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strained relationships among those of different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and social classes. (Exhibit closed March 17, 2020.) This exhibit supports the 9th Wang Center Symposium: Disarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and Difference. The symposium takes place March 5-6, 2020 in PLU’s Anderson University Center. Read Previous On Exhibit: Books from the Collection about Food Read Next On Exhibit – Black History Month: Black@PLU LATEST POSTS Black History Month

of dedication and commitment to supporting the students of PLU. Kelly Ryan ’10 Hometown: Missoula, Mont. Giving history: Student Q Club member since the 2007-2008 academic year PLU Affiliation: Recent graduate Student activities: TelALutes, Debate/Forensics, Student Alumni Association, University Congregation, Resident Assistant Why I give to Q Club: “It’s important for students to get used to giving back, regardless of what organization they give to. As a student, PLU has given me so much, and I

May 10, 2010 Lost Boy of Sudan By Chris Albert The table in David Akuien’s South Hall apartment is covered with textbooks and worksheets, filled with meticulous notes. He sits down at the table and spends hours studying – this day it’s for an environmental studies test. David Aukien doesn’t blame or lament on the hardships he’s experienced. “It’s the card I’ve been dealt and you just have to deal with the card you’ve been dealt.” (Photos by John Froschauer) The glow of a television is behind

Thompson has led the creation of an annual Black History Month exhibit for the past three years. This year, Thompson and PLU alumna Aniya Pickett ’21 paid tribute to Black innovators, scientists, and inventors who uplifted Black excellence and resilience and paved the way for greater representation and freedom.  As a double major in studio arts and business with an emphasis in accounting, Thompson has been equally focused on making space: for artists, and for out-of-state students such as herself

October 29, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-kQtIZQI A Night of Musical Theater By Katie Baumann ’14 Night of Musical Theater, a beloved yearly tradition at PLU, will take on a deeper tone for its 2012 show. Under the direction of Communication major, Alex Domine ‘12, the production will run Nov. 1 through 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. “This one can be seen as quite political,” Domine said. “It’s very cathartic. It’s definitely going to tug on some people’s heartstrings from the very

don’t even have to leave the state of Washington! Two groups of students will leave campus, studying away in Neah Bay and Tacoma. Exploring the Native American tribes in Neah Bay, Anthropology Professor David Huelsbeck will lead students on an archeology trip to learn about ancient tribal traditions and history. Students will volunteer in tribal centers and learn traditional cultural aspects such as songs, food, stories and arts. Leaving PLU but staying in Tacoma, Dr. Kathleen Russell will lead a

The Open Science Framework Changed my Workflow (for the better!) Posted by: Jenna S / April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016 by Jon Grahe, Professor of Psychology at PLU It never occurred to me that I needed the Open Science Framework (OSF). It was shared with me because the developers knew that I was interested in trying to create large scale collaborative research projects, and so I ended up on their email list.  The Center for Open Science developed the OSF (free to all users) to provide researchers

February 12, 2013 Editor’s note: PLU students will be live Tweeting the event, join in the conversation by following the hashtag #rockthecasbah from the PLU News Twitter account. If you are not able to attend checkout plu.edu for a live webstream of the event. Ambassador Chris Stevens Memorial Lecture Award-winning journalist Robin Wright will share her views on the Islamic world and talks about her friendship with Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed in Libya on the anniversary of 9-11