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Associate Professor of History | Native American and Indigenous Studies | mergenrm@plu.edu | 253-535-7395 | Rebekah M.K.
the University of Chicago in 2008. Her teaching interests include 19th U.S. history, Westward Expansion, Frontiers and Borderlands, and Environmental History. Her research explores the accommodations and exclusions among the variety of racial and ethnic groups in the lower Missouri River valley during the first half of the 19th century. She has presented her research at a number of conferences including the Organization of American Historians, the Filson Institute, and the Western History
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Have you been reading headlines about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (aka the FAFSA) in the news? That’s because this year, the federal government is rolling out a brand new form, and while it’s designed to be more streamlined and easier for students…
Financial Aid: What’s the deal with the FAFSA this year? Posted by: mhines / February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024 Have you been reading headlines about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (aka the FAFSA) in the news? That’s because this year, the federal government is rolling out a brand new form, and while it’s designed to be more streamlined and easier for students and families to complete, there have been, well, some hiccups with the rollout. So, we pulled together this post to share
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If you’re a recent grad looking for outdoor, environmental work or experience in state government or local environmental nonprofits, the Individual Placement Program with the Washington Conservation Core might be a good fit for you! There are positions at Ecology Headquarters in Lacey as well…
WCC Individual Placement Program Posted by: nicolacs / July 19, 2018 July 19, 2018 If you’re a recent grad looking for outdoor, environmental work or experience in state government or local environmental nonprofits, the Individual Placement Program with the Washington Conservation Core might be a good fit for you! There are positions at Ecology Headquarters in Lacey as well as Padilla Bay Research Reserve near Mt. Vernon. The following link goes to an article about the WCC with links to apply
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Artist Zhong Biao works on a canvas in his studio in the Blackbridge Art Village. The studio, along with that of 400 others, is slated to be torn down by the Chinese government. (Photo courtesy Paul Manfredi) Tearing Down the Studio By Chris Albert In…
April 2, 2012 Artist Zhong Biao works on a canvas in his studio in the Blackbridge Art Village. The studio, along with that of 400 others, is slated to be torn down by the Chinese government. (Photo courtesy Paul Manfredi) Tearing Down the Studio By Chris Albert In a studio in the Blackbridge Art Village of Beijing, world-renowned artist Zhong Biao speaks to his assistant about what he has planned for his next project. Observing on the outside is Paul Manfredi, associate professor of Chinese
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 13, 2016)- Grace Zimmerman ’18 was already thrilled to pursue a study away experience in Namibia. But her excitement compounded after learning she received a competitive scholarship, one of more than 2,800 awarded by the federal government to students such as herself…
PLU nursing student earns national study away scholarship Posted by: Kari Plog / December 12, 2016 December 12, 2016 By Erin Baker '19PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 13, 2016)- Grace Zimmerman ’18 was already thrilled to pursue a study away experience in Namibia. But her excitement compounded after learning she received a competitive scholarship, one of more than 2,800 awarded by the federal government to students such as herself looking to “dream bigger.”Zimmerman received
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of ‘Politics in Washington State’ on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on…
PLU professor Maria Chávez sits on panel hosted by Secretary of State Posted by: Zach Powers / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2017)- Maria Chavez, PLU associate professor and politics and government department chair, participated in a panel discussion of 'Politics in Washington State' on Friday, February 24. Hosted by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, the panel was held in Olympia on the campus of the state
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TACOMA, WASH. (May 15, 2018) — Riley Dolan ’19 never intended to go into political science in college. That changed after coming to Pacific Lutheran University. His time volunteering for LuteVote through ASPLU, the university’s student government body, and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign inspired…
to Pacific Lutheran University.His time volunteering for LuteVote through ASPLU, the university’s student government body, and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign inspired Dolan to pursue politics at PLU. Although Dolan may not currently have all the answers, he’s excited to start working on finding solutions to the world’s problems. “I don’t know exactly how to solve these problems,” Dolan said, “but I know there are problems, and I want to be a voice for change.” This summer Dolan will
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Mycal Ford ’12 deep dives into global challenges for a living. A double major in political science and Chinese studies at PLU, Ford is now an international affairs and economics analyst who has worked for both private firms and government agencies, including the U.S. Department…
International Complexities: Mycal Ford ’12 discusses how he thinks about global policy Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 By Zach PowersResoLute EditorMycal Ford ’12 deep dives into global challenges for a living. A double major in political science and Chinese studies at PLU, Ford is now an international affairs and economics analyst who has worked for both private firms and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a global consulting firm
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TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 13, 2016)- Grace Zimmerman ’18 was already thrilled to pursue a study away experience in Namibia. But her excitement compounded after learning she received a competitive scholarship, one of more than 2,800 awarded by the federal government to students such as herself…
PLU nursing student earns national study away scholarship Posted by: Julie Winters / January 4, 2017 January 4, 2017 By Erin Baker '19PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 13, 2016)- Grace Zimmerman ’18 was already thrilled to pursue a study away experience in Namibia. But her excitement compounded after learning she received a competitive scholarship, one of more than 2,800 awarded by the federal government to students such as herself looking to “dream bigger.”Zimmerman received
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Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and
, government, and business. Students who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage – knowledge of key social factors and a firm grasp on research design and methods. This advantage of a sociology major provides breadth and the potential for adaptability. Students who especially enjoy research design, statistics, and data analysis seek positions in marketing, assessment, public relations, and
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