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spinning dishes of food on a Lazy Susan at a table. A woman carves a statue of a Chinese soldier in clay. A moped driving through the city. A gold statue of a dragon.] Paul: It seems to me in the context of our global situation there is no more important culture to study than China right now in the company years because what happens in China actually affects all of us on the planet and so fully appreciating what’s going on with China is really fully appreciating what’s going on here [Music] [video

Mission and Philosophy of the Social Work ProgramMission: “Educating caring, skillful generalists to be ethical agents for global and local change.” The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Social Work is dedicated to educating individuals for social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities and organizations within a generalist framework that is based on a philosophy of social justice, egalitarianism, pluralism, and compassion for the oppressed. The

A Semester in OaxacaAlexis Stauffer, a junior Hispanic and Global studies double major, spent the fall of 2012 studying the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico. She remembers struggling to decide between Granada, Spain and Oaxaca before hearing Tamara Williams, director of the Oaxaca program, say that we must get to know our neighbors. “That got me hook, line, and sinker,” Alexis says with a smile. She had been to Mexico three times before to tourist destinations along the coast, but she insists

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in… June 19, 2023 AcademicsAthleticsGlobal EducationPacific NorthwestPLU

Chinese Studies backgrounds to serve on their staffs. Education and Academia Chinese Studies is an expanding academic area from K-12 to the university level. Teaching and research opportunities will expand to meet a global need for trained China specialists. Government Imagine yourself as a diplomat or on staff at a United States embassy or consulate in China, or as a liaison officer in Taiwan. State and Commerce Department positions are increasing locally and nationally as our relations with this