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  • from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA and her B.A. in Religion with Gender Studies and Psychology minors from ELCA-affiliated Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Outside of work, Jen enjoys hiking, cooking, running, the Enneagram, reading about minimalism/simple living, tending to her composting worms and exploring Tacoma and the Pacific Northwest with her spouse Deb.  In 2023 Jen completed a certification as a  Liminal Guide (a cross between spiritual direction and

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  • undergrad business school in 1984, and in 1989 earned a second BA in education. He also holds an MA in educational technology from Grand Canyon University (2008). Jason’s day job is as a middle school teacher at Stahl Junior High School in Puyallup where he teaches an integrated computer technology class called “Digitools,” that combines technology applications with English and World Studies.

  • her B.A. in Religion with Gender Studies and Psychology minors from ELCA-affiliated Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Jen is a member of Proclaim, the professional community for publicly identified LGBTQ Lutheran rostered leaders and those preparing for rostered leadership. Proclaim is a program of Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries. As newcomers to the Pacific Northwest, Jen and her spouse Deb Derylak live in the Parkland area. In addition to ministry, Jen enjoys hiking and

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  • Education Abroad Global Washington Institute of International Education Network (IIE) Key Travel NAFSA: Association of International Educators Pacific North West Canadian Studies Consortium Trade Alliance of Greater Seattle Washington State China Relations Council

  • Students of Color at PLU: Belonging and Persistence Following PLU’s annual University Conference kick-off, our faculty members attended a number of breakout sessions, one of which was led by Teresa Ciabattari, chair of Women’s and Gender Studies and associate professor of Sociology. Here, Dr. Ciabattari helps us understand what we can do to… September 11, 2015

  • . Woodsmith said thoughtful inquiry and embracing community are part of the fabric of the Pacific Crest Trail, just as they are a part of the fabric at PLU. Ultimately, those lessons have helped her come to terms with the unpredictability of the journey she is on. “It’s about being open to any experiences life is going to throw at you,” she said. Ballinger said her hike underscored her love of the environment that grew out of the Antarctica study abroad program she was a part of during her time at PLU

  • , like in American history, there was a sort of sense of duty or responsibility for those who could, to be out,” Brian said. “Of course, coming out is an ongoing process that never ends and takes all sorts of forms, but to create spaces of visibility which create cover for other folks who are, you know, at different moments in the process or experiencing life situations where they’re not able to be out.” After graduating PLU with a major in women’s studies, Brian went on to go to graduate school in

  • How do you handle being the “first” or the “only”? Nikki Plaid ’96 (full oral history interview here)Born and raised in Las Vegas as a Lutheran, Nikki Plaid found PLU naturally through her family and her pastor. Her first night at PLU was the first night she had been out of state, and she was determined to make the most of her experience. In addition to picking up two majors (in political science and global studies) and a minor (in women’s studies), Nikki got involved with the Black Student

  • Read Next Greg Youtz: Composing for the cannery – of boxcars, rhinos, and grapes LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5

  • shoulder. The blue paper on the table has a drawing of the models legs and feet. These works shown in the painting represent about half of the drawings and studies created as a part of the paintings preparation. Only a few of the studies are in this show. Find out more about the University Gallery, including upcoming exhibits, HERE. Read Previous Best Foot Forward Read Next PLU benefactor dies COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker