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care, competence, difference, service, and leadership. (2) EDUC 404 : Teaching and Learning of Social Studies Integration of literacy for the teaching of social studies strategies that can be incorporated into P-8 instructional models and assessments with applications to the development of lesson sequences. (4) EDUC 405 : Teaching and Learning Art in the Elementary Classroom Methods and procedures in teaching elementary school art as well as infusing the arts in the curriculum. (2) EDUC 407

fact, my high school in Lacey, Washington had a larger percentage than PLU. I never really had to think about my own skin color and Filipino-heritage until I arrived at PLU and realized there weren’t many like me. At that point, it was very scary. I felt alone, despite being a social person and meeting so many new and friendly people in the first few weeks of school. The late 90s had a particular charge about it due to the passing and implementation of Washington’s Initiative 200 (which sought to

education asks 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

discussion leader, a university professor of African American Studies and Communication Studies, the newcomers were at first welcomed.  But, mirroring the white pastors in King’s text, some parishioners became edgy as the conversation morphed in unexpected directions: They had wanted a discussion about race that made no one uncomfortable, and such was not to be had.  The reading group was disinvited.  Undeterred, the group continued meeting elsewhere, named itself “The Conversation,” initiated social

questioning even those things that might be taken as obvious or foundational commitments within these areas. Philosophers do the same in relation to other areas of our society in studying ethics, epistemology, metaphysical and social and political philosophy.  Philosopher Richard Rorty, in his classic Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature notes that this gatekeeper and judge function has for a long time defined (at least in part)what the discipline is and what is means to be a philosopher, “To drop the

of applicants. The five- day event was offered by the Council of Independent Colleges and Interfaith Youth Core, a nonprofit organization working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm. Hammerstrom and other educators from various universities learned about engaging students in constructive dialogue. They dealt with case studies that each participant brought to the table, springing from everyday experiences and challenges related to religion. He said knowing how to respond to religious

Prohibited Conduct defined under the PLU Sexual Misconduct Policy include, but are not limited to the following prohibited behaviors:Dating ViolenceViolence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the

poverty, in the U.S. and overseas. But she’s determined to try. “It would be a real disgrace to come back and do nothing,” she says. Barbara Clements Barbara Clements is the Content Development Director of PLU, and as such guides PLU’s storytelling through print, web, video and photography, as well as on the university’s social media platforms. She is the managing editor of Resolute and U magazines. Prior to PLU, she was a journalist for more than 20 years, winning numerous regional, state and

a common passion for teaching and engaging our students and continue to learn and strive for excellence. As Dean, I am fortunate to hear time and time again about the incredible impact that we make and it makes me proud. I encourage you to keep connected with our School through our various media sources – SOACtivities, Facebook, Twitter, and of course, the SOAC website. Please feel free to connect with me directly at cbennett@plu.edu. Sincerely, Cameron Bennett, Dean School of Arts and

University and an M.M. in Composition (emphasis in dance and media collaboration) from the University of Oregon (Eugene, Ore.). Horton has performed with several prominent Pacific Northwest and Midwest ensembles and theater companies, including Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West, the Oregon Bach Festival Composers’ Symposium (Eugene, OR), and has been a featured artist with Music Northwest, Seattle Pro Musica, (Alex) and Taylor Dance (New York, NY), TRANSForm National Dance Collective, Ashland