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  • Bjug Harstad and Harstad HallBjug Aanondsen was born on December 17, 1848 in Valle, Setesdal, Norway

  • dialogue is encouraged, has really helped me expand my cultural lens and recognize the uniqueness of the human experience. The MFT program at PLU does a wonderful job of facilitating a safe place to deeply explore our similarities and our differences. — April Knight, '16 DISCOVER About Calendar Campus Map Land Acknowledgement Careers at PLU Lute Locker PLANNING Student Payments Textbooks Make a Gift Conference Planning RESOURCES Privacy Non-Discrimination Policy Accessibility Emergency Procedures

  • generalize between all of the Lobi peoples and some villages will have different meanings and uses for their bateba. (Rand African Art) – Brock Martin ’18, Environmental Studies Sources: Bacquart, Jean. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson, 1998. Bascom, William Russell. African Art in Cultural Perspective: an Introduction. New York: Norton, 1973. “Collections.” Burkina Faso; Lobi Peoples. http://uima.uiowa.edu/burkina-faso-lobi-peoples/. “Lobi Bateba Figure.” RAND AFRICAN ART. 2004

  • Introduction: African ArtIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like, emphasizing

  • cultural, ethnic, and religious traditions. Such diversity of viewpoint and methods in study rests at the heart of a theological tradition, which counsels humility and honesty in the pursuit of truth. In contrast to some church-related universities, the colleges and universities of the ELCA enjoy a supportive relationship with the many congregations who expect their schools to protect academic freedom, encourage disciplinary expertise, foster faithful criticism of cherished assumptions, and prepare

  • Conference ScheduleThursday, September 29, 2016Sessions take place in the Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center, unless noted. 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Registration in the University Center Upper Lobby 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Ideas Matter: Justice as Equality, Freedom, and Community in a Post-Enlightenment World Dr. Doug Oakman and Dr. David Deacon Joyner Very old ideas about justice continue to have relevance for our contemporary struggles. Racial injustice is rooted in long

  • assignment as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia. He is the author of Culture and Customs of Kenya (Greenwood, 2003), a broad introduction to the rich cultural, geographic, ethnic and linguistic diversity of this vibrant country, and a major contributor to the research and catalogs of Painting Ethiopia: The Life and Work of Qes Adamu Tesfaw (2005) and Ethiopia: Traditions of Creativity (1999) that accompanied the traveling national exhibitions of the same names. Additionally, he has curated museum

  • , Anderson University Center Registration Coming SoonFriday, Oct. 6 Class of 1973 50th Reunion Lutes in the Class of 1973 are gathering to celebrate 50 years since graduating from PLU. Click for more information!  5:30pm – Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center More InformationFriday, Oct. 6 Volleyball Game Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s basketball team as they take on George Fox! 7 pm – Olson Auditorium Registration Coming SoonFriday, Oct. 6 Musical Revue “Off

  • magicA Psalm for the Wild-built by Becky Chambers A short tale on robots returning to humanity after leaving for the wild.  Read if you love… solar punkLegends & Lattes by Travis Baldree This is a story about an ex-soldier opening a coffee shop in a high fantasy setting.  Read if you love…queer fiction, found family, or D&D. Yellowface by RF KuangYellowface explores issues of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation as a white author claims to be their Asian-American rival. Read if you love

  • in homes and classrooms. As America’s classrooms become more and more diverse, there is a growing need for teachers who are willing to navigate the cultural and social complexity of the diverse classroom. There’s also a significant need for educators from diverse backgrounds; significant evidence indicates that student outcomes are improved when they have at least one same-race teacher.A variety of career paths, especially if you invest in a master’s degreeDon’t fall for the idea that pursuing a