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,” she said, adding that Norwegians naturally gravitate toward the university’s mission. She said the emphasis on a well-rounded education, tolerance, and embracing cultural diversity are some of the many intersections between PLU and Norwegian values. “PLU core values are very linked to the Norwegian belief system.” However, she stressed, Norwegians appreciate the focus on community above all else. “There’s a lot of great connection between PLU and Scandinavia,” she said. “I hope that really

poignant. For him, the impact of setting foot on the camp’s grounds is most powerful. “We can hold these lectures and screen films anywhere,” Kitajo said, “but to do that in combination with visiting the site and really providing context to what we’re learning about is a crucial piece and a big part of why we do the pilgrimage.” Kitajo became involved with the Minidoka Pilgrimage in 2012 as an intern at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. He participated in his first pilgrimage

Ethiopians and Somalis who have restaurants with their native cooking in Seattle. I’ve waited so long to taste our food again.” Taking a deep breath, David seemed to relax momentarily as he drifted into a distant memory. Cautious words followed: “I’m sure there are going to be times where I’m overwhelmed with joy, and I’m happy and smiling a lot, and I know there will be times where I’m being told things that make me cry.” As our afternoon together wound to an end, David says he’s grateful for his life

, and engage topics that include, but are not limited to, social justice struggles present and past, migration, race, gender, sexuality, memory, trauma, and the politics of language. Capstone Presentations, 2017: Collin Yadon, Kate Hall, Elmer Coria Islas, Dr. Giovanna Urdangarain The Latino Studies minor engages many of the same topics, but with a special focus on the experiences of Latino/a/x communities in the United States and its transnational and cultural borderlands. Elective courses offer