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One of the most exciting and most challenging things about studying abroad is learning about the culture and laws of your temporary home. On this page, we’ve collected some links, suggestions, and resources for learning about life in the United States and how it may be different from life in China. Additional resources can be found on the International Student Services website: https://www.plu.edu/iss/life-at-plu/us-culture/.   出国留学最令人兴奋和最具挑战性的事情之一就是了解您的临时住所（美国）的文化和法律。 在此页面上，我们收集了一些链接，建议和资源，以了解

About Powell-HellerThroughout the years, Nancy Powell had been invited to many Raphael Lemkin Lectures at PLU. The scholars who spoke at the Lemkin Lectures were inspiring and students wanted to hear more. Nancy was impressed by the students’ work, their passion and commitment to further study, and the professors and their work in the field. She recognized that the university was uniquely positioned to do more. Inspired by the life work of her father, Nancy, with the help of her sister Carol

Books Check these links for information about ordering books by authors whose work is featured at the Eighth Annual Powell Heller Conference for Holocaust Education.   50 Children: One Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany By Steven Pressman http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062237477/50-children Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth By Maria Chavez, Jessica L. Lavariegi Monforti, and Melissa R

“Facing the Gorgon: Reflections on Jewish Resistance in the German Death Camps” The conference is free and open to the public. RegistrationScheduleLivestream7:00 p.m. – Keynote (Regency Room, AUC) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Jan van PeltRobert Jan van Pelt has taught at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture since 1987, and held appointments at many institutions of higher education in Europe, Asia and North America, including the Architectural Association in London, the Technical

Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education“Holocaust Distortion and Denial”Wednesday, October 27, 2021Free and Open to the Public - Registration RequiredAll Times Posted are Pacific Standard (PST)8:30-8:45am: Coffee and GatherOutside of Regency Room, Anderson University Center8:45-9:00am: GreetingsIntroductions by President Allan Belton, Prof. Dan Michman, Head of The International Institute for Holocaust Research and Incumbent of the John Najmann Chair of Holocaust Studies, Yad Vashem

About Powell-HellerThroughout the years, Nancy Powell had been invited to many Raphael Lemkin Lectures at PLU. The scholars who spoke at the Lemkin Lectures were inspiring and students wanted to hear more. Nancy was impressed by the students’ work, their passion and commitment to further study, and the professors and their work in the field. She recognized that the university was uniquely positioned to do more. Inspired by the life work of her father, Nancy, with the help of her sister Carol

Books Check these links for information about ordering books by authors whose work is featured at the Eighth Annual Powell Heller Conference for Holocaust Education.   50 Children: One Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany By Steven Pressman http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062237477/50-children Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth By Maria Chavez, Jessica L. Lavariegi Monforti, and Melissa R

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Synagogue & Church Conference Schedule Free and Open to the Public. Formal registration has ended. You are welcome to attend any of the lectures, please join us! Wednesday, November 1Thursday, November 2Friday, November 3Wednesday, November 1 Opening Remarks – Acting President Belton 7:00 p.m. – Holy Secrets: Behind the Scenes (Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center)Documentary filmmaker Steve Pressman discusses his upcoming film, which will explore some of the actions (and