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Juliana’s Story – Greece J-Term 2019; Oxford Spring 2019 Religion, Global Studies (International Affairs) – Class of 2021 What she would like other students to know: (1) There is an insane amount of growth that happens when you study away. It looks different for everyone, but everyone grows. (2) Even when I was sick, I tried to get out and experience things. There was only one time I didn’t, and I totally regret not rallying! A piece of advice to future study away students: Be present and keep

News 3760 $125,000 endowment will further Jazz Studies at PLU for years to come Mandi LeCompte November 20, 2016 News 376 Views Read more

will be placed on the ways in which Christian groups established core elements flowering from the life of Jesus of Nazareth, affirmed or undermined social norms, and how those social norms impacted conceptions of gender, health, poverty, authority, and the sacred. (4) RELI 221 : Medieval Christian History - RL, IT This course introduces students to the history of Christianity in centuries identified as "medieval", 500-1500. Through original sources and contemporary studies, students will explore

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

, said in a statement that it’s clear their vibrant, brilliant son touched many lives. “We are so grateful to God for the gift Tom has been,” they wrote. “We can’t imagine a life without that gift, even though we lost him early.” Remembering Tom: Tumblr | A Mother’s Tribute William Teska, Ph.D. , died in his home June 25. Teska started his service to PLU as professor of biology in July 2000. He served as associate provost from that time until June 2003, and as chair of the environmental studies

in their chosen careers. But unlike at many other universities, for our graduates success also means developing both a deep understanding of their possible roles in the world and the tools necessary to benefit the world around them. In short, a PLU education is a values-based education. You will be asked to wrestle with issues of value throughout your studies so that you develop the skills and sensibilities to be a successful human being, living a life in service to others. Your professors will

Interdisciplinary Programs.MoreOur DistinctionsPLU integrates professional studies with the liberal arts and sciences for a comprehensive education to successfully prepare students for “lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.” See what will make your PLU education distinctive.MoreCommuter & Transfer Student ConnectionsOver 20% of each year's incoming class are transfer students. Commuter and Transfer Student Connections is committed to providing and advocating for programs and services that

Photo by Dr. Rose McKenney Dear Pierce County, Over the last semester in my Environmental Studies 350 course at PLU, I began to truly appreciate the importance and impact of community. In a time of social distancing and virtual classes, the class’ rare physical sessions were a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air. As we conducted our data collections at the Parkland Prairie, I could not stop thinking about the negative impact that our communities have had on other communities, both

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