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politics, examining the racialized/gendered roles of soldier and spouse offered in the name of “equality” and “human rights.” Beth Griech-Polelle, ‘The First Victims: The Nazi Euthanasia Campaign’ Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center In a gross misuse of the actual meaning of the term euthanasia, Hitler, his top physicians, and a vast array of doctors, nurses, and technicians, would put into motion a secret, systematic program called “Aktion T-4” or the “Euthanasia Project” to

Kari Plog ‘11 on telling the stories of those most impacted by COVID-19 pandemic Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 7, 2020 Image: Kari Plog ‘11, a digital journalist for local NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, has been telling the stories of Western Washington residents trying to deal with the fallout of a global health crisis while navigating the challenges that come with that — like turning her closet into a makeshift recording studio for audio. April 7, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing

Post-Intelligencer stories. That’s certainly no longer the case.) Since then, of course, the world has taken notice of the Gates Foundation’s rapidly expanding leadership on many fronts of global health. It should be noted, however, that not everybody has been happy to ascribe to Gates the reinvigoration of this once-neglected field in human health. Many old-time public health warriors at the WHO, UNICEF and elsewhere resented this “billionaire geek” coming in to shake things up on their turf. Sure

, assistant professor of anthropology and director of the new program. “But also I think social justice issues, diversity and sustainability are a big part of the Peace Corps.” The decision to bring the program to campus was easy. After mapping out the Peace Corps certificate requirements, Tamara Williams and Joel Zylstra — directors of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education and the Center for Community Engagement and Service, respectively — found that some students were already

social threats. Cook says these motives, such as establishing social ties, gaining status, self-protection, and finding and retaining mates, were essential for human survival throughout evolutionary history and still drive social behavior today. For Cook, the award feels like a significant milestone marking the next step in his research career. “The Fulbright is a very prestigious award, and to be a recipient constitutes recognition of leadership and expertise in my field of research,” he said. “As a

, left, and Ellie Lapp where they’ll be studying in Norway. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) The Peace Scholars Program was established in 2011 as an annual program designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding peacebuilding, conflict and war. Two students from each of the participating colleges and universities form the 12-member group of scholars each year. Bozich is a sophomore Biology and Global Studies double-major who is passionate about global health care

their efforts to ensure that the pandemic will not reduce the already low participation and inclusion of diverse students and workers in STEM education and careers,” said Diana Elder, Division Director of NSF’s Division of Human Resource Development. PLU was honored for its initiative in developing programs supporting undergraduate enrollment and retention, the PLUS Year Program and the PLU Fixed Tuition Guarantee Program, and placed second in the four-year STEM undergraduate category, just behind

stage for Thorleifsson and Marit Archer Saether, an environmental counselor with the Norwegian Embassy, to lead a discussion on arctic exploration, climate change and its effect on the global strategic environment on Friday, March 2. “The melting of the arctic accelerates global warming,” Saether said. “We need to act and we have known this for quite some time. “I believe personally that this is caused by human activity,” Thorleifsson said. “I think everyone should decide why this is happening. This

passion, social justice and the plight of women, Barlow said she discovered during her research that access to clean water can’t be separated from human rights issue and, more specifically, the issue of women’s rights.  One issue, she said, can’t be solved without addressing the other.“If a woman has to walk for miles to clean water, or any water, it affects the health of her family and its general welfare,” she said. “Her sons or daughters may not be able to go to school because she’s out collecting

, native tribes and environmentalists opposed the measure.   Turning back to her first passion, social justice and the plight of women, Barlow said she discovered during her research that access to clean water can’t be separated from human rights issues and, more specifically, the issue of women’s rights.  One issue, she said, can’t be solved without addressing the other.“If a woman has to walk for miles to clean water, or any water, it affects the health of her family and their general welfare,” she