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Learn More: Makonde Mask 3These lipiko masks, which in the language of the Makonde people means “helmet mask.” come from the minority ethnic group of the Makonde live in southern Tanzania and northeastern Mozambique, both north and south of the Rovuma River. The Makonde first came to the region in the eighteenth and nineteenth century seeking refuge from the slave trade and they have continued to experience a great deal of cultural transformation and change over the past century, but especially

Learn More: Makonde Mask 4These lipiko masks, which in the language of the Makonde people means “helmet mask.” come from the minority ethnic group of the Makonde live in southern Tanzania and northeastern Mozambique, both north and south of the Rovuma River. The Makonde first came to the region in the eighteenth and nineteenth century seeking refuge from the slave trade and they have continued to experience a great deal of cultural transformation and change over the past century, but especially

throughout much of south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo. Luba applies to a variety of peoples who are of different origins but speak closely related language and share many similar cultural traits. The Luba occupy savanna and forest regions and practice hunting, gathering, farming, and herding. They practice circumcision, women’s initiation, have associations with hunting, magic, and medicine. They are also renowned wood-carvers. The religion of the Luba people share common cosmology and basic

PLU supports the efforts of faculty, students, staff, and administrators to employ and augment the inclusive language guidelines of their professions or disciplines, and to reflect upon the cultural conditions which have made such guidelines integral to contemporary language use. General ELCA guidelines suggest that inclusive language avoid stereotypes and biases and not alienate, demean, or misrepresent persons based on gender, race, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, class

Ferdinand in Sarajevo (in 1914) and I realized, ’Wow, history is a living thing!’” Travel had the power to inspire a teenage Steves, setting him on a serendipitous career path. His company, Back Door Productions, employs 100 people. He also had the opportunity to raise his now grown-children with an unparalleled world perspective. He hopes PLU students take advantage of Global Studies opportunities — for their sake, and everyone else’s. “When I was younger globalization wasn’t that big of a deal, but

assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo (in 1914) and I realized, ’Wow, history is a living thing!’” Travel had the power to inspire a teenage Steves, setting him on a serendipitous career path. His company, Back Door Productions, employs 100 people. He also had the opportunity to raise his now grown-children with an unparalleled world perspective. He hopes PLU students take advantage of Global Studies opportunities — for their sake, and everyone else’s. “When I was younger globalization

interested in all aspects of German cultural and history. Her research and publications are focused on the role of the artist in public discourse in East and West Germany, as well as on the exhibition of contemporary art as a cultural and political force in the Cold War era and today. Her most recent work deals with contemporary art and cultural integration. PLU Faculty ProfileIn addition to teaching on topics such as gender issues, identity, and memory in modern and contemporary art, Heather is

Norwegian Inspiration for Disney's FrozenDisney’s Frozen is a world-wide success, but did you know the film makers studied Norwegian history and culture extensively while working on the film? And did you know it is based on a Hans Christian Andersen tale? Come find out these tidbits and many more at the Scandinavian Cultural Center! A new exhibition opens on Sunday, January 11th, 2015 at 2pm with a screening of the film Frozen, a rosemaling demonstration by Julie Ann Hebert, and a discussion

will read diverse texts within their historical and cultural contexts, developing a critical understanding of how literature can both uphold and resist existing structures of power. 5. Critical Approaches. Students will apply ideas from works of criticism and theory in their own reading and writing. 6. Vocation and Community. Students will evaluate the roles reading, writing, and language play in their vocational goals and in different community settings.

Aram Mrjoian Tuesday, November 2, 2021 7PM, Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUC This event is open to the campus community for in-person, socially distanced attendance. Aram Mrjoian is a writer, editor, critic, and educator. He earned his PhD in creative writing at Florida State University and his MFA at Northwestern University. Aram has also volunteered as a creative writing mentor or instructor at the Adroit Journal, 826, Hugo House, and Open Books Chicago. His writing has appeared or is