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  • , quality preschool,” she says. “We provide services for the whole child.” That includes social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language learning, as well as physical activities and nutrition. During her PLU days, Ferguson didn’t know she would find her life’s work in education. She majored in sociology and psychology and, after graduation, went to work for Safe Streets in Tacoma, whose mission is building strong neighborhoods. “I was a community mobilizer for Safe Streets,” Ferguson recalls. She

  • Award to expand Student Life’s PLUS 100: Transition to PLU program. PLUS 100 is an extended-orientation first-year seminar that has shown to increase graduation rates. Expansion of the program would include continuing to offer the program for all incoming first-year students and providing student teaching assistants for all sections. It would also involve investing in the professional development of instructors and TAs to emphasize the social justice outcomes associated with increased retention

  • research.  This really excites some students, many of whom are interested in pre-med or health fields for graduate study.  However, students who are graduate school bound also enroll in our B.A. program.  For example, students who are more interested in social issues often combine psychology with a sociology degree, an interdisciplinary studies major, or a communications minor in social justice.  If you enjoy interdisciplinary courses, a psychology degree that complements another discipline may be of

  • Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a… May 22, 2024 Research & Academics

  • are impacted differently by our criminal justice system [video: Clips resume, Jarel’s voice comes in. Dr. Luther writes on a whiteboard in front of a class. A student takes notes.] Jarel Sanders ‘14, Social Service Specialist, WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families: I think sociology brings a really unique perspective to the criminal justice [video: Jarel sits in an office speaking to the camera.] Jarel: process because when you understand how all of these different systems impact people’s

  • 24/7 online mental health and medical care services. Their website also has a great list of wellness resources covering numerous topics from alcohol to sleep. 5. When it comes to your academics, ask. for. help. Yes, there’s the whole social side of college, but the primary reason you go to college is to earn a degree, right? Sometimes the academic expectations in college can feel really overwhelming, but there are two very important things to remember: #1 – there’s a reason you were admitted to

  • , Africans and African-Americans relations, and critical service-learning as a pedagogical practice in peace education.DR. ROBIN DiANGELORobin DiAngelo, Ph.D., is director of Equity for Sound Generations, Seattle/King County, and a consultant and trainer for over 20 years on issues of racial and social justice. Growing up poor led her to explore class oppression and how her experience differed from others in poverty because she is white. Her work on “white fragility,” a defensive response to real

  • in its romanized form, likely a Ballantine Press print standardization, but one that nonetheless caters to the English language’s Latin alphabet. By writing in English, Kamal speaks to women like Alys who might not read Urdu but need to see themselves represented in literature. If Kamal writes about the boundaries language and society set for individuals, especially women, and particularly women in Pakistan, Kamal’s linguistic pluralism precedes Alys’s social barrier crossings. As Kamal traverses

  • The People’s Librarian: Brian Bannon’s passion for democratizing information led him to the New York Public Library Posted by: Logan Seelye / September 12, 2023 Image: Brian Bannon ’97, Director of the New York Public Library. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) September 12, 2023 By Zach Powers '10Resolute EditorIn 1997, Brian Bannon was a PLU senior. An exemplary student, he wrote for The Mast, and was a double major researching social justice through the lens of queer rights movements.One afternoon

  • science provides an analysis of these further complications, and an assessment of current regulations. Global studies also comes in to provide insight into the cultural and social values of the people involved. With this understanding my project aims to provide recommendations of effective measures that can be used to combat the illegal trade of these species in Myanmar.I would like to thank Dr. Mckenney for her unwavering support down this rabbit hole. As well as Professor Ramos, Dr. Artime, and