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  • See  Dance 2014  this Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. The annual show is a repertory concert comprised of dances created by eight PLU student choreographers, PLU’s Dance Team, and two works choreographed by Dance 2014 Director Paula J. Peters, and Guest Choreographer Mary Reardon.…

    . Her choreography gravitates towards the portrayal of the human experience, which was the inspiration for her Dance 2014 work Confine(less). “I am fascinated by people and the contexts of their lives,” Peters said. “This way, the audience can connect to the dances since all people have the universal experience of being human.” PLU student Mamie Howard is the choreographer of a piece titled The Submission, which examines Islamophobia. The piece was inspired by her passion for social justice and a

  • Members of the Pacific Lutheran University Black Student Union led a ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag on Red Square on Friday evening. Organized by BSU student leaders, the ceremony featured Black student and staff speakers who shared with a virtual audience of over…

    , and appreciated, that our school stands with us in solidarity. And to be able to hold an event of a significance like this is outstanding.” In addition to BSU, the ceremony was also supported by the Diversity Center and Beyond Pacific. “Flying the BLM flag on the first day of orientation really uplifted our campus values of diversity, justice and sustainability. What a statement!” said Diversity Center Assistant Director Luke Ruiz. “Having the BLM flag in Red Square centers the voices that have

  • “My Language. My Choice. Words Mean Things” is a dynamic digital campaign being launched this month by Pacific Lutheran University. The campaign is focused on better understanding the meaning of the words anti-racist, anti-Blackness, decolonize and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). “These terms and…

    Lutheran University. The campaign is focused on better understanding the meaning of the words anti-racist, anti-Blackness, decolonize and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color).“These terms and other social justice ‘buzzwords’ are often used without much intentional exploration of what they mean or how they are experienced (or not) in real life,” explains campaign co-producer Kenzie Gandy. The new multi-media campaign consists of short animated videos presenting clear definitions of each of the

  • PLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative mathematics and computer science departments will…

    field is undeniable. Assistant Professor N. Justice, assistant director of the data science program, believes PLU is uniquely equipped to respond to the nation’s growing demand for data scientists. “PLU’s mission and curriculum invites students to grapple with complicated issues of inequalities in our society. This means Lutes are remarkably well-suited for becoming the kind of data scientists that the world really needs—data scientists who remain diligently mindful of potential impacts on those who

  • Rev. Dr. Monica Coleman, You Can Have it All: Theorizing Transreligious Spirituality from the Field of Black Studies, Wed., Oct. 22, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Karen Phillips Auditorium.

    religion and justice, the interdenominational preaching magazine The African American Pulpit named Coleman one of the “Top 20 to Watch” – The New Generation of Leading Clergy: Preachers under 40. A scholar and activist, Monica A. Coleman is committed to connecting faith and social justice. An ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Coleman has earned the following degrees:  A.B. in African American Studies at Harvard University, the Master’s of Divinity degree and Certificate in the

  • PLU has added a  Master of Social Work  (MSW) degree to its offerings and is now accepting applicants for the fall of 2024. Rooted in PLU’s tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, the new MSW program will equip aspiring social work professionals with the skills…

    individuals, families and communities. “The launch of the MSW program at PLU signifies our bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity and justice” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As the program sets its sights on empowering the next generation of social work leaders, PLU remains steadfast in its dedication to creating a more just and equitable society.” PLU’s MSW degree is ideal for those dedicated to tackling modern social issues through education and practice. The program will prepare

  • See  Dance 2014  this Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. The annual show is a repertory concert comprised of dances created by eight PLU student choreographers, PLU’s Dance Team, and two works choreographed by Dance 2014 Director Paula J. Peters, and Guest Choreographer Mary Reardon.…

    . Her choreography gravitates towards the portrayal of the human experience, which was the inspiration for her Dance 2014 work Confine(less). “I am fascinated by people and the contexts of their lives,” Peters said. “This way, the audience can connect to the dances since all people have the universal experience of being human.” PLU student Mamie Howard is the choreographer of a piece titled The Submission, which examines Islamophobia. The piece was inspired by her passion for social justice and a

  • Below are links to Mortvedt Library or open web materials by panelists and PLU faculty participating in the Wang Center 2022 symposium, HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR RESTORATION AND RENEWAL . Article: Healing, a Concept Analysis Firth, K., Smith, K., Sakallaris, B. R., Bellanti, D. M., Crawford,…

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  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU will launch into Earth and Diversity Week with the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium Earth & Diversity Week  is an opportunity to explore the interconnected relationship between diversity, justice, and sustainability and how these values experienced in our contexts today. Earth & Diversity Week is hosted annually during the week of Earth Day and features Earth Day lectures, campus… April 9, 2024 Environmental Studies

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU will launch into Earth and Diversity Week with the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture and the Steen Family Symposium Earth & Diversity Week  is an opportunity to explore the interconnected relationship between diversity, justice, and sustainability and how these values experienced in our contexts today. Earth & Diversity Week is hosted annually during the week of Earth Day and features Earth Day lectures, campus… April 9, 2024 Environmental Studies