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the field of Holocaust Studies in the US and abroad. Before joining the Museum, Mr. Shapiro served in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the United States Information Agency and Department of State, where he was responsible for the Fulbright Fellowship Program and other major international exchange programs.  Earlier, he was an Editor of the journal Problems of Communism and Editor in Chief of the Journal of International Affairs.  Mr. Shapiro served as a consultant to the Justice

culture. This trip will accommodate a maximum of TEN delegates from universities in Washington State. Registration is now open and we encourage you to register as early as you can due to limited availability. Proposed Activities Beijing 1. Visit Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban); 2. Visit Universities in Beijing (Institutions TBD); 3. Guided Culture Study Tour in Beijing (Recommended cultural heritages) Great Wall of China The Forbidden City Tiananmen Square, etc. Shenzhen 1. Visit

LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION AT PLU is a distinct form of rigorous higher education that asks students to bring their whole self to their education and clarify their life’s vocation. Distinct Form of Higher Education Our context: Highly secular and diverse in terms of religion, culture, and race. This context makes us work harder to define and embody Lutheran Higher Education because one cannot fall back on religious or cultural commonality. It is an advantage because it makes us a leader in

audiences. Culture, History, and Power. Students 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. Critical Approaches. Students will deploy ideas from works of criticism and theory in their own reading and writing. Research. Students will identify topics and formulate questions, identify appropriate methods and sources for research, and engage ethically with sources. Oral

educational practices, and build collaborative exchanges among individuals, schools, and educational organizations. Pacific Lutheran University seeks proposals from Namibian educators who want to further grow connections with U.S. educators as a way of building cultural exchanges, and fostering collaboration and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning. In July, six selected participants will host U.S. PLU Alumni teachers for two weeks in Namibian classrooms

Creation of University Diversity Committee approved by the Faculty. This standing committee, responsible for oversight of the diversity effort, is supplemented by the Diversity Committee for Cultural and Educational Programming.

(Morken Center, Room 103) 1:00 pm - Introduction1:15-1:40 pm Amanda Dodson, Senior Capstone Seminar About 37% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), which is the combination of metabolic risk factors including insulin resistance, abnormal lipid and glucose metabolism, obesity, and hypertension. These complications lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic liver disease, and atherosclerosis. Adiponectin has been shown to strongly influence the metabolic

to promoting stronger commercial, educational, and cultural engagement with China. Jim Mockford President, Northwest China Council Established 1980. Our mission is to promote a greater understanding of Chinese history, culture, business, and contemporary affairs in the Pacific Northwest. 10:45AM - 12:00 Noon Panel 2: Cultural Connections Paul Manfredi Professor of Chinese, Pacific Lutheran University Zhu Yuming Poet, painter Lü De’an Poet, painter Zhang Er Poet, Librettist, Tacoma Method 12:00PM

Getting Involved at PLUMulticultural Night Event 2009 A fun event full of cultural interactive activities which was hosted by Diversity Center At PLU, we take student involvement seriously.  Take a look around you—everywhere you look there are programs happening, clubs meeting, discussion being had.  The meaningful intersection of classroom and life is what the college experience is about!  Now that you’re here, we think that there are a few clubs, organizations, and activities that you’d be