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Studies Programs. She has conducted ethnographic research on the cultural politics of development in Central America for over 20 years, with her work on transnational ethnodevelopment and migration appearing in numerous interdisciplinary journals and culminating in her book, Ethnic Entrepreneurs: Identity and Development Politics in Latin America (2010 Stanford University Press). Since 2012, she has brought this ethnographic approach to the burgeoning field of China-Latin American studies where
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. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr. Vianna is a composer, pianist, arranger, and educator whose work reflects the broad range of musical and cultural influences he has received during his years of training. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, a Master of Music degree from Western Oregon University, and a Doctor of Arts degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado Dr. Vianna has been featured as a performer
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at PLU. They are absolutely great and kind professors. Ida Martine WahlstroemGlobal Studies, 2018 I chose PLU first of all because of the university’s strong tie to Norwegian heritage, and I value the smaller, inclusive, and diverse PLU community where the professors know the students well and the Wang Center allows students to pursue global study away journeys. My favorite parts of PLU [have] been the Norwegian influence in the community, studying away in Taipei, Taiwan, engaging through
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Favorites: Spending time with family and keeping up with TV shows like the Big Bang Theory with her older brother What PLU Has Been for MeMy experience at PLU has been wonderfully unbelievable, to say the least. I came to PLU intending to pursue a degree in psychology, but during my first semester, I took a cultural anthropology course and my vocational path immediately changed. In my cultural anthropology course, we read an article about the gender pay gap in America. The article attributed the pay gap
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, Justice, and Sustainability.Great For Students Who ... are interested in gaining an increased understanding of their cultural identities through reflection on value want to learn more about basic concepts of social justice are interested in learning how to create positive change in their hall, PLU, the greater Tacoma community and beyond Program + Learning OutcomesBy participating in Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community, students will: develop an increased understanding of their own
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program during the summer of 1999 during a sabbatical leave, and Lindsey in the summer of 2006. During the apprenticeship program we learned how to care for captive chimpanzees and assisted with ongoing research projects. Now we continue to volunteer at the Chimposiums held at CHCI. These are educational programs that inform the public about the sign language studies this particular family of chimpanzees has been involved in as well as providing information about the plight of free-living chimpanzees
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entertainment like the Museum of Pop Culture or major league ballgames at beautiful T-Mobile Park. And given that the Seattle-Tacoma area is situated on the vibrant and culturally diverse Pacific Rim, there is no shortage of opportunities – from tracking down Asian cuisine and cultural delights to starting an internship at a global trading company. It’s all here for you. My tribal journeyOne student’s experience in Neah Bay, and how courses outside the classroom changed how he sees the world. Read MoreStart
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about the area and what the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Enjoy!TacomaTacoma is the city closest to PLU. It is located just a short car ride north of PLU, and offers many cultural experiences. With a multitude of museums downtown, a walkable waterfront and beautiful nature in the surrounding area, Tacoma is worth exploring.SeattleSeattle is the largest city in Washington state, and the population of the Seattle metropolitan area is 3.6 million. Famous for the Space Needle and home of corporations
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for students interested in studying music. Please see our degree page for a list of all majors. I've never heard of Tacoma/Parkland, what's it like?Tacoma is one of America’s hidden gems – it is the perfect combination of access to urban hustle and bustle and serene country-like dwelling. Tacoma, Washington is a mid-size city nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest at the foot of Mount Rainier and along the shores of Commencement Bay. It is the cultural center for the South Puget Sound
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Scholarship in Education Stella Jorgensen Endowed Scholarship Jungkuntz Lectureship Fund Back to the top K Katherine Kandel and Elizabeth Oleksak Scholarship for the Women’s Center Theodore O. H. and Betsy Karl Endowed Scholarship Fund Theodore O.H. and Elizabeth Karl Scandinavian Cultural Center Endowed Scholarship Lind B. Karlsen Music Scholarship Phillip G. and Alice L. Kayser Endowed Scholarship Ann Kelleher Global Studies Scholarship Elizabeth B. Kelley Endowed Scholarship Fund Kennedy Family
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