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2016 Sponsors and PartnersThe Powell-Heller Conference on Holocaust Education remains free to all because of the generosity of those listed below. Thank you for helping us share the important lessons of history.   Become a SponsorIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Aileen Bacon at baconaq@plu.edu or 253-535-7385Conference SponsorsPowell Family Foundation Nancy Powell & Paul Kirschner Carol & Harry Heller Jean Walsh Concert SponsorAnonymous Keynote SponsorWomen of Valor

Direct and Clear CommunicationOne of the first things that you may notice in talking with Americans is that they do not like interruptions. One person speaks, then another replies. Because the American view is that “time” is limited and tasks must be accomplished, the language favors direct and clear communication. Sentences are often simple and factual. Extensive descriptions and allusions to history or books may make some Americans impatient. Children are told “get to the point”, “just say

Science, Sugar, and FoodA Messy Love Story  7p.m. | Feb. 6 | Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke 103 Join us for a fun presentation about science and chemistry featuring sugary demos and caramel. Together, we’ll learn about the different types of sugars, how they appear in food, and the health implications of consuming them. Join Erica Fickeisen, PLU’s Lead Baker, and Justin Lytle, Associate Professor of Chemistry, for a special Valentine’s Day treat. We will explore the science of sugar, and there will

ParentsCollege is a period of great change for students and their parents. The George Washington University Counseling Center designed a page to help you understand and prepare for some of the unique experiences your children may have during their college years. It can be downloaded here. Another resource for parents is College Parents of America. CPA is a national membership association that helps parents “prepare and put their children through college easily, economically and safely.” If you

FAQs and Helpful Tools Welcome to the resource hub of the Office of Institutional Research and Analytics (OIRA). This section is designed to support the data collection, analysis, and reporting needs of our campus community. Below, you’ll find key resources and tools to help you navigate and utilize institutional data effectively: Request Data: Submit requests for new data collection, such as surveys, or access data that has already been compiled by OIRA. We’re here to help you obtain the

ParentsCollege is a period of great change for students and their parents.  The George Washington University Counseling Center designed a page to help you understand and prepare for some of the unique experiences your children may have during their college years.  It can be downloaded here.  Another resource for parents is College Parents of America.  CPA is a national membership association that helps parents “prepare and put their children through college easily, economically and safely.” If

LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION AT PLU is a distinct form of rigorous higher education that asks students to bring their whole self to their education and clarify their life’s vocation. Distinct Form of Higher Education Our context: Highly secular and diverse in terms of religion, culture, and race. This context makes us work harder to define and embody Lutheran Higher Education because one cannot fall back on religious or cultural commonality. It is an advantage because it makes us a leader in

Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement AwardThe Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Awards are intended to enhance opportunities for the professional development of the university’s faculty, and are awarded annually. All members of the faculty, as defined by the Faculty Constitution (Article I, 1), are eligible.Applications for 2025-26Applications will open in late Fall 2024 How to Apply & Application ProcessApplication for an award shall be initiated by faculty members in close