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PLU’s mission to support the education of our students and larger community on issues of diversity and justice are intimately connected to the study of the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Studies at the University of South Florida, delivers his keynote address titled “Sub-Saharan Africans and the Holocaust” during the 15th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Emma Stafki).Dr. Elizabeth Baer, Research Professor of English and African Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, delivers her speech titled “German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich: Imperialism, Race, and Sexual Violence” during the 15th Annual Powell-Heller
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of ‘Politics in Washington State’ on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on…
PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State Posted by: Zach Powers / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of 'Politics in Washington State' on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on the campus of the state
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Following PLU’s annual University Conference kick-off, our faculty members attended a number of breakout sessions, one of which was led by Teresa Ciabattari, chair of Women’s and Gender Studies and associate professor of Sociology. Here, Dr. Ciabattari helps us understand what we can do to…
understand why these retention and graduation rates vary by race/ethnicity, we can look at data that focus on students’ subjective experiences at PLU. We have three main sources for this: • The 2012 Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI); • The 2012 Diverse Learning Environments Survey (DLE); and • The annual MAP-Works survey. The SSI and DLE were given to samples of PLU students, which exacerbates the problem of small category sizes. However, multiple years of MAP-Works data can be combined to allow for
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Life Under Drones is the first of its kind: a gathering of leaders in scholarly, military, artistic, and technology industries to assess the influence of drones on contemporary life. Taking place September 18-19, 2019, Life Under Drones will feature keynotes presentations, panels, art installations, workshops,…
disciplines and industries come together to discuss the implications of drone technology in a rapidly changing society. Drones pose the potential to radically shift the current landscapes in media, politics, law, commerce, intelligence gathering, military operations, law enforcement, and other prominent industries and disciplines. The way that these shifts pose challenges to the current working order is referred to as “disruptive innovation.” We believe that all disruptive innovations should be studied
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Pacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition.
Degrees and CertificatesPacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition. Graduate degree programs in business, marketing analytics, creative writing, education, marriage and family therapy, kinesiology, social work, and nursing challenge students to increase their understanding and competence in theory, research and practice. Graduates are prepared to become thoughtful and
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News for Pacific Lutheran University.
PLU Professor announced as Keynote speaker for the 2024 Latinx Youth Summit Dr. Chávez is a distinguished author, teacher and speaker with years of research experience. Dr. Chávez specializes in American government, public policy, Latino politics, and race and politics. Her work centers on the political, civic, and professional experiences of Latinos in American society and her… November 20, 2024
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The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work
about my experiences as a queer mixed-race woman without facing ridicule. I feel like I’ve really found a community here and am excited to see what opportunities and experiences await me in the future.”Explore Identity. Become an Advocate for Positive Social and Environmental Change.The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work towards equity as
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We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…
from our Diversity Center’s My Language/My Choice campaign: “That’s so gay.” “Retarded.” “What are you?” These phrases all lead to one overarching question: Do I belong here? It’s a question we have to address for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, physical disability—everyone.And, while PLU has addressed issues of diversity in our campus community through robust discussions and events, reminders of the need
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Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies faculty and staff.
Angie Hambrick Angie Hambrick, Resident Instructor of Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies Full Profile 253-535-8180 hambriaz@plu.edu
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Care is a central component of the PLU mission “to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care–for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.
the Women’s and Gender Studies research guide. Research assistance is also available. PLU also offers a major and minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies. In the Women’s and Gender Studies minor students explore the role of gender and sexuality in society and culture. Students understand the complexities of gender, sexual identity, and feminism, and they apply these ideas in a variety of academic disciplines. In the major students also examine gender and sexuality alongside such factors as
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