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Makonde Mask 4 Makonde Mask 4 Artist: Unknown Makonde artist Name: lipiko helmet mask Origin: Makonde people of Northeast Mozambique and Southern Tanzania Made of: Wood (ntene), human hair, beeswax, pigment Dimensions: H:10” (25.4 cm); W: 10” (25.4 cm); D:13.5” (34.3 cm) From: Gift of Oliver and Pamela Cobb, 2011 Accession no. 2011-02-027 On display in the PLU’s Mortvedt Library (2nd floor) Northeast Mozambique and Southern Tanzania Description: This is by far the largest lipiko in the

Posted on December 1, 2017October 31, 2018 The Environmental Politics of Study Away: a US citizen’s role in the lives of indigenous Mexicans As an Environmental Policy minor, it is of great importance to me to understand the viewpoints of local people, conceptions of geography, cultural practices, and general ideas about people’s relationship with the land in the context of certain ecological issues and phenomena. Throughout my activities studying very specific places and issues as an

History Learning OutcomesAll history majors must develop a breadth of historical knowledge that represents awareness of the diversity of world civilizations. This is now assessed through the requirement that students take at least one class in each of three geographic areas (non-west, European, and U.S.). Our new requirements are thematically structured and the revised outcome will address the importance of having students learn to compare and connect historical inquiries that reflect a range

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Photo courtesy of Claire Todd Dear Pierce County Surface Water Management Division, Imagine if all of Clover Creek looked like this restored area, if all its concrete lining was torn up, its natural curves restored, and its native plants brought back. Native marine plants and wildlife would come back, and perhaps the salmon too one day. In addition, a winding, tree-shrouded creek making its way through the county, would be a reminder to all those that drive and walk past it of Pierce County’s

Teagan Haden- Namibia Biology- Class of 2019 A piece of advice to future study away students: Go meet new people! Fellow PLU travelers are helpful during the transition abroad, but avoid sticking with the Lute Group throughout the whole experience. If the opportunity presents itself, spend time with others and form lasting friendships What surprised her about studying away: I was surprised at how much I learned about myself while studying away. I realized being away from family (and the

during the Lutheran Studies Conference, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) Nisqually and Puyallup tribal members, along with Chief Leschi students, lead a Jam session with drumming, song and dance, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Red Square at PLU. (PLU Photo / Joseph Middleton). Nisqually and Puyallup tribal members, along with Chief Leschi students, lead a Jam session with drumming, song and dance, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Red Square at PLU. (PLU Photo / Joseph Middleton

Many elements of faculty membership and faculty organization are included in the Faculty Constitution and Bylaws (Section II of the Faculty Handbook). Only the additional elements that are not part of the constitution or bylaws and whose origin and status instead are faculty legislation or administrative policy are included in this section.

Please note: As of May 25, 2023, the administration of van rental reservations and billing will be moved to Facilities Management. All the van paperwork and key pickups will be processed at the Facilities office. Van pickups outside of regular office hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) will be assisted by Campus Safety officers. Please call Campus Safety (253-535-7441) and an officer will meet you at Facilities to unlock the door and access the paperwork and keys. If you are dropping

Shannon’s Story – Martinique, J-Term 2018 Anthropology (French and Religion minors) – Class of 2019 What she would like other students to know: Living with a host family was very different from what I have experienced before when travelling. I was able to connect and meet new people from different backgrounds way more easy than if we stayed in a hotel. One of my favourite parts of staying on island was the way life was more relaxed and easy going. A piece of advice to future study away students