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annual Holocaust conference. Overview: The Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies became the third endowed chair at PLU and reinforced the university’s position as one of the premier centers for Holocaust studies in the nation. Robert P. Ericksen, ’67, Professor of History, held the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies from 2010 through the spring of 2014, and currently serves as Kurt Mayer Chair Emeritus of Holocaust Studies. Professor Ericksen, is a renowned Holocaust scholar whose works include

Anthropology OverviewThe word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human”, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science. Loosely defined, anthropology is the comprehensive study of humankind with an emphasis on culture. It is a holistic field which can touch on multiple specific disciplines, including humanistic approaches from history to literature the empirical or “natural” sciences from geology to physics, as well as behavioral studies such as sociology to

Lutheran University’s ensembles perform in the acoustically impressive and well-known Lagerquist Concert Hall, which houses the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, built by Paul Fritts and Co, finished in 1998. The hall seats fewer than 550, but the stage is sized for a full orchestra or for chorus with a chamber orchestra. The design is a traditional shoebox hall with the floor plan broken up by side arms and a raised parterre. Orchestra risers on the stage ensure good sightlines into the heart of the

introduced to the history of social welfare and the development of the social work profession in the United States. They will learn about foundational theories that apply to generalist social work practice as well as a more focused exploration of work with individuals and families. Content on working with diverse populations will be integrated to assist students in developing social work practice skills using various theoretical constructs (e.g. strengths perspective, problem-solving, empowerment) and

Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Education Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, PhD, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Source: Trudy W. Banta et. al., Assessment in Practice: Putting Principles to Work on College Campuses (San Francisco, Jossey-Bass: 2016): 1-68. Questions or comments? Please contact the Office of the Provost (253)535-7126 or provost@plu.edu Return to Assessment at PLU