Epiphany is a three-part series about the church season that comes after Christmas. Epiphany is the season that explores the many ways that God reveals Godself in our world. It’s a season about illumination, discovery, revelation. Pastor Jen hopes we can use this lens of Epiphany to think about issues in our world and the connections with our lives…

Epiphany is a three-part series about the church season that comes after Christmas. Epiphany is the season that explores the many ways that God reveals Godself in our world. It’s a season about illumination, discovery, revelation. Pastor Jen hopes we can use this lens of Epiphany to think about issues in our world and the connections with our lives…

Epiphany is a three-part series about the church season that comes after Christmas. Epiphany is the season that explores the many ways that God reveals Godself in our world. It’s a season about illumination, discovery, revelation. Pastor Jen hopes we can use this lens of Epiphany to think about issues in our world and the connections with our lives…

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Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, has a conversation with Kolby Harvey '08, Malia Oshiro ’13 and Jennifer Warwick '03 about the myths, stigmas and misconceptions about self-care — and why we need to practice it.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with PLU's Dean of Inclusive Excellence Jennifer Smith, Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications Lace Smith and Boo Dodson '12 to discuss Performative Allyship — what it looks like, how it hurts minoritized communities and how to be bett…

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, records live from the twin-island republic of Trinidad & Tobago with Maurice Eckstein '11 and Kareen Ottley '09 to discuss their experience as native Trinidad & Tobago students studying away at PLU, what it means to have PLU students coming to their country to …

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Associate Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, records live from the twin-island republic of Trinidad & Tobago with Nicole Jordan '15, Jonathan Adams '16, Shai Wilson '19 and Quenessa Long '18 — a conversation that explores what studying away here meant for all four students during their studies at PLU, and…

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU economics professor Krisztina Nagy and religion professor Erik Hammerstrom for a conversation about interfaith work from the perspective of non-Lutherans teaching and working in Lutheran higher education.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with anthropology professor and PLU Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator Katherine Wiley, Hispanic studies professor Giovanna Urdangarain, and anthropology and global studies professor Dr. Ami Shah to discuss service abroad — but more importantly, ho…

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Aziza Ahmed '20 and Kara Barkman '19 for a conversation about interfaith work: how that looks at Pacific Lutheran University, how it impacts the Lutheran identity and what the students' different experiences and backgrounds — one Muslim, one Lutheran — have been with interfaith interactions on campus.…

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with former interim PLU pastor and Director of Congregational Engagement John Rosenberg and St. Mark's Lutheran by the Narrows pastor Jan Ruud to discuss faith in times of trouble. Both Rosenberg and Rudd spoke at the 2018 Summer Institute in Pastoral Theology: "Leading a Congregation in Anxious Times."…

As part of our partnership with Tacoma podcasting powerhouse Channel 253, President Allan Belton and Assistant Director of Admission for Equity & Access Julian Franco got to sit down with Nerd Farmer Podcast host and 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling for a conversation about trends in higher education, access and the equity wor…

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, discusses the university's Trinidad and Tobago exchange program with noted Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace, PLU English professor Barbara Temple-Thurston and D-Center alum Shelondra Harris '17.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU Acting President Allan Belton and University Provost Joanna Gregson to discuss the university's Lutheran identity, their roles on campus and what it means to work here, how they themselves identify spiritually, and the paths they've taken to discover their vocations.…

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with Diversity Center alumni Maurice Eckstein '11 and Nicole Jordan '15 to discuss this year's Common Reading book, "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Angie Hambrick, PLU's Assistance Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with Diversity Center alumni Maurice Eckstein '11 and Nicole Jordan '15 to discuss this year's Common Reading book, "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with Pacific Lutheran University students Emily Shane and Alex Lund to discuss faith formation at a Lutheran university, and how their own faith paths have changed while being a part of Lutheran higher education.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Pastor Jen Rude sits down with PLU Chair of Lutheran Studies Marit Trelstad to discuss Lutheran higher education and why it matters.Av Pacific Lutheran University

In the first episode of "Because We're Lutheran," Pacific Lutheran University Pastor Jen Rude discusses spiritual journeys and faith traditions with two non-Lutheran PLU graduates.Av Pacific Lutheran University

Brian Laubach ’84 ’95 and Isaiah Huey ’20 attended Pacific Lutheran University three decades apart. All it took was an hour of conversation to bridge the generational gap.That’s the power of the PLU connection.0:00: Introductions1:38: How did you get to PLU?4:10: World class faculty7:36: How does your family support you?9:12: Transitioning from hig…

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The fifth episode of PLU's DCHAT podcast features a discussion with David Huelsbeck, professor of anthropology and dean of the PLU Division of Social Sciences.Av Pacific Lutheran University

The eleventh episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "irrefutable" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Associate Professor of Religion Seth Dowland and Associate Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies Claire Todd.Conversation Highlights1:00- Warm up questions to do with hist…

The tenth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "stress" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Associate Professor of Physics Katrina Hay, and Assistant Professor of Global Studies and Anthropology Ami Shah.Av Pacific Lutheran University

The ninth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "symbol" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Professor of English Lisa Marcus and Associate Professor of History and Benson Family Chair Michael Halvorson.Conversation Highlights:3:35: Dream subject and location for a J-Term study away c…

Shamil Idriss delivered the third biennial Ambassador Chris Stevens Memorial Lecture at Pacific Lutheran University on March 1, 2017. Idriss is President and CEO of Search for Common Ground, a global conflict transformation organization with offices in 35 countries. He previously served as Deputy Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizat…

A discussion about Islam and what it's like to be Muslim on campus among host and PLU alumnus Jonathan Adams '16 and PLU students Alaa Alshaibani '17 and Fatoumatta Conteh '19.Learn more at www.plu.edu/listenAv Pacific Lutheran University

A discussion about sexual assault and cultural context among host and PLU alumnus Jonathan Adams '16, PLU Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Tolu Taiwo and PLU student Olivia Egejuru '19.Learn more at www.plu.edu/listenAv Pacific Lutheran University

Tamara Williams and Joel Zylstra — who lead the Wang Center and the Center for Community Engagement and Service, respectively — discuss the environmental impacts of study away and how PLU onsets its carbon footprint, as well as other issues related to global education and community service.Av Pacific Lutheran University

The fourth episode of PLU's DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Matt Smith, Associate Professor of Biology, Undergraduate Research Program Director and dean of the PLU Division of Natural Sciences.PLEASE NOTE: The Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture is on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in PLU's Scandinavian Cultural Center.…

At this time last year, Martha Spieker '16 was halfway through her senior year and serving as president of the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU). Now, she works in Washington D.C. on "The Hill," as the Press Assistant and Legislative Correspondent in the office of Rep. Derek Kilmer.…

The third episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Kevin O'Brien, Dean of the PLU Division of Humanities.Av Pacific Lutheran University

A discussion about white privilege among host and PLU alumnus Jonathan Adams '16, Associate Professor of Sociology Teresa Ciabattari and Dean of Humanities and Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O'Brien.Learn more at www.plu.edu/listenAv Pacific Lutheran University

The second episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Chung-Shing Lee, dean of the PLU School of Business.Av Pacific Lutheran University

The inaugural episode of Pacific Lutheran University’s DCHAT podcast features a discussion with Terry Bergeson, the interim dean of the PLU School of Education and Kinesiology. DCHAT is a new interview-based podcast featuring PLU academic deans and highlighted by questions submitted by PLU alumni. Fall 2016 DCHAT episodes will also include intervie…

While visiting campus to cheer on her son, Alex, and the PLU football team, CrossFit champion Cheryl Brost ’92 reunited with her former coach and mentor Colleen Hacker to discuss smoothie ingredients, PLU women’s soccer memories, health and wellness philosophies, and much more.GUEST BIOGRAPHIESCheryl Brost is currently ranked number one in the worl…

PLU professors Samuel Torvent and Beth Griech-Polelle discuss Martin Luther's anti-semitism, Lutheran Higher Education and PLU’s upcoming Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education. Dr. Torvent serves as a Professor of Religion and is the Endowed Chair in Lutheran Studies at PLU. Dr. Griech-Polelle is an Associate Professor of History and the…

PLU faculty members discuss Pokémon, the presidential election, parenting and the meaning of "civility."The eighth episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "civility" among host and Communication and Theatre Department Chair Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill and Marriage and Family T…

The seventh episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "failure" among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila, and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown.Conversation Highlights6:50: How can failure present a path to success?10:00: Developing a "thick sk…

A conversation with PLU Assistant Professor of Religion Seth Dowland about his new book "Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right."Av Pacific Lutheran University

The sixth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'interpret' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Assistant Professor of Religion Michael Zbaraschuk and Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Kane Anderson.Conversation Highlights3:25: What comic book character would make the best President o…

The fifth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'gender' among host and PLU Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women's Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey.Av Pacific Lutheran University

The fourth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'protest' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, PLU President and Professor of English Thomas W. Krise and Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Angie Hambrick. Recorded November 24, 2015.)“Open to Interpretation” …

The third episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "climate" between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill.“Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and impl…

The second episode of "Open to Interpretation" features a discussion of the word "violence" between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin.“Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications …

Hosted by Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. The inaugural episode of OTI is a discussion of the word “advocacy” between Young, Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O…

Known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, Pacific Lutheran University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program challenges its students to consider difficult questions relating to artistry, self-awareness and commission. “What are your goals as a student and maker of literature, as an artist contributing to the conversation about the urgent ma…