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Mother of Exiles The 45th Annual Walter C. Schnackenberg Memorial LectureMother of Exiles - Refugees in American Myth and HistoryEmma Lazarus called America the “mother of exiles” in her poem, “The New Colossus,” which graces the Statue of Liberty.   This lecture examines the enduring idea of America as a land of hope and refuge for the persecuted and oppressed.  It goes beyond the familiar narrative of the Puritan settlers to think about how the idea of asylum has historically justified and

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PLU’s Podcast Push PLU’s Podcast Push https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2019/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2019/01/podcast-push-banner-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Thomas Kyle-Milward Thomas Kyle-Milward https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2019/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2019/02/thomas-kyle-milward.jpg January 9, 2019 February 25, 2019 In 2018 Pacific Lutheran University unveiled two new podcast series, “Because We’re Lutheran” and “Diversity Center Alums,” designed to share interesting, engaging and

On The Road Saturday September 21st, 2024 Students are invited to participate in On the Road (OTR), a day-trip to build connections and explore beyond PLU.  Rooted in our values of diversity, justice, and sustainability, OTR will center community building through a diverse selection of activities that uplift our interconnectedness to each other and our environments.2024 OTR: Nourishing Our RootsThe ability of a plant to survive and thrive depends on the strength of its roots.  When a plant’s

DJS FellowsDJS Fellowships provide an opportunity for students of any discipline to participate in furthering diversity, justice, and sustainability efforts on the PLU campus. DJS Fellows will actively engage in research about existing practices and uses of resources on the PLU campus and examine best practice and research to assist with improving our campus’ commitment to diversity, justice, and sustainability. They also will investigate and propose strategies and solutions to address

Executive BoardThe Executive Board consists of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Outreach Group Coordinator, Activities Group Coordinator, Services Group Coordinator, and the immediate Past President. The SCC Director, the Chair of the Scandinavian Studies Program, the Curator of the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection, and a representative from PLU’s Development Office serve as ex officio members. The Executive Board conducts the business of the Cultural

Why Political Science?Many students want to know how governments are organized, how rules are made and how government influences the amount and distribution of social rewards.  As a citizen you may want to know how to wield influence and change rules or outcomes, either through government or in other political situations.  You may wish to work in government or in the many organizations that are regulated by and try to influence government.  Any of these purposes can be served by a greater