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United States Supreme Court,” Biden said. “It’s long overdue in my view. I made that commitment during the campaign for president, and I will keep that commitment.” – from https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/27/politics/biden-breyer-announcement/index.html In honor of Black History Month, this exhibit focuses on the intersections of race, law, and justice and features print books from the collection that highlight topics that include Black women intellectuals and lawyers; women and the Supreme Court; Supreme

conversation with Dr. Liu and students in Xavier Hall, hosted by Prof. Halvorson. Dr. Liu’s lecture explored the legacy of Adam Smith in the United States and the influence of Smith’s ideas in American thought, politics, and culture. The talk related to Liu’s recent book Adam Smith’s America: How a Scottish Philosopher became an Icon of American Capitalism (Princeton, 2022). This week, PLU’s Business and Economic History program released a recording of the lecture, complete with slides, introductory

Changing Lives One Book at a Time with Professor Ned Schaumberg Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020 By Kiyomi Kishaba '21English & Communication MajorNed Schaumberg is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) who teaches postcolonial and global literature, and researches the role of water in literary and environmental contexts. He could also save your life.According to his parents, Schaumberg’s journey to professorship began at the age of seven. When most

PLU’s China Study Abroad Program. “I think one of the biggest questions is that as China develops and modernizes, does it become more Western,” Youtz said. “That’s always been the assumption.” But Jacques – obviously – doesn’t agree. Jacques argues in his book and in the interview that, in fact, China will seek to reshape the world in its own image. The strong sense of superiority rooted in China’s history promises to resurface in 21st century China and in the process strengthen and further unify

nationality, most of the children never saw their parents again. Brade first became interested in this subject while working on her capstone (senior) projects at PLU. In her research she came across a book written by a Kindertransport survivor. After eventually finishing up her masters, Brade plans to continue into doctorate study at Chapel Hill. And after that? “Teaching history,” she laughed. “And I’d really  like to do it at PLU.” Read Previous PLU ROTC awarded prestigious MacArthur Award Read Next

March 4, 2014 Taking Sides on the Opium War Chinese students and Lutes hold heated debate on still-hot topic By Mahlon Meyer PLU Visiting Assistant Professor of History Winners of the 2013 China Open international college debate tournament visited PLU on Feb. 25 and joined Modern Chinese History students in a heated debate over the West’s invasion of China in the 19th Century. “The topic was, Was China to blame for the Opium War?,” said PLU Visiting Assistant Professor Mahlon Meyer, whose class

Research scientist Rihana Mason to visit PLU for presentation and book signing Posted by: Zach Powers / April 20, 2022 April 20, 2022 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsExperimental psychologist Rihana Mason will visit PLU on May 3 to discuss the work of the Academic Pipeline Project and her book, “Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelors to the Professoriate.” Mason is a research scientist at the Urban Child Study Center at Georgia State University and

A Retrospective Exhibit: 100 Years of the Art of Keyes and Cox opens in the University Gallery Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 20, 2012 January 20, 2012 Join us for the opening of A Retrospective Exhibit: 100 Years of the Art of Keyes and Cox on Wednesday, February 6 from 5-7pm. Emeriti Professors Dave Keyes and Dennis Cox will be exhibiting a lifetime worth of works in PLU’s University Gallery. Entering the University in 1969 and 1972 and starting phased retirement in 2006, Keyes and Cox

Choir of the West Director Richard Nance discusses his recent leadership award and the origins of “St. Matthew Passion” Posted by: Zach Powers / March 21, 2016 Image: PLU Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Dr. Richard Nance (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 21, 2016 By Mandi LeComptePLU School of Arts + Communication Outreach Coordinator, special to PLU NewsTACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 21, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University Director of Choral Studies Dr. Richard Nance was recently the