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and women who came forward to testify on her behalf in a historic federal trial.” “The name Margaret Witt may join the canon of U.S. civil rights pioneers.” — Guardian 2016 Speaker: Brian Bannon '97Brian Bannon '97The 2016 Meant to Live keynote was given by Brian Bannon ’97. Brian is Commissioner and CEO of the Chicago Public Library system and was joined by Professor Beth Kraig, one of his mentors during his time at PLU. Brian completed a individualized bachelor of arts degree at PLU and then
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moment in the early institutionalization of American Holocaust consciousness. Some scholars and survivors saw the contribution of feminist interpretation as necessary and valuable, while some dismissed it as distracting and trivial, and others rejected it outright as a disruptive threat. This had hugely significant consequences for the ways women’s experiences were or were not included in both scholarly works and public memorialization.” She also has moved into the classroom as an instructor
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Institute in London, UK. She has participated in scholars’ workshops and seminars at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and has given lectures in various venues including the Toronto Holocaust Education Week and at many synagogues. She is dedicated to educating the general public and has given lectures at historical societies, local high schools and junior highs, and at professional days for public school teachers. In addition to her public speaking, Dr. Griech-Polelle is an editor of the
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success to the opportunities PLU has provided me. What’s next? I am currently seeking weekly and daily newspaper jobs in the greater Pacific Northwest region. I have a passion for community journalism, and hope to connect with people by telling their stories through whatever outlet I am given the opportunity to use. I hope to eventually go back to school after gaining some practical experience and get a masters in education and teach media literacy and journalism in local public schools. Lauren
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rhetoric that is poisoning public discourse in recent months, PLU is launching an institution-wide educational campaign to promote active listening in academic spaces and beyond. The university’s primary goal for this academic year, to be carried throughout the years that follow, is to move PLU’s campus from a place of welcoming to a true place of belonging for students of all backgrounds. PLU strives to be a place where people of color, people of all sexual and gender identities, people of all faiths
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needs to return to our national and international conversation. We’ve summarized all this into our mission statement: The mission of Pacific Lutheran University is to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care—for others, for their communities, and for the earth. That’s a very Lutheran mission statement and I can tell you that everyone at PLU without exception is deeply committed to it. So when you wonder about whether Pacific Lutheran University is “Lutheran
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, and through his work tries to validate and affirm all kids from all backgrounds at all times. “Many students are not engaged with caring adults who value their experiences and who validate them as well,” Cushman said. “I feel honored to be the teacher/mentor/coach of similar students because…they will be the future leaders of our communities.” In particular, Cushman concentrates his efforts on nurturing young African-American and Latino men. It is them, Cushman says, who perhaps face some of the
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Accommodations. The main hub of the CSS is located on the first floor of the Mortvedt Library building. Advisors are available in person or via Zoom throughout the week. If you are unsure or would like help navigating the resources, you can contact the CSS directly at success@plu.edu. Back to menuThe Center for Diversity, Justice, & SustainabilityDiversity, Justice, & Sustainability is a framework that engages the interdependency of ourselves, our communities, and our environments. With this framework, we
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, chamber, jazz; we’ve got it all. And our majors go on to incredible careers as performers, producers, educators. They transfer the lessons they learned in discipline and creativity into collaboration and careers in public and non-profit sectors. This is where we live, this is where we breathe, this is where we eat and sleep all things music. And if you love music, you belong at PLU. Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About The PLU School of Music, Theatre & Dance is a nationally recognized center
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speaking, it kept a lot of doors open. There are a lot of options out there for economics majors. You can go into law. You can go into data. You can go into public policy, politics, and all those kinds of things. Finally, why did you decide to study at PLU? PLU follows the principles of a Lutheran Higher Education, which is something that is really close to me and that I’m a very passionate believer in. I’m not a Lutheran myself, but the higher education principles that come along with that, I think
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