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Semester-long Themed Events Begin Feb. 12 “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”—the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—The semester beginning Feb. 4 at Pacific Lutheran University takes on a special focus…
. In addition to the above scheduled events, several ongoing initiatives also support the social-justice theme of the semester: Sexual Awareness & Personal Empowerment Team presentations. Classroom and residence-hall workshops led by skilled peer educators discuss consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention and gender and sexuality. It’s On Us campaign. PLU puts its own face on the national campaign with posters pledging to help prevent and stop sexual assault. My Language/My Choice
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During the 2023-2024 academic year, 2,345 students received PLU-funded aid, with the average PLU student receiving $37,036 in scholarships. Through scholarship support, donors are part of a network of care that supports students in pursuing their educational goals, unlocking their full potential, and becoming leaders…
, English Lit and Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Religion, Gender and Sexuality Studies“My goals are to teach English and/or work in genocide prevention and education. I want to educate others as I educate myself.” Austyn Blair ’25 has a full schedule. He is majoring in English Literature and minoring in Holocaust and Genocide Studies; Religion; and Gender and Sexuality Studies. In 2023, Blair was nominated as the Student Speaker for convocation, and his speech centered on the importance of a holistic
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2022 - The Diversity Center and the Center for Gender Equity join to become the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability to further align the centers' values and shared intersectional work.
History of the Center for Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability2022 – The Diversity Center and the Center for Gender Equity join to become the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability to further align the centers’ values and shared intersectional work. 2018– Angie Hambrick is named the AVP for Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability 2014 -Provost Steve Starkovich appoints the Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Justice and Sustainability to provide recommendations to the campus community on how
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Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs | Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies | gregson@plu.edu | 253-535-7126 | As Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Joanna Gregson, Ph.D.
Joanna Gregson Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Phone: 253-535-7126 Email: gregson@plu.edu Status:Not Teaching Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Sociology Education Ph.D., Sociology, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1998 B.A., Sociology, Western Washington University, 1993 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Research Methods Deviance / Criminology Sex and Gender Family Books Culture of Teenage Mothers (State University of New York Press 2010) : View
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Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher Lindsey Clark ’24 came to PLU knowing it was where she wanted to be. But Clark—a double major in mathematics and gender, sexuality, and race studies (GSRS)—says PLU challenged and changed her and expanded her worldview in ways she never before considered on her way… April 2, 2024 Mathematics
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Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theologies | Religion | marit.trelstad@plu.edu | 253-535-7232 | Marit Trelstad is Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
Marit Trelstad Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theologies Phone: 253-535-7232 Email: marit.trelstad@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 220-C Professional Biography Video Additional Titles/Roles Endowed Chair of Lutheran Studies Director for Vocational Reflection Education Ph.D., Philosophy of Religion and Theology, Claremont Graduate University, 2000 M.A., Systematic Theology, Luther Northwestern Seminary, 1994 B.A., Religion and English, St. Olaf College, 1989
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change PLU 2020 underscored the ancient mandate to act with justice and resist evil, but what “justice” might actually
minorities, and the land itself have been deprived of freedom and justice. Martin Luther, the progenitor of Lutheran higher education, argued that God’s justice is a life-giving justice for all persons regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, social or economic status – a justice that should suffuse human relationships and the education of future leaders in society. Indeed, he was among the first of his generation to protest business, banking, and religious practices that favored the wealthy few and
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Amy Van Mechelen ’08 had just finished up her master’s degree in music at Colorado State University and had moved back to the Tacoma area. She auditioned for the chorus of Porgy and Bess,and didn’t think she’d get a part. But she did. And she…
PLU professor) Barry Johnson, who encouraged her to audition. “PLU has given me amazing connections,” she said. As for advice for other students seeking a career in singing or opera? “Life isn’t a dress rehearsal,” she said. “Do your best work every time. Be accountable. Be flexible. Be able, ready and fierce with your art.” Like Van Mechelen, McIntyre arrived at PLU as a transfer student. She graduated with an English literature major, and a vocal and religion minor. McIntyre’s mother, Nancy
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In 2010, a generous donor made possible the establishment of a professorship in Lutheran Studies located within the Department of Religion. Dr.
Our Middle Name: University Chair in Lutheran StudiesIn 2010, a generous donor made possible the establishment of a professorship in Lutheran Studies located within the Department of Religion. Dr. Samuel Torvend (PLU ’73), professor of Religion was nominated and confirmed by the Board of Regents to serve as the University Professor in Lutheran Studies. In that same year, an additional gift allowed the University Regents to change the professorship to an Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies. The
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Commuter Advocate | Commuter Life | Hi! My name is Mattie! I am a double majoring in Religion with a individualized major in German, Holocaust, and Genocide studies.
Mattie Tupper Commuter Advocate she/they Biography Biography Hi! My name is Mattie! I am a double majoring in Religion with a individualized major in German, Holocaust, and Genocide studies. I am minoring in Pre-Law and Sociology. A fun fact about me is that I love board games. My partner and I have over 15 board games. My favorite is definitely Dune. I am also a plant fanatic and I have 17 house plants!
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