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  • Professor Joanna Gregson did research into writers of romance novels and found herself intrigued and surprised. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Romancing the readers isn’t that easy, prof discovers in research project By Steve Hansen It all started when a box of pink and lavender romance novels…

    been the subject of research – but, as Gregson would soon find out, nobody had studied the people who actually wrote them. “Why hasn’t it been studied?” Gregson asked herself. “Like a lot of work that women do, I don’t think it has been taken seriously as an occupation.” As a sociologist who specialized in sex and gender issues, the subject seemed perfect. And as a field researcher – someone who conducts research on location, first-hand – Gregson knew she had to dive in, head first. So she and Lois

  • In high school, Rebecca Crust (19’) volunteered at a community farm in Seattle which increased access to fresh produce for the local neighborhood. “I was just, you know, a kid out of high school who really liked gardening.” Naturally, as a first year biology student…

    . When the Community Garden merged with the Diversity Center, Rebecca was asked to be the Diversity Center Garden Manager. The position gave the sophomore “a renewed sense of purpose” and “brought more joy to [their] life to be working with so many people towards a common goal.” During their junior year, Rebecca shifted to being the first Alger Scholarship LGBTQ+ Intern at the Center for Gender Equity, an award “designed to lift up and affirm LGBTQ+ students at PLU.” Even in this new position, their

  • Two years ago, the Wang Symposium explored the phenomenon of political and societal polarization, and its effect on our world. This year, the 10th Biennial Wang Symposium comes full circle, with a focus on “Healing: Pathways for Restoration and Renewal.” “Even as I was planning…

    the experiences of women of color. PLU alum Dawn Alger ’95, a San Juan Island-based nurse and gender-diverse patient advocate, joins her transgender son, Rigby Alger ’19, in “A Mother and Son’s Healing Journey through Gender Transformation.” Award-winning filmmaker and professor at The Evergreen State College, Gilda Shepperd, discusses her documentary “Since I Been Down” that focuses on the role education plays in resilience and healing for people behind bars.10th Biennial Wang SymposiumHealing

  • What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities  (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that  every  student, whether you  live on campus  or  commute…

    Environmental & Social Justice Hong International Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion) Lavender Community (LGBTQ+ identified and allies) Self & Society STEM House Wellness House Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity Community How do I pick my LC? Research the LCs to see which interest you the most (you can apply for more than one and rank your choices), then complete the Learning Community application. If you’re living on campus, this is also the application for your housing and your roommate

  • Poster 1 Poster 2 Poster 3 Poster 4 [Exhibit has closed.] Mortvedt Library is hosting a new popup exhibition from the National Archives ,  Rightfully Hers, “commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19 th Amendment. Rightfully Hers explores the history of the…

      Amendment, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all” (source: National Archives press release for Rightfully Hers). Click the links above to see large images of the posters on exhibit in the library lobby. The right to vote has been denied to people based not only on gender and race, but based on other qualification

  • What exactly is a Learning Community (LC)? Here’s how to pick yours. Maybe you’ve already heard about the Learning Communities  (LCs) at PLU, and maybe you haven’t, but the thing you need to know is that  every  student, whether you  live on campus  or  commute…

    Environmental & Social Justice Hong International Community (Global Engagement & Language Immersion) Lavender Community (LGBTQ+ identified and allies) Self & Society STEM House Wellness House Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equity Community How do I pick my LC? Research the LCs to see which interest you the most (you can apply for more than one and rank your choices), then complete the Learning Community application. If you’re living on campus, this is also the application for your housing and your roommate

  • Christian Cutter ’24 gives a tour of his dorm room in Hinderlie Hall. Hilderlie is a great place to live for students who enjoy embracing creativity and the arts. Located close to Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Ingram Hall and Karen Hille Phillips Performing Arts…

    What’s in our room? With Christian Cutter ‘24 Posted by: vcraker / March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 Christian Cutter ’24 gives a tour of his dorm room in Hinderlie Hall. Hilderlie is a great place to live for students who enjoy embracing creativity and the arts. Located close to Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Ingram Hall and Karen Hille Phillips Performing Arts Center, it is central and convenient to everything regardless of your major! Hinderlie is home to one of the Gender Inclusive wings on

  • The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates  offers financial support to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and enhance the diversity of the scientific workforce. The deadline to apply is June 1. About the scholarship:  The scholarship provides up…

    year and can be applied to fall or spring tuition of the year after scholarship award notification. Who should apply: Applications by individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged, although all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, color, ethnicity or national origin. Find more details here: https://www.asbmb.org/diversity/undergraduate-scholarship Read Previous Watermark Scholars Scholarship Read Next Green Chemistry & Engineering Internship grant LATEST

  • TACOMA, Wash. – Dept. of Psychology – Two recent Psychology graduates created websites as their final capstone projects. Naomi Lapp: BDD – An Educational Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder  An in-depth look at body dysmorphic disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, support, and other…

    : Born This Way and Fighting to Live – How Prejudice Contributes to Mental Health Outcomes of Sexual and Gender Minorities  A look at the impact of negative effects of stigma on LGBTQ+ individuals. Great work – and so creative! Read Previous Pacific Lutheran University Psychology Professor Meets with Members of Congress Read Next Pacific Lutheran University Professor Invited Speaker at United States Naval Academy LATEST POSTS Ricky Haneda ’22 | Psychology Major February 18, 2022 The Evolution of

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2015)- Thomas Kim ‘15 is passionate about “Justice.” So passionate, in fact, that he likes to really emphasize the word by treating it as a proper noun. His passion doesn’t include just capitalizing Js, however: he’s walking his talk (and type)…

    the 34th anniversary of her becoming the first female justice sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court. She was in school at a time when women did not really have jobs other than in teaching, nursing or households. People did not think she could do it, simply because of her gender. However, she overcame many hardships and proved many wrong, becoming a testimony and a model for millions, including myself. What did that experience mean to you? Meeting Justice O’Connor was especially meaningful for me on a