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religion students for a quickly changing religious landscape. 28:10- The challenges and rewards of studying philosophy. 31:05- How the MFA in creative writing program and the Scandinavian Cultural Center fit into the Division of Humanities. 33:10- How alumni of the humanities can get involved with their major department. × × × More PLU Podcasts DCHAT: PLU Interim Dean of Education and Kinesiology Terry BergesonOTI: Gender (ft. Center for Gender Equity Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology

the experiences of women of color. PLU alum Dawn Alger ’95, a San Juan Island-based nurse and gender-diverse patient advocate, joins her transgender son, Rigby Alger ’19, in “A Mother and Son’s Healing Journey through Gender Transformation.” Award-winning filmmaker and professor at The Evergreen State College, Gilda Shepperd, discusses her documentary “Since I Been Down” that focuses on the role education plays in resilience and healing for people behind bars.10th Biennial Wang SymposiumHealing

Assistantship in Mexico. Philosophy major Bo Frohock was admitted to the Ph.D. program at the University of South Florida, where he’ll continue his capstone research on continental thought with a focus on Hannah Arendt. English major Madeline Scully is headed to the London School of Economics to complete a Master’s Degree in Gender, Peace and Security. Many other students are similarly planning on excellent graduate programs, internships, and jobs next year. We are proud of every single one of our graduates

Director of Forensics for PLU’s storied speech and debate team, the T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum. He teaches Applied Research, Argumentation & Advocacy, Introduction to Communication, and Gender & Communication. Dr. Eckstein’s research explores the new democratic challenges and opportunities facing a networked culture. His work has appeared in The Quarterly Journal of Speech, The Journal of Argumentation in Context, Argumentation & Advocacy, and Relevant Rhetoric.Learn More Read Previous Did you know

The Women’s Center at 25: Stories of Inspiration and Impact Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 5, 2015 Image: People gather at the Women’s Center for a retreat. (PLU file photo) March 5, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)—Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and

Gender Equity LATEST POSTS PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree September 20, 2023 Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies. July 15, 2022 Nicole Jordan ’15 discusses her new role at PLU’s Center for Gender Equity March 16, 2020

PLU announces Master of Science in Kinesiology program Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / December 3, 2019 Image: Pacific Lutheran University is rolling out a prestigious new Master of Science in Kinesiology program, leveraging its standard-setting faculty and tradition of excellence to provide an intimate, mentorship-driven experience. December 3, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 2, 2019) — After almost six years of deliberation and preparation, Pacific

High, with an associate’s degree in gender studies from Green River College already under her belt. A committed activist, Ahmed served as the founding Interfaith Coordinator at Campus Ministry, worked at the Center for Student Success, and was part of “the collective,” an unaffiliated, grassroots group of organizers. Her award-winning Capstone project, on black women’s transformative resistance in higher education, sought to diagnose “benevolent racism,” which “operates under the guise of being

PLU School of Nursing professor to be inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 15, 2022 Image: Kathy Richardson instructs a class on suturing at PLU , Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. (PLU photo/John Froschauer) August 15, 2022 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsTacoma, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that Kathleen Richardson, assistant professor of nursing, has been selected to be a Fellow of the American Academy of