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Their Art : the Spirit of Equality Gendered Vulnerability : How Women Work Harder to Stay in Office Blood Letters : the Untold Story of Lin Zhao, a Martyr in Mao’s China Black Diamond Queens : African American Women and Rock and Roll Mothers of Massive Resistance : White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy AfroLatinas and LatiNegras : Culture, Identity, and Struggle from an Intersectional Perspective Women and Borders : Refugees, Migrants and Communities Liberating Hollywood : Women Directors

April 27, 2012 William Foege ’57 receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama By Barbara Clements, University Communications Dr. William Foege received the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at a White House ceremony on Tuesday, where President Barack Obama called him a leader in “one of medicine’s greatest success stories.” Obama noted – aside from the 6-foot, 7-inch Foege being “pretty tall,” – that the epidemiologist had President Obama fastens the Medal of Freedom

December 8, 2008 Sankta Lucia Fest opens the Christmas season Emma Kane said she remembers growing up with the candles, the white dresses and the red sash, as her family celebrated the Sankta Lucia Fest each Dec. 13.On Friday night, Kane, a sophomore from Portland, Ore., had a chance to celebrate a festival that honors light, faith and sacrifice in front of the PLU community as she was crowned this season’s Lucia out of 15 contenders for the title.“I’ve been doing this since I was little and I

, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Lutes aren’t afraid to do things unconventionally to leave the world better than they found it. Read Previous Nursing students honored in white coat and blessing of the hands ceremony Read Next PLU Nursing Students Honored in White Coat Blessing of the Hands Ceremony COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing

#BlackGirlMagic: PLU administrators uplift experiences of black students’ natural-hair journeys Posted by: Kari Plog / May 2, 2018 Image: Tolu Taiwo (left), outreach and prevention coordinator, and Angie Hambrick, assistant vice president for diversity, justice and sustainability. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) May 2, 2018 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2018) — Tolu Taiwo and Angie Hambrick know all about wearing natural hair in predominantly white

academics, to service – even athletics – and you are educating the entire student. “The students who graduate from here are students of life,” Stuen said. Read Previous Oil Literacy panel Read Next Crime of My Very Existence COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they

by Sheryl Ramstad and her brother, former U.S. Congressman Jim Ramstad, and 50 percent by more than 200 other family and friends. That makes it among the gifts with the largest number of contributors in university history. Read Previous Oil Literacy panel Read Next Crime of My Very Existence COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how

.” Maurice Eckstein ’11 – Hometown: San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago – Major: Communication “I didn’t really know a lot about social justice before I got here,” said Maurice Eckstein. “When I came here I was forced to become aware of it.” Maurice Eckstein ’11. Read Previous Oil Literacy panel Read Next Crime of My Very Existence COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS

and the Choral Union perform with the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra. The Ninth Symphony will feature the Choral Union’s Jennifer Gorham and alumni Karlene Miles and John Carlsen along with professional Benjamin Harris. C-Major Mass will feature Erin White, Annie Herzog, John Marzano, and Julian Reisenthel. Tickets available through www.everettphil.org Tuesday, May 14 | 8 pm | Lagerquist Concert Hall The Choir of the West and the Choral Union perform with the University Symphony Orchestra

PLU alumna earns Montana teacher of the year recognition, receives Presidential Award for Excellence Posted by: Zach Powers / December 15, 2016 Image: President Barack Obama greets Jessica Anderson, Montana, during a photo line in the Blue Room prior to an event to honor the 2016 National Teacher of the Year and finalists in the East Room of the White House, May 3, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) December 15, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA