literally a matter of life and death. — Pauline

  • demonic is used intentionally in the work to elevate Christ as victorious over evil and give confidence to the Christian world because of this victory. Why I Majored in Religion: I majored in religion because I believe religion is critical to examining humanity in all regards. Beginning to recognize that my own perceived world is in many ways tied to religion, and understanding that this is not unique to me or my beliefs, has made me want to study religion so I can begin to understand others and their

  • cultural identity through critical reflection of their beliefs, values, attitudes and emotions be involved in discussions, programs, and leadership development around the concept of social action recognize their voices as leaders be able to identify ways to take action at PLU, our greater Tacoma community, and beyond to enact positive change Community InformationLinked Residence Hall: Ordal Hall Community Director Dream Gonzales CD Email: dgonzales@plu.eduPast Hall/Wing Programs The Studal Farmer’s

  • . View Now dCenter Alumni Weekend Whether you were a student when the dCenter was established or not, our values of critical reflection, perspective taking and community resonate with a wide range of alumni who believe in our mission. Read about the most recent gathering of dCenter alumni from Maurice Eckstein ’11. View Now Alumni Profiles Read about two PLU alumni who brave the Pacific Crest Trail for months, embrace community and marvel at the beauty of their ‘backyard.’ They are just a couple of