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relations, which are fluid rather than fixed. Therefore, one gender is not seen as dominant over the other, but one gender may be more prominent in certain contexts. In the artistic context, males are traditionally much more prominent than females. Especially in the art of woodcarving, which is considered the most important art form among the Yoruba. Among the Yoruba, seniority in social status and age are seen as dominant and deserving of respect, which is shown in a kneeling posture. This posture

social justice. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) “The goal was to make it absolutely ecumenical,” Moore said. “They wanted an open-arms book.” That’s exactly what The Saint John’s Bible is, in size and philosophy. PLU will use it to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation as part of its yearlong Re•forming series. The university is hosting a volume of the Heritage Edition — part of a series of 299 authentically reproduced versions designed to be shared more widely than the handwritten original. The

students to bring their whole self—including their spiritual self, their social and family situations, their entire being—to their education,” Trelstad says. And, she adds, “we’re not afraid of any of it.” Marit TrelstadProfessor of Religion“In order to understand the present, and ultimately the future, we must understand the tradition we’re rooted in.” Access Julian Franco, assistant director of admissions for equity and access, says diversity and inclusion underpin the framework through which Lutes

up just outside the gates of Joint Base Lewis- McChord in Tillicum and graduated from Clover Park High School in 2008. He was one of the first group of Act Six Scholars – a national group providing scholarships and social justice leadership training for students – on PLU’s campus. The program had profound impacts on his world view. “For somebody in my situation, getting a full ride scholarship to attend PLU made it a financial reality,” he said. “If not for Act Six, I would not have been able to

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to Oct. 31, the official date of the anniversary, here are a number of events to honor the occasion as well as our heritage. ART AND THE REFORMATION Sept. 11 – Nov. 5 This exhibit in Mortvedt Library will feature Luther’s German Bible, published in 1522 at the beginning of the Lutheran Reformation, as well as other books, manuscripts and artwork of the period. Luther was a media pioneer who used every communication form and art medium available to promote a new vision of Christianity and its

Utley. “They made me love the ability to connect with people on a much deeper level.” Nyquist, who earned her BFA at PLU in Three Dimensional Media with an emphasis in Sculpture, had a similar experience. She said her undergraduate experience at PLU greatly influenced the pursuit of her dreams through the Broadway Center. “PLU definitely sets people up to be those mindful and vocation-driven people,” she said. After Utley graduated, he decided to pursue graduate school in Theater but was not

already feel successful and like I’ve ‘made it’ because I am my own boss,” Holste told the Business Examiner. “I get to call the shots about my projects and schedule.” Handy, since Holste also is a hands-on mom of two toddlers, and she can donate time to creative jobs for nonprofits. She also told the Business Examiner she’s already learned a profound, Lute-like life lesson: “Go with your gut. It’s often a lot more helpful than your brain.” Zach Powers ’10, Media & Content Manager, PLU. The Business

competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Award/Stipend/Benefits: Scholarship support up to $20,000 per year for tuition, educational expenses and reasonable living expenses, paid summer laboratory research training at NIH, and paid employment and training at NIH after graduation.  Root-Tilden-Kern Public Interest ScholarshipsThe Root-Tilden-Kern Program Scholarships select 20

/feminism (as opposed to art). “It’s unusual to have artists that also do their own writing, especially collaboratively, so folks are surprised to hear [that it’s historical in nature],” Spring says. “I enjoy a fairly active day printing, and just sitting for lengthy periods to write or research was tough. While the writing was difficult, I enjoyed focusing on the social issues we pair with the feminists in the book and especially connecting some threads throughout their histories.” Since Spring and