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Mother of Exiles The 45th Annual Walter C. Schnackenberg Memorial LectureMother of Exiles - Refugees in American Myth and HistoryEmma Lazarus called America the “mother of exiles” in her poem, “The New Colossus,” which graces the Statue of Liberty. This lecture examines the enduring idea of America as a land of hope and refuge for the persecuted and oppressed. It goes beyond the familiar narrative of the Puritan settlers to think about how the idea of asylum has historically justified and
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and the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies, says. “It’s filthy, violent, degrading, and the worst of humanity.” Yet Griech-Polelle says the study and discussion of these atrocities are crucial to stopping them in the future. PLU was the first university in the Pacific Northwest to offer a minor in Holocaust and genocide studies, beginning in 2014. For many PLU students, exploration and reflection on this subject begins with the “Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies” course, which serves
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June 11, 2012 14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Jazz Under the Stars at Pacific Lutheran University combines two ideas – provide outdoor, evening jazz performances and the chance to gaze at the stars from the university’s observatory. Vocalist and Tacoma native Sommer Stockinger will open the annual JUTS on the right note, July 12, at the MBR amphitheater. Vocalist Johnaye Kendrick took the stage at last year’s JUTS. This year the outdoor concert series again starts on the right note with
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Opening Remarks for Convocation 2016 Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 10, 2016 September 10, 2016 2016 CONVOCATION | President’s Remarks | September 6, 2016 On behalf of the whole university community, I welcome all new members of the PLU community: students, faculty, staff, administrators, regents, and the voting members of the PLU Corporation. We’re all delighted that you are part of our family of Lutes. This ceremony opens our academic year and gives us an opportunity to welcome
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Thought Leaders From All Over the World Gather at PLU for Symposium on “Resilience” Posted by: Zach Powers / January 19, 2016 Image: Award-winning scholar, anti-globalization author and environmental activist Vandana Shiva will deliver the keynote at the 2016 Wang Symposium. January 19, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 19, 2016)- Scholars and thought leaders from a broad range of disciplines will gather at Pacific Lutheran University on February 25-26 to
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PLU’s Podcast Push PLU’s Podcast Push https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2019/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2019/01/podcast-push-banner-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Thomas Kyle-Milward Thomas Kyle-Milward https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2019/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2019/02/thomas-kyle-milward.jpg January 9, 2019 February 25, 2019 In 2018 Pacific Lutheran University unveiled two new podcast series, “Because We’re Lutheran” and “Diversity Center Alums,” designed to share interesting, engaging and
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Phil Fawcett Visiting Assistant Professor he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7402 Email: pfawcett@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 254 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Information Science, University of Washington, 2017 MBA, Leadership and Management, Seattle University BA, Accounting and Business, Seattle Pacific University Books The Medicine Wheel: Environmental decision-making process of indigenous peoples (Michigan State
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DJS FellowsDJS Fellowships provide an opportunity for students of any discipline to participate in furthering diversity, justice, and sustainability efforts on the PLU campus. DJS Fellows will actively engage in research about existing practices and uses of resources on the PLU campus and examine best practice and research to assist with improving our campus’ commitment to diversity, justice, and sustainability. They also will investigate and propose strategies and solutions to address
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SpeakersDouglas E. OakmanDavid Deacon-JoynerKim BondMeghan GouldTheo HofrennigEmily F. DavidsonKevin J. O’BrienSamuel TorvendAngie HambrickJoanna Royce-DavisLaree WinerJohn Arthur NunesDouglas E. OakmanDouglas E. Oakman is Professor of Religion and the former Dean of Humanities at PLU. He is an internationally recognized expert in the economic and political context of the ancient Mediterranean world in which Jesus lived and the early Christian movement emerged. Among his many works are The
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PLU Students:As you begin this school year, we want you to know the supportive and caring community of alumni, donors and employees are here for you. Each year, thousands of Lutes give of their time, talent and treasure because they want to help you succeed. This support includes scholarships, internships, mentorships and more. To connect with your Lute community visit Alumni and Student Connections. When classes and life get challenging, read the encouraging words from Lute donors and
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