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Globally, Pacific Lutheran University alumni come face to face with the international conflicts that are defining the modern era. Some by accident, others by choice.
mayor of a town, a brigade commander of an Iraqi army unit and a local police chief. All had their own areas of responsibility, he said. “But me as a 22-year-old lieutenant? Luckily, I had my political science degree and I have my training,” Calata said. “But how do you expect a 22-year-old kid to go into a place as old as the Bible and say ‘here, I’m going to fix your ancient problems.’” Dom Calata '08 Calata said he often thought back to the way Boice and his other ROTC instructors drew upon their
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By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Monday, February 19, 2018 (President’s Day), students at Pacific Lutheran University are invited for a special tour of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters (HQ). The event is being sponsored by Amazon and PLU’s office of Career…
interdisciplinary endeavor. In the wake of this cross-fertilization and expansion, I came to believe that most innovation research is best approached through an interdisciplinary frame. I still try to implement this insight at PLU, where we specialize in interdisciplinary training. At Amazon Corporation, there are now 5,000 people working on Alexa and related technologies. This represents a major investment in money and people power, and it indicates how important the company believes that conversational
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Created by undocumented students, for undocumented students, our group and our meetings provide a space to connect with community members, share on and off-campus resources, and learn about
wellbeing.PLU Counseling, Health, & WellnessPLU Counseling, Health & Wellness Services (CHWS) provides integrated medical, mental health, and wellness care to enable optimal student overall well-being. PLU is investing in training and engaging in shared learning to ensure our capacity to provide responsive mental health and health resources to all of our students, including undocumented students. CHWS website provides many resources including how to make an appointment with the Counseling Center, Health
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How to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times 1:45 – 3:30 p.m. | March 7 | Chris Knutzen, Anderson University Center Who: Mónica Guzmán, Bridge-Builder, Journalist,
the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, 22 Tribal Colleges, and UW collaborators, she is conducting 2 studies: (a) a psychiatric epidemiology prevalence and correlates study (N=3,202, and (b) a TCU-cultural adaptation of Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS). Dr. Duran has also been Co-PI of an NIMH-funded R25 HIV and Mental Health research training program and a Co-Investigator on an NINR CBPR methods and measures study: Engage for Equity. Bonnie’s past
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Taking care of your mental health and overall well-being (and taking care of each other) is vital when you’re in college. PLU is all about having your back, making sure you have the support you need, and fostering a community of care. When it comes…
provides a supportive community on campus for neurodivergent individuals, offering a space to share their college and life experiences and discuss the challenges and triumphs that come with diverse disabilities. 2. Stay active Engaging in physical activity enhances your mental well-being by diminishing anxiety, depression, and negative mood, while simultaneously boosting self-esteem and cognitive function. Our Names Fitness Center offers cardio and strength training equipment and is attached to
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Mission: The Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference at Pacific Lutheran University teaches the history and the lessons of the Holocaust to students and educators throughout the Pacific
Solution in Poland. Ilana Cone Kennedy is the Director of Education for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. For almost 10 years, Ilana has worked with students, teachers, and the community of the Pacific Northwest to develop resources and teacher training to support Holocaust education. Ilana holds a Masters degree from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia. Ilana has attended numerous conferences on Holocaust and genocide education
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To be Jewish in Poland, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, meant experiencing both the highs of cultural life and the absolute low of persecution and discrimination, culminating in the world’s
Conference for Holocaust EducationThe Seventh Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education: The conference highlighted the newly-approved Holocaust/Genocide Minor at PLU, Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center teacher training and talks by Holocaust survivors. The theme for this conference was “Survivors and Rescuers.” Scholars Dr. Susannah Heschel, Dr. Hartmut Lehmann and Dr. Christopher Browning presented their latest work in this year’s theme, “Survivors & Rescuers.” Survivors
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Mission: The Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference at Pacific Lutheran University teaches the history and the lessons of the Holocaust to students and educators throughout the Pacific
Solution in Poland. Ilana Cone Kennedy is the Director of Education for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. For almost 10 years, Ilana has worked with students, teachers, and the community of the Pacific Northwest to develop resources and teacher training to support Holocaust education. Ilana holds a Masters degree from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia. Ilana has attended numerous conferences on Holocaust and genocide education
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Mission: The Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference at Pacific Lutheran University teaches the history and the lessons of the Holocaust to students and educators throughout the Pacific
Solution in Poland. Ilana Cone Kennedy is the Director of Education for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. For almost 10 years, Ilana has worked with students, teachers, and the community of the Pacific Northwest to develop resources and teacher training to support Holocaust education. Ilana holds a Masters degree from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia. Ilana has attended numerous conferences on Holocaust and genocide education
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Mission: The Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference at Pacific Lutheran University teaches the history and the lessons of the Holocaust to students and educators throughout the Pacific
Solution in Poland. Ilana Cone Kennedy is the Director of Education for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. For almost 10 years, Ilana has worked with students, teachers, and the community of the Pacific Northwest to develop resources and teacher training to support Holocaust education. Ilana holds a Masters degree from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia. Ilana has attended numerous conferences on Holocaust and genocide education
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