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International Peacebuilding and Dialogue Work,” will give students, faculty and staff an opportunity to learn more about Bryn’s extensive experience as a dialogue facilitator in some of Europe’s most conflict-ridden areas. Bryn has facilitated hundreds of seminars, published numerous articles and has lectured worldwide. He, along with the Nansen Dialogue Network, has developed and supported dialogue centers in the Balkans for 17 years. He’s also responsible for planning and implementing inter-ethnic

Vote! Women’s Center seeks community feedback on new name Posted by: marcom / February 20, 2016 February 20, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016) - Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. After 25 years, the Women's Center will change its name to fit its expanded, mission-based work.A name says a lot. Students, faculty and

Asking Historic Questions: Beth Griech-Polelle, PLU Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 By Beth A. Griech-PolelleKurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust StudiesI think we have all heard the infamous phrase, “Those who do not know the past are condemned to repeat it.” For most historians, asking questions about our shared past forces all of us to confront uncomfortable truths about the past with the hope that we learn from choices that people

World of Books.” Lê will discuss the roles of story and imagination in challenging times—and how books can create deep connections that transcend the page.“Lê’s books promote imagination, empathy and perspective-taking; attributes we want to cultivate in schools and communities,” says Wendy Gardiner, PLU’s Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education.   Lê most recently authored the children’s picture book “The Blur,” a bittersweet portrayal of childhood’s fleeting moments. Lê is the

could hinder their ability to continue with school. Applicants must meet WWIN’s eligibility criteria to be considered, which include being a woman 18 years of age or older, having been a Washington resident for the last 12 months, and being a United States citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee or current DACA recipient. Prospective applicants should visit the WWIN website for additional information and to submit an application. The application will be open through April 12, 2020 with

ACS Virtual Career Day Posted by: nicolacs / March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021 ACS Virtual Career Day Join experts from the ACS Career Navigator for this free career development event designed especially for undergrad students on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11 am ET. Register today to participate in three thought-provoking program segments with practical advice to help you prepare for job searching and learn what to expect as a new hire in the chemical sciences. This Career Day includes: Resume

Puget Sound Section of the ACS Julia Ann Rutherford Memorial Scholarship Application Posted by: nicolacs / December 7, 2022 December 7, 2022 Award: $1,500 Deadline: March 1 of each year Please submit all required parts of the application (except letters of recommendation, which will be sent directly by the recommender) to the current Education Committee Chair (see contact info below). PDFs preferred. Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a local four-year college or university

the conference with music of healing and renewal, as the ensemble performs Lauridsen’s Lux aeterna in the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University. Choral musicians may be familiar with the central movement of this music, “O nata lux.” PLU audiences will remember it as the title and a featured work in our 2019 holiday concert, and performed again in 2021 by Chorale. PLU Department of Music Chair and Chorale Conductor Dr. Brian Galante said, “Having two choirs from the same

March 1, 2010 Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation By Barbara Clements The 2010 Wang Center Symposium: Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation, will feature many speakers and topics on the global impact of sports and recreation. Wang Center Symposium: Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation, March 4-5. The event, March 4-5, will include a keynote address by Olympic speed skating gold medalist Joey Cheek, who has used the international stage to turn

deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year.   That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of