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We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…
from our Diversity Center’s My Language/My Choice campaign: “That’s so gay.” “Retarded.” “What are you?” These phrases all lead to one overarching question: Do I belong here? It’s a question we have to address for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, physical disability—everyone.And, while PLU has addressed issues of diversity in our campus community through robust discussions and events, reminders of the need
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Time: 7:30 p.m. | Thursday, Sept. 28 Location: Lagerquist Concert Hall Tickets: Free and open to the public, but tickets to the concert must be picked up in advance at the PLU Concierge Desk in the
in the Department of Religion, at torvensa@plu.edu or Cynthia Givens, Administrative Assistant to the Humanities Division, at cynthia.givens@plu.edu. Note: not a part of the Lutheran Studies Conference RegistrationLearn more about the National Lutheran Choir
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9:55 a.m. | March 5 | Regency Room Click here to see a recording of Dr. Ara Norenzayan's talk! Who: Dr.
, has made ground-breaking contributions to the study of the origins of religion, and the psychological impact of religious and cultural diversity in today’s globalized world. His research and findings appear in some of the most influential scientific journals in the world. He is the author of Big Gods: How Religion Transformed Cooperation and Conflict. For more information, see website. Video(s): Big Gods and the Fabric of Society Interview Selected Publications: Big Gods: How Religion Transformed
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Elizabeth Reeves’ (‘13) fondest memories of the Diversity Center are how it felt like a community. They remember the friends they made and the time they all spent together, bonding. “If you had the right combination, you would get zero homework done but it would…
in Fine Arts-Drawing & Painting and a minor in Religion. They are currently a grad student at Iowa State University getting their Masters in Fine Arts. Elizabeth hopes to one day be a college or high school teacher. Outside of being a student, Elizabeth is also a professional artist and substitute teacher. Read Previous Austin Beierman ‘18 Read Next Isamar Henriquez ‘13 LATEST POSTS Jazmyn Caroll ’15 February 23, 2022 Isamar Henriquez ‘13 February 23, 2022 Austin Beierman ‘18 February 23, 2022
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Kurt Mayer Chair, Emeritus | Department of History | ericksrp@plu.edu | Robert Ericksen, Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies Emeritus and Professor of History at PLU, earned his Ph.D.
Museum, and the Lutheran Academy of Scholars at Harvard University; he has received research awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, among others; he is a founding member on the board of editors of a German journal, Kirchliche Zeitgeschichte, and of an online journal, Contemporary Church History Quarterly; and he serves as Chair of the Committee on Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. In 2004 Ericksen delivered the biennial Kaplan Holocaust Lectures
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Building a relationship with God based on openness When Mycal Ford discusses his faith, his story is that of a classic Christian conversion. He was an all-star athlete. He was, and remains, handsome and popular. In high school, success came easy. And with it, so…
assumed that, to be Christian, you had to be against this or for that. Against abortion. Against gay rights. My religion was not going to be contingent on social issues.” When he stepped into that Sunday-morning church service, he came to understand that living a spiritual life did not require stumping for a set of predetermined social issues. “God is more concerned about our heart than those social issues,” Ford said. “What he’s after is our heart.” Ford now attends church every Sunday, but it is
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Celebrating Shabbat with the PLU family Why would Lauren Eaton rebuild the Jewish club at a Lutheran college? WHEN SHE ARRIVED on campus as a first-year student, Lauren Eaton set out looking for the Alijah Jewish Club that she had read about. She didn’t find…
in the spring when we have between 50 and 75 people attend.” “There are many different reasons why people come to Jewish club. Some of them want to keep their traditions alive. Many of them are in a religion class and they are interested in learning more. Many of them are just friends of ours,” Eaton said. “I think some of them only come for my freshly baked bread.” “For me spirituality is a sense of oneness and a sense of community. You are part of something larger than yourself. Whether you are
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Ramstad Scholarship a fitting tribute to a PLU leader By Greg Brewis Gifts in memory of a loved one are a cherished part of the close relationship with the university that are often built by PLU families. There is surely no more poignant example of…
experience that totaled only two years but would serve him for a lifetime. In 1936, at age 16, Marvin Ramstad left the family farm in North Dakota after graduating from high school. He was headed to Pacific Lutheran College where his cousin, Anders Ramstad (for whom Ramstad Hall was later named), was a professor of science, mathematics and religion and dean of men. It was Anders Ramstad’s role as founder of the PLC football program that would change Marvin Ramstad’s life. “Dad spent two years at PLU
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Our Middle Name: People of Wondrous Ability Editor’s note: This essay is the first in a series of writings in Scene from various authors on Lutheran outreach in the world, and the impact and meaning of a Lutheran higher education. By Professor Samuel Torvend, Chair…
-engaged tradition of Lutheran higher education. It was a wonderful success, as many representatives from the 26 ELCA colleges gathered here in exploration. Hosted by PLU and Lutheran Studies, participants heard presentations by Associate Professor Marit Trelstad (PLU Religion), the Rev. Dennis Sepper (PLU University Congregation), Bobbi Hughes (then with PLU Career Connections) and Professor Lynn Hunnicutt (PLU Economics and Wild Hope Center for Vocation). And afterward, they asked the most satisfying
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The 11th Biennial Wang Center symposium, “ The Matter of Loneliness: Building Connections for Collective Well-Being ,” will be held at Pacific Lutheran University on March 7-8. Hosted by PLU’s Wang Center for Global and Community-Engaged Education , the two-day conference will bring together academics,…
for Collective Well-BeingMarch 7-8, 2024 Anderson University CenterLEARN MORE Read Previous PLU professor curates an Oxford Univ. museum collection at the intersection of religion, medicine and disability Read Next Back in the lab: an unexpected path led Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 to organic chemistry COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25
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