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American religions, and religious freedom. She teaches graduate seminars on religion and violence, religion and empire, religion and race, and approaches to the study of religion in the U.S. She also serves as the undergraduate advisor for the Native American and Indigenous Studies certificate program.Previous Knutson Lecture Scholars2018 – Kelly Brown Douglas 2017 – Ulrich Duchrow 2016 – Jennifer Harvey 2015 – Darren Dochuk 2014 – Monica Coleman 2013 – John Collins2012 – Robert N. Bellah 2011 – Marcus

About the conferenceSeventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU – Thursday, September 28, 2017 The conference will focus on the liberating and reforming role singing has played in the Protestant tradition. Presenters include: Dr. David Cherwien, Director of the National Lutheran Choir, who will lecture on Luther’s use of vocal music in the Reformation and the Lutheran tradition of choral music. Dr. Steven Newby, composer, conductor, gospel/jazz vocalist and professor at Seattle Pacific

PLU’s 2017-18 President’s Annual Report “…This past year, you helped make great strides in our shared goal of investing in a strong today and a bright tomorrow for PLU. The strong today included graduating 742 Lutes into the world to advance their unique vocational journeys. The bright tomorrow includes expanded academic offerings, reimagined resources for students and alumni, and innovative new programs on the horizon. “Last year, about 5,000 Lute households, friends of PLU and organizational

PLU’s 2017-18 President’s Annual Report “…This past year, you helped make great strides in our shared goal of investing in a strong today and a bright tomorrow for PLU. The strong today included graduating 742 Lutes into the world to advance their unique vocational journeys. The bright tomorrow includes expanded academic offerings, reimagined resources for students and alumni, and innovative new programs on the horizon. “Last year, about 5,000 Lute households, friends of PLU and organizational

at the University of Washington and returned to PLU to teach psychology. He received his state license to become a clinical psychologist, and practiced in Tacoma until he was 75. VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University’s flagship magazine, published three times a year. EDITORIAL OFFICES PLU, Neeb Center Tacoma, WA 253-535-8410 Contact Us Links Featured Stories On Campus Discovery Class Notes ResoLute Staff Recent Articles Defining Success Build It and They Will Come Grant Power

Sara’s Story – Uruguay, J-Term 2015; Ecuador, J-Term 2016; Argentina & Antarctica, J-Term 2017; Trinidad & Tobago, J-Term 2018 Biology (Hispanic Studies minor) – Class of 2018 What she would like other students to know: Before starting my undergraduate degree at PLU, I had never left the United States. Studying away is an incredibly rewarding, yet trying, experience. I felt that each time I returned home, I came back a truer version of myself. The opportunity to step out of whatever box you

the globe. For her filmmaking work, she has been a guest on Jon Stewart, Charlie Rose, MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria and Meet the Press. In addition, for her films, she has been nominated as a Young Global Leader by the WEF in 2007 and named one of the “50 People Who Will Change the World” by Wired (2012), “125 Women of Impact” by Newsweek (2013) and “100 Most Creative People in the World” by Fast Company (2014).2017 Featured LecturerShamil Idriss2013 Featured LecturerRobin

Ahmed and Sarah Ward are 2018 Peace Scholars. Aziza Ahmed and Sarah Ward were 2018-2019 Peace Scholars. Aziza is a Sociology and Politics & Government major, and Sarah is a Global Studies/Transnationalism and Communications major. Aziza will be graduating in 2019 and Sarah in 2020.2017 Peace Scholars Cate Rush and Austin Beiermann were 2017 Peace Scholars. Cate is a Nursing major and is interested in holistic health and the role of health workers in creating and maintaining peace. Austin was a

Gregson 10:10 – 10:40 a.m. | Faculty Chair’s Address Neal Yakelis 10:40 – 11:00 a.m. | Break 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | In Search of ‘Thriving’ in Higher Education Presented by Dr. Bryan Dewsbury About Dr. Bryan Dewsbury Bryan Dewsbury is an Associate Professor of Biology at Florida International University where he also is an Associate Director of the STEM Transformation Institute. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, and his Masters and PhD in Biology

changes already being implemented during the 2021-2022 academic year. A few major themes emerged within these two reports. One was the need to further invest in facilities and employees. The reports found a need to prioritize facility improvements to correct gender inequities. That includes focusing on improving the softball stadium, improving locker room spaces for teams, creating private office space for all head coaches, and setting aside additional space for athletic training services. In regards