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to the public, Speakers Bureau presentations range from pop culture to food to history. The presentations aim to be energetic and encouraging with the goal of inspiring discussion among the audience and in the community. The Ciabattari has two upcoming presentations open to the general public: On Feb. 6, she will be speaking in Redmond at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Lunch and Learn Program, and on March 3, she will present at Edmonds Community College for the Conversations in

discussion. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) The program also included a panel discussion providing philosophical, historical and physiological framing led by Professor of History Beth Kraig, Assistant Professor of English Jenny James, Professor of Psychology John Moritsugu, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Michael Schleeter and Director of Multicultural Recruitment Melannie Denise Cunningham. In addition to the events in New York and Missouri, the forum also considered the culture at PLU regarding race

Turkey during his one-year scholarship. Neal Sobania, Professor of History and PLU’s Post Graduate Fellowship Director, said one reason PLU consistently shows up among the country’s top Fulbright producers is that applicants receive intense tutoring, editing and encouragement from PLU faculty and staff. “I think one of the real strengths of our whole program is the astonishing help and support they get from faculty members,” said Sobania. “This is real significant to their success. … We’ve got

original score. “A World of Difference” is the 14th documentary produced by MediaLab in its 11-year history, throughout which it has won more than 40 international, national and regional awards for its work in filmmaking, video production, graphic design, motion graphics and community engagement. This latest production is the group’s first series. Lovrovich, who also performed much of the graphic design and branding work for “A World of Difference,” said that while she and her colleagues are gratified

her debut with the Seattle Opera this month, cast as Leonora in their production of Il Travatore. Read Previous Richard “Dick” Moe celebration of life service rescheduled to March 2 Read Next PLU’s own Crystal Aikin to headline on-campus Gospel Experience Concert during Black History Month 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 A family with a “Bjug” legacy of

students, staff, and faculty members of color. And we challenge those in our community who identify as white to examine the racial history of our country and its continuing impact on each of our lives. That’s why the forthcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan presents us with the opportunity to innovate in response to the mass inequities and healthcare disparities laid bare by racially motivated violence and the current COVID-19 pandemic. Lutes, it is on each one of us to do the hard

Georgia and Alabama. This trip was an opportunity to immerse myself in both the history and continued Civil Rights work. How did your PLU experience prepare you in ways you did and didn’t expect? My coursework and opportunities at PLU helped me to better understand my own identities and different structural injustices that impact our world. Because of the comprehensive and engaging curriculum I received, I knew that to be an effective educator I must work toward culturally responsive and equitable

closely with the Wang Center. This history of excellence in providing what Williams calls “high impact” experiential practices is why PLU leaders are excited that the Wang Center’s team will continue to partner with staff and faculty across campus to further refine the university’s commitment to engagement and inquiry. “Challenges like the housing crisis, climate change, and institutional racism all remind us that global issues are local issues and vice versa,” Williams says. “PLU faculty and staff

College has a long history of providing an exceptional education to local students,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “TCC alumni who enroll at PLU have a proven track record of strong performance in PLU classrooms, enriching our campus, and going on to lead and serve in the Tacoma/Pierce County community.” In addition to the automatic admission agreement, PLU will also offer a $30,000 per year scholarship to TCC students who qualify for the program. The admission program and scholarship are intended

legitimizing students’ Spanish language abilities is evident, as she provides them with the tools to expand their linguistic repertoires. A colleague described Davidson’s teaching as transcending conventional boundaries. They wrote that “her courses destabilize fixed notions of identity and prompt students to critically examine history and culture. The transformative impact of her teaching is palpable, as students emerge empowered and equipped with a critical perspective that challenges oppressive dynamics