Fences by August Wilson preformed in the Studio Theater PLU, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

Fences becomes the first theater production directed by a student of color.

Diversity Inclusion Timeline
2018

Tacoma Pride Festival

Tacoma Pride Festival logo 2018.

The Diversity Center and Marketing and Communications partner to participate in the Tacoma Pride Festival.

New dean

PLU establishes and fills the position of Dean of Inclusive Excellence.

2017

Fences

Fences by August Wilson preformed in the Studio Theater PLU, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

Fences becomes the first theater production directed by a student of color.

Multi-Faith

Multi-Faith Mediation and Prayer space is established in Anderson University Center.

Hawai’i

The Diversity Center hosts first alumni travel weekend to Hawai’i.

BBQ at CGE

Queer BBQ hosted during the first week of school in the backyard of the Center for Gender Equity.

Orientation Welcome Reception

The Diversity Center hosts first Orientation Welcome Reception, to welcome and celebrate students and families from various cultural affinity groups.

RLCs

Development of new Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) that are affinity based, including First in Family, Students of Color, and Lavender Communities takes place.

“J-Groups”

Residential Life Resident Directors create “J-Groups” Intergroup Dialogue-based four-week reading/discussion groups on various social justice topics for R/CA continued education.

2016

Presentation

The Collective presents at the Board of Regents.