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This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature.
``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the
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253.535.7312 www.plu.edu/hgst/minor/ marcusls@plu.edu Lisa Marcus, Ph.D., Director The Holocaust and Genocide Studies program is strongly grounded in PLU’s educational commitment to helping its students develop as global citizens, future leaders, and whole, richly informed persons. As the University’s statement on General Education notes, PLU offers an education not only in values, but in valuing, and asserts strongly that “life gains meaning when dedicated to a good larger than oneself.” Close
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The Department of Kinesiology presentsLegacy Makers: Historical Narratives on Gender and SportThe rise of women like Becky Hammon (NBA),Kim Ng (MLB), and Christine Driesen (ESPN) in sport today paints an optimistic picture of women in leadership. However, only 15% of CEOs, 20% of U.S. senators, 26% of U.S. college presidents, and 22% of athletic directors are women. This panel will explore the lived experiences of two women who have reached top leadership positions in sport. Their stories speak
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PLU is home to an academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, an endowed chair in Holocaust history, an annual conference on Holocaust education, summer research fellowships for students
Uncomfortable Truths: Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies class examines the past to change the future More Asking Historic Questions: Beth Griech-Polelle, PLU Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies More Holocaust and Genocide Studies Programs at PLUThe Holocaust, other genocides, and mass crimes against humanity are phenomena that command serious study and civic engagement. PLU is home to an academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, an endowed chair in Holocaust history, an
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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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Sixth Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education: March 13-15, 2013, Anderson University CenterScholar Deborah Lipstadt; Author Cara De Silva; PLU Dean of the School of Arts and Communication and pianist Dr. Cameron Bennett; PLU professor and art historian Heather Mathews and others join to present “Empowerment” a three-day conference. The Powell-Heller Conference seeks to give educators, students and community members a way to use the lessons of the Holocaust to empower themselves
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Sixth Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education: March 13-15, 2013, Anderson University CenterScholar Deborah Lipstadt; Author Cara De Silva; PLU Dean of the School of Arts and Communication and pianist Dr. Cameron Bennett; PLU professor and art historian Heather Mathews and others join to present “Empowerment” a three-day conference. The Powell-Heller Conference seeks to give educators, students and community members a way to use the lessons of the Holocaust to empower themselves
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. I knew I had to use this privilege to help them any way I could,” Gillespie said. “This project has truly been a transformational journey for me.” The documentary focused on Kenny Sacht’s organization, Wipe Every Tear; a Christian organization with a unique mission that surprisingly doesn’t evoke the name of Jesus as it helps rescue young women from the sex trade. Instead, the organization focuses on helping women finish high school and attain a college education. Wipe Every Tear intentionally
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Holocaust Conference looks at art thefts, complicity of church, university leaders during WWIIThe fifth annual Powell and Heller Holocaust Conference at PLU will focus March 8 on the Nazi plunder of Jewish valuables, along with belated efforts at restitution. There will also be a session on German churches and universities, with speakers discussing Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Catholic Church, and postwar denazification. Sessions on March 9 will focus on education. Holocaust research keeps the
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Holocaust Conference looks at art thefts, complicity of church, university leaders during WWIIThe fifth annual Powell and Heller Holocaust Conference at PLU will focus March 8 on the Nazi plunder of Jewish valuables, along with belated efforts at restitution. There will also be a session on German churches and universities, with speakers discussing Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Catholic Church, and postwar denazification. Sessions on March 9 will focus on education. Holocaust research keeps the
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