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Dr. Alberto Ledesma speaks at the 3rd Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Latino Studies Lecture Annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Latino Studies LectureThe César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Latino Studies Lecture uplifts Latino/a/x scholars, artists, and activists who embody the legacies of our communities’ leaders. Celebrating the interdisciplinarity of Latino Studies and the diversity of our peoples, each lecture features different kinds of knowledge and forms of activism. Speakers visit

Developing and Nurturing Purpose in the Academic Life at PLU and in the WorldThe success of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation is due, in large part, to the work of faculty mentors who engage students with questions of meaning and purpose—in the classroom, in casual conversation, through collaborative research, and in more formal Wild Hope events. Through a year-long seminar with seven colleagues across the university, faculty are invited to consider the idea that purposeful learning shapes

Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education“Africa and the Holocaust”ScheduleFree and Open to the Public - Registration RequiredAll Times Posted are Pacific Standard (PST)Wednesday, October 25thThursday, October 26thFriday, October 27thWednesday, October 25th7:00 p.m. – Opening Keynote Address: “Sub-Saharan Africans and the Holocaust”, AUC Regency RoomDr. Edward Kissi, Associate Professor, Department of Africana Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, University of South

Art On CampusVisiting campus and can’t make it to the gallery? There’s a plethora of art around PLU for your enjoyment. Campus art weaves the story of PLU’s history; some pieces mark historical events while others like the Rose Window illustrate our Lutheran Heritage. All art listed below can be viewed outdoors.Scandinavian Prow Date and Artist: 1992; Paul Schweiss See it: The Scandinavian Prow is located on east side of campus in front of the University Center. The prow can be viewed from Park

Below, you will find a selection of activities and assignments that address some aspect of the research process. These activities were designed to be flexible and adaptable, and as such, we are only providing a general overview of the learning tasks and not a full description. Similarly, and whenever possible, we have provided a few ideas about how to adapt them to a blended or online environment. This list will continue to evolve and will be updated with ongoing input from both faculty and

Encountering Adam Smith in ScotlandIn July of 2015, I traveled to Scotland under the auspices of a Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Award. The primary purpose of my trip was to present my current research at a joint meeting of the International Adam Smith Society and the Rousseau Association, which was held at the University of Glasgow. In general, my research centers on classical political economy—particularly that of the 18th Century Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith—and

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