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When Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system. He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer work, and then returned annually throughout…
Jordan Levy: Anthropology and a Just Society Posted by: Zach Powers / November 15, 2019 Image: Professor Jordan Levy in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tacoma. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 15, 2019 By Lora ShinnGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system.He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer
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We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…
New Year, New Initiative—and New Initiatives Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 3, 2015 September 3, 2015 We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference.In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open the Conference. Instead, a recording of voices—actual Lute voices—shared hurtful phrases that you might recognize
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Knutson Lecture
17th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture“From Religion to Politics: Antisemitism and Jew HatredFrom Ancient Times Until Today”Dr. Marc Dollinger Thursday, September 29, 2022 7:00pm (Pacific time) Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center Each session will also be live-streamed on PLU’s YouTube channel Contact: Dr. Agnes Choi, Chair of the Religion Department choiaa@plu.edu Kendall Jeske, Director of Congregational Engagement jeskekj@plu.edu Dr. Samuel Torvend
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 12, 2016)- Steinar Bryn’s peacebuilding work has kept him busy in Norway, eastern Europe and elsewhere around the world, but his ties to Pacific Lutheran University run deep. The repeat Nobel Peace Prize nominee has developed and supported dialogue centers in the…
Dialogue expert Steinar Bryn to discuss international peacebuilding work that has deep ties to PLU Posted by: Kari Plog / February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 12, 2016)- Steinar Bryn’s peacebuilding work has kept him busy in Norway, eastern Europe and elsewhere around the world, but his ties to Pacific Lutheran University run deep.The repeat Nobel Peace Prize nominee has developed and supported dialogue centers in the Balkans for
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Knutson Lecture
The 18th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture “Love Without Limits: A Story of Censorship, Solidarity, and Hope for our Polarized Times” Dr. Jacqueline Bussie Wednesday October 4, 2023 7:00 pm (Pacific time) Anderson University Center, PLU Related events: (see below for details) Oct. 1, 2023: 9:45am Sunday morning Zoom discussion of Love Without Limits Oct. 4, 2023: Reception and Book Signing following lecture Our world feels more divided than ever. Polarizing politics, racial violence
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The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept.
SING! 500 years of Faith, Reform and Liberationwith an evening concert by The National Lutheran ChoirThursday, Sept. 28, 2017 “A Brief History of the Lutheran College Choral Tradition in America” - Dr. Richard Nance, Director of PLU’s The Choir of the West Watch The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceCome Join in the Song and Celebration! The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 28 beginning in the Regency Room of the
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PLU maintains an open door with a world superpower, empowering students to learn about politics and culture off the beaten path in a distinct region of the country.
unique for college students to study in China; many institutions have programs based in the two major cities in the eastern part of the country — Beijing and Shanghai. PLU’s program, however, is located in western China, in Sichuan’s provincial capital. That, he says, is distinct. “It’s far from those cosmopolitan centers,” he said. “It’s somewhat off the beaten path, though maybe a little bit less so since we started the program.” At the time the program began, Chengdu was an area of the country
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Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…
Alice Steinglass Visits October 9 for Workshop and Lecture Posted by: halvormj / October 1, 2018 Image: Alice Steinglass, President of Code.org in Seattle October 1, 2018 Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma) for the 14th annual
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TACOMA, WASH. (August. 31, 2016)- The sale of KPLU from Pacific Lutheran University to Friends of 88.5 FM was finalized on Tuesday, August 30. Friends of 88.5 FM, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local National Public Radio affiliate, officially took ownership of…
PLU and Friends of 88.5 finalize sale of KPLU Posted by: Zach Powers / August 31, 2016 August 31, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August. 31, 2016)- The sale of KPLU from Pacific Lutheran University to Friends of 88.5 FM was finalized on Tuesday, August 30.Friends of 88.5 FM, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local National Public Radio affiliate, officially took ownership of KPLU at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday. In a sale approved
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Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…
Alice Steinglass Visits October 9 for Workshop and Lecture Posted by: halvormj / October 1, 2018 Image: Alice Steinglass, President of Code.Org in Seattle October 1, 2018 Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma) for the 14th annual
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