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Beth Griech-Polelle Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies Full Profile she/her/hers 253-535-7642 griechba@plu.edu

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

College of Professional Studies Student Space Reservation RequestStudents who wish to reserve any space/room in KHP or Columbia Center for theatre and dance classwork, rehearsals, performance and/or studio time should email Ryan Marsh (marshrl@plu.edu) identifying the space, days, times and purpose for your reservation.

Genocide Studies Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education Natalie Mayer Holocaust and Genocide Studies Lecture Annual Raphael Lemkin Lecture Kurt Mayer Summer Scholars and Lemkin Essay contest Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies The Department of Religion Courses throughout history, political science, english, social work, and more. Campus LifePLU is committed to creating inclusive living communities that foster a sense of belonging and comfort for all students. Residential Life at PLU

. Particular attention will be paid to Martin Luther’s controversial statements on the Jews, and later episodes of polemic, persecution, and tolerance that came in their wake. 11:00 a.m. – The Past is Present: Holocaust Remembrance in Contemporary German Art Dr. Heather Mathews, Associate Professor in Art History, PLU In Germany, art plays a major role in the public narrative of the Holocaust. Stories of victims, perpetrators, survivors, and their descendants that might otherwise have been forgotten or

submission. Essays must demonstrate that students have read the biographical sketch on Raphael Lemkin, available at College of Liberal Studies document library. Each year, PLU offers students a chance to participate in a Lemkin Essay contest. Students are asked to write a 7-10 page essay on the topic “Genocide: What does it mean to you?” A panel of faculty members judge the essays. The first place essay winner will be awarded $750. Second place award is $250. All essay contributors will be invited to

submission. Essays must demonstrate that students have read the biographical sketch on Raphael Lemkin, available at College of Liberal Studies document library. Each year, PLU offers students a chance to participate in a Lemkin Essay contest. Students are asked to write a 7-10 page essay on the topic “Genocide: What does it mean to you?” A panel of faculty members judge the essays. The first place essay winner will be awarded $750. Second place award is $250. All essay contributors will be invited to

Coordinator of the University Gallery (including the University Gallery Annex and the Karen Hille Phillips Gallery) and manages the University’s Permanent Art Collection.Dr. Lisa MarcusWho: Dr. Lisa Marcus, Chair of Holocaust and Genocide Studies Program, Professor of English at PLU PLU Faculty ProfileDr. Seth DowlandWho: Dr. Seth Dowland, Associate Professor of American Religious History at PLU Bio: Seth Dowland teaches courses on American Christianity, Islam in America, and the intersection of religion

For TeachersStudy Guide to the MTV film, I’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust Created by Facing History and Ourselves Study Guides and Other Educational Materials on I’m Still Here and Salvaged Pages: Young Writers` Diaries of the Holocaust by Alexandra Zapruder Beyond Anne Frank: Other Holocaust-Era Diaries Lesson Plans created by the Houston Holocaust Museum

For TeachersStudy Guide to the MTV film, I’m Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust Created by Facing History and Ourselves Study Guides and Other Educational Materials on I’m Still Here and Salvaged Pages: Young Writers` Diaries of the Holocaust by Alexandra Zapruder Beyond Anne Frank: Other Holocaust-Era Diaries Lesson Plans created by the Houston Holocaust Museum