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social justice. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) “The goal was to make it absolutely ecumenical,” Moore said. “They wanted an open-arms book.” That’s exactly what The Saint John’s Bible is, in size and philosophy. PLU will use it to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation as part of its yearlong Re•forming series. The university is hosting a volume of the Heritage Edition — part of a series of 299 authentically reproduced versions designed to be shared more widely than the handwritten original. The

is the insistence that human beings are not called upon to escape this world, but rather to engage this world. The Wild Hope Center for Vocation at PLU takes its name from a poem called “The Summer Day” by the late Mary Oliver. In the piece, she poses the profound invocation: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” In the Lutheran tradition, a life worth living is one that’s lived in service to others. To Sergia Hay, associate professor of philosophy and Fall

and Jess Forever, and the remake of The Muppets. She went to Harvard, and although she was involved in acting and music, she majored in religion and philosophy. How did that happen? “I don’t know, I um. . .” she laughed. “I think that’s the whole point of a liberal arts education, is you study something that you would never get the opportunity to study that has nothing to do with what you actually end up doing in your real life.” Music Department Questions and AnswersHow do I get a music

graphic design, book arts, print making, and other forms of art making. Emily MetzlerThe Philosophy of a Flowers Life Faculty Mentor: Alex Krajkowski, Communication, Media & Design Arts This project will focus on cliche photos we see daily in the media, with a bit of a twist. I have taken some photos of flowers for a photography class that is not the typical photos that one would see on social media. I have taken four photos all representing a certain stage in the flowers' life. Adrienne SlawikMnemic

States,” Davidson said. Students in the cohorts claim a variety of backgrounds — with families from countries all over Central and South America, for example — and their majors are as diverse as they are: biology, education, philosophy, social work, kinesiology, and more. But Davidson said their shared experiences are key to creating the sense of community, a primary factor that has contributed to the cohorts’ near-perfect retention rate, despite the challenges first-generation students of color

in the M.A.E./Cert program. (6) EDUC 587 : History of Education A study of great men and women whose lives and writings have shaped and continue to shape the character of American education. (3) EDUC 588 : ST: Leadership in Higher Education Leadership development for administrators and faculty. Focus on higher education leadership models as they relate to PLU. Restricted to PLU administrators and faculty. (1 to 4) EDUC 589 : Philosophy of Education Philosophical and theoretical foundations of

hopeful and livable future for young people in these times of crises. Sponsorship: Dr. Shiva’s visit is made possible by sponsorships from the Norwegian Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Arbaugh Family Foundation and in collaboration with the PLU Philosophy Department’s annual Food Symposium. Juan VilloroWorking Title: Critiques of the Apocalypse: End Times and Resilience in Contemporary Mexico Who: Juan Villoro, Prize-winning Author and Political Commentator Bio: Juan Villoro (b. 1956

philosophy and Fall 2018 interim director of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation, service, in part, means “blurring the line between yourself and the neighbor.” “I find that I thrive in a community that is nurturing and inclusive,” says Simone Smith, coordinator for student rights and responsibilities and disabilities support services. “My vocation is being able to build that network of support for others.” Lidia Ruyle, a 25-year PLU veteran who works in facilities management, says that she found a sense

all of their teaching jobs with fully certified candidates. More than 80 percent were required to employ teachers with emergency certificates or as long-term substitutes, and 93 percent indicated that they were “struggling” or in a “crisis” mode for finding qualified candidates. Tucker underscored the need for teachers, especially those in high-needs areas. She said the district partnerships tout a “grow your own” philosophy that creates a direct route for candidates with a proven track record of

. Haim Saadoun, Ben Zvi Institute, and the Open University Bio: Dr. Haim Saadoun is a professor emeritus at the Open University in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Judaic Studies in Israel and he is the Director of the Center for Documentation on North African Jewry During World War II, The Ben Zvi Institute for the Study of Jewish Communities in the East, Jerusalem. He is also a member of the academic committee of the International Institute for Holocaust Research, Yad Vashem. Dr. Saadoun