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Tamara Williams, executive director of the Wang Center for Global Education, discusses PLU’s holistic approach to global education and its role in an increasingly interconnected world amid conflict
change in the challenging global context of the 21st century. Grounded in a clear mission, guided by enlightened leadership and supported by generous donors and foundations, the institution began the process of creating a global campus decades ago, emerging as a national leader in 2009 upon receipt of the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. The award recognizes PLU’s consistently high percentages of graduates who study away. It underscores the scope and delivery of global
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The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also known as Chief Academic Officer, at PLU is responsible to the President and the Board of Regents for reporting on all academic affairs
Celebrating our faculty Find out about the achievements and accomplishments of our faculty. Faculty Accolades Welcome to the Office of the ProvostThe Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also known as Chief Academic Officer, is responsible to the President and the Board of Regents for reporting on all academic affairs and activities. The Provost oversees all academic divisions and professional schools, as well as the Library, the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged
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Spring 2023 Capstone presentation schedules from PLU Global Studies graduating seniors.
The Department of Global Studies is proud to present the 2023 Senior Capstones. Presentation dates: May 24th, 2023 – 10:30-2:30 May 25th, 2023 – 11:00-2:30 Anderson University Center, Room 201 Click on each student name to see their presentation title. Zoom Link For Presentations May 24, 202310:30 am - Jasneet Sandhu11:00 am - Henri Coronado-Volta11:30 - Tamber Price10:30 am - Jasneet SandhuSikhs vs. the System: Uncovering the Ongoing Government Led Sikh Genocide in Panjab11:00 am - Henri
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Sirine Fodstad spent nearly two decades traveling the world for work. But her story starts and ends in Norway, where she is a global human resources director for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.
and it was a mix between scary and exciting.” Fodstad seemed to cope well with the fear. She earned not one, not two, but three bachelor’s degrees during her time at PLU. In between studying French, business and economics, she managed to find time to study away, as well, launching her global lifestyle long before she knew where her education would take her. “I don’t think I saw myself here when I was a student at PLU,” she said. “I ended up working with people, and I love that. It was a bit by
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The 9th Wang Center Symposium – Disarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and Difference – takes up the issue of heightened political and societal polarization within the U.S.
MoreReading Challenge The PLU community is invited to participate in a Polarization Reading Group Challenge. Learn More The Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged EducationWorking collaboratively with academic units and campus partners of Pacific Lutheran University, the Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of “educating to achieve a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world
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8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility
arduous and treacherous treks, to search for water and food, flee from danger, or find more hospitable environments to achieve their goals. More recently, migration patterns have been disrupted and accelerated as all species confront the very real consequences of climate change, which include an increase in global health crises and the destruction of fragile ecosystems and the life that dwells in them. “While movement is not a required element of trafficking, it is the case that those fleeing are
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PLU ePassYour ePass account gives you access to a wide range of resources at PLU such as e-mail, the Sakai Learning Management System, secure PLU web pages, Library resources, and network registration for your devices. This site allows you to: Claim your PLU ePass account Change your password Update your security questions Set your email alias / nickname To manage your account, use the menu to the left. You will be required to sign in with your PLU ePass username and password.
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Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet, and prosperity, both now and in the future.
informed student body, as well as tactical resources like the Resource Conservation Management and Waste Diversion experts in Facilities Management.Quick Links AASHE Campus Restaurants Work Order Request FormSustainability StatementAt PLU, we recognize sustainability as both a commitment to environmental stewardship and justice. We recognize the urgency of addressing the human impacts on the planet and on climate change and the fundamental interdependence that exists between ourselves, others, and our
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Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global Genocides TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in campus life—and present a moving, enlightening evening of personal storytelling…
PLU Hosts Rwanda’s Best Young Debaters Posted by: Sandy Dunham / August 28, 2015 Image: Students from iDebate Rwanda will visit campus and hold a mock debate on Sept. 21. (Photo: iDebate Rwanda) August 28, 2015 Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global GenocidesBy Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in
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Discipline Dash: Professor Ami Shah on Global Studies Posted by: vcraker / June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021 Interested in PLU’s Global Studies program? This degree offers courses and experiences designed to equip students with the skills and analytical methods needed to comprehend and engage with contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs.Take a moment to hear
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