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  • 9:55 a.m. | March 5 | Regency Room Click here to see a recording of Dr. Ara Norenzayan's talk! Who: Dr.

    democracy, justice, gender equality, and human rights. For more info, see website. Video(s): “What’s Wrong with Mexico?” Selected Publications: Manifiesto Mexicano (Aguilar, 2018) El país de uno (Aguilar, 2011) Neopopulist Solutions to Neoliberal Problems: Mexico’s National Solidarity Program, Exporting Conflict: Transboundary Consequences of Mexican Politics (UC San Diego, 1991) Kwame Anthony Appiah2020 Koller Menzel Memorial Lecture: The Uses and Abuses of Identity 3:30 p.m. | March 6 | Chris Knutzen

  • The Learning Outcomes for General Education are listed below. Gen Ed learning outcomes were originally approved via EPC in March 2022 (see below).

    intersections, by critically reflecting on identity and the interconnections between all living beings; exploring human systems, ecological systems, and the relationship(s) between the two; examining power structures that shape the experiences of living beings; practicing active listening and effective communication skills across differences. Creative Expression (CX)Creative Expression (4): Students will learn artistic processes and evaluate print, visual, and performing arts. Students will describe the

  • Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates

    know half of this stuff.” That stuff, Hughes and others say, transforms those who experience it. Students meet the “living legends” who have mastered steelpan and calypso music. They experience the revival of the cocoa industry and get an intimate look at the planning behind exuberant events such as Carnival and Panorama. And, most importantly, they dive into deep questions about identity, race, gender, colonialism and other complexities. “It’s a growing and learning experience,” said Maya Bamba

  • SOCW 101 : Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - ES An introduction to human need and the field of social work.

    is broadly explored and defined to include race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and ability. The course content looks critically at privilege and ways in which a society’s cultural practices and structure may oppress, marginalize, and alienate some while enhancing power and privilege of others. (4) SOCW 291 : Directed Study To provide individual undergraduate students with introductory study not available in the regular curriculum

  • Originally Published 1999 “The Artist, the thinker, the hero, the saint —who are they, finally, but the finite self radicalized and intensified? . . . The difference between [them] and the rest of us . . . is a willingness to undergo the journey of…

    with strong bonds to fundamentalist and Pentecostal subcultures, many of which traditionally have focused their identity around intentional resistance to new ways of thinking. Secondly, the dominant student culture at PLU is relentlessly anti-intellectual. Both factors militate against the purposes of the liberal arts and the mission of the university. PLU’s credibility as a university in the twenty-first century will depend in large part on the way faculty, students, and administrators handle

  • When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey,…

    conferences and educational presentations, including classes, trainings and workshops, along with annual training of ministers, which focuses on one aspect of climate change such as food or water. “Faith engenders purpose and conviction regardless of faith identity, and imbues action with meaning,” he says. CEE participants may be Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, or indigenous faith leaders, all driven by purpose to provide love, care, and hope in the world, he observes.There are some differences in how

  • The purpose of the confined space program at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is to establish procedures to ensure that all confined spaces are identified on the campus and that employees are aware

    responsibility to arrange training for the employee. The Environmental, Health, Safety and Emergency Programs Director may be of assistance. Training records containing the employee’s name, date of training, signature of trainers, and identity of trainer must be retained by the supervisor and submitted to the Environmental, Health, Safety and Emergency Programs Director. 4.1 Initial Training Employee training will include: Identification and location of known permit required confined spaces on campus

  • The university sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service.

    notions of identity and prompt students to critically examine history and culture. The transformative impact of her teaching is palpable, as students emerge empowered and equipped with a critical perspective that challenges oppressive dynamics and amplifies marginalized voices.” Emily’s dedication to fostering a supportive community is evident in the words of her students. One student noted, “In our class for heritage speakers, she told us over and over again that even if our Spanish is not ‘academic

  • By Zach Powers PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Dec. 21, 2014)—All over the world, Pacific Lutheran University alumni are serving in a wide variety of roles in hospitals, clinics, research centers and public-health agencies, sharing a steadfast commitment of delivering world-class medical care, treatment and…

    triumphs. I look at nursing as an opportunity to grow as a person, to contribute to something or someone other than myself, and to empower others to become the best version of themselves. What motivates you? I’m motivated by the life lessons I’ve learned from my patients. Working in the ICU has allowed me to see that good health is a blessing and that anything can happen. I’ve learned to live in the moment and to never take anything for granted. Nursing has become a part of my life and now my identity

  • In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran reformation, throughout the 2016-17 academic year a wide range of academic, community and artistic events at Pacific Lutheran University will address questions and concepts relating to Re•forming. UPCOMING EVENTS Second Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta…

    levels and inspired other to do the same. Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Let’s Talk About: Gender Oct. 6 | 6 p.m. | Xavier 201 Panel discussion on how gender equity, identity and trans rights have been represented locally and nationally in election 2016. Confirmed panelists include Associate Professor of Religion Seth Dowland, Assistant Professor of English Jenny James, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Andrea Munro and Rainbow Center Crime Victim Advocate Vaan Melendez. Sponsored by