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. They are not simply reading about the great thinkers and the great ideas that have made the world what it is – they are systematically dissecting and testing these ideas and looking at them from every perspective. “The conversations I’m having in my IHON classes? I’ve never had conversations like these in my other classes,” said Catherine, an anthropology and global studies major from Bellevue, Wash. Lots of schools have honors programs. They are tough. They require a lot of work. They are limited

.” So, for example, Sept. 15’s guest speaker is Peace Scholar Andrew Larsen ’15, while ASPLU President Sarah Smith ’15, a Global Studies major with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Resolution, speaks Sept. 19—and then there’s that contest. September Chapel Calendar: ‘Peace’ Sept. 10: Nancy Connor and Dennis Sepper, University Pastors Musician: Clara Eickhoff ’15, vocalist Sept. 12:  PLU President Thomas W. Krise Musicians: Dr. Greg Youtz, Professor of Music Dr. Richard Nance, Director of Choral

time here. Why did you choose a reading endorsement for your degree? Everyone who studies education at PLU chooses an endorsement, either special education or reading. Growing up, I was a bookworm. I would sneak books to read late at night. That is why I chose the reading endorsement. I didn’t know what teaching literacy would encompass at all. I have been learning the stages of reading and language acquisition, learning to teach phonics, and learning to inspire interest in reading in kids. That’s

Wednesday evening to the program. Kerri Greenaway ’08, a social work major, was hired by St. Mark’s to develop and coordinate the program. The Somalis who participated in the program are from the Bantu tribe, former slaves who remained a persecuted minority in Somalia even after emancipation. When civil war erupted in 1991, the Bantu were forced to flee on foot to refugee camps in Kenya. There, the survivors languished for 10 years or more. The United States eventually granted them refugee status, and

variety of incidents. Guest Blogger: José Curiel Morelos, Director of Campus Safety Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Forensic Science? Read Next Uncomfortable truths: Taking an Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies class LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to

, who opposes the proposition (in favor of meat consumption). These experts will be paired with two PLU debate students to help craft arguments. Dr. Karen S. Emmerman, has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Washington with a specialization in ecofeminist animal theory. Karen is also a co-organizer of the University of Washington Critical Animal Studies Working Group, which aims to expand, enrich, and create new spaces for the public discussion over the place of non-human animals in

of and accepting in how I relate to people,” he says. “Both within the emergency room and outside of it.” Read Previous Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Read Next PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student