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programs that earned the university its honor. In general, “PLU has made a conscious decision to talk about “study away” rather than “study abroad,” Sobania said. “We do so because the south Puget Sound is so richly diverse that one does not need to travel more than a few blocks to have a cross-cultural experience.” Many of those cross-cultural experiences happen right on campus. For instance, more than 230 international students study on-campus, representing 24 countries. On-campus groups also focus

, Director of PLU Forensics, said. “It is quite fascinating to see the cultural shift that took place.” Zarefsky is a Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University and is considered to be the world’s most renowned scholar on Lincoln. His research and teaching are in the areas of rhetorical history and criticism, argumentation, debate and forensics. Zarefsky has authored more than 100 articles in professional journals and two of his books have won the Winans-Wichelns Award for

event of PLU’s 2014 School of Arts and Communication FOCUS Series on Entrepreneurship. It acknowledges how music grew into a public voice for personal and community cultural expression by African Americans after emancipation and the Civil War, propelling black writers, artists and musicians into roles as heroes, mentors, spokespersons and ambassadors to the larger culture. Read Previous SCC Exhibit Opens Feb. 6 Read Next A Seasoned Skater Lands on Her Feet COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated

parents, Robert Treuer, an Austrian Jew and Holocaust survivor and Margaret Seelye Treuer, a tribal court judge. Treuer’s lecture will build upon an article he published in the New York Times in July 2022. He will address his experience navigating the space between his parents’ vastly different backgrounds, and how his mixed cultural identity has influenced his perception of the United States. Truer is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize, two Minnesota Book Awards, and fellowships from the NEH, Bush

are among the most popular and successful programs, Grover said, but domestic travel programs are becoming increasingly popular for students who want to experience a unique cultural experience and stay closer to campus. Here’s a continent-by-continent look at the 2015 J-Term travel locales: Antarctica For the only J-Term trip not supported through the Wang Center, Assistant Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies Claire Todd will return to Antarctica with Geosciences student Isaac

Cece Chan: First-Year Student, Long-Term Goals Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 3, 2020 March 3, 2020 By Lora ShinPLU Marketing & Communications guest writerTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2020 ) — Cece Chan’s activism awakening came in high school. As a third-generation Asian young woman, she realized Seattle Public Schools’ majority-white institution and Eurocentric curriculum had damaged her own cultural understanding due to lack of representation within textbooks or classroom leadership.“In

in locations that range from Norway and China to Trinidad and Tobago, or shorter January Term and summer programs from a diverse rotating list of countries that include Italy, Namibia and New Zealand. For those looking to explore other parts of Washington or the United States, domestic options include Neah Bay, Washington, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Internships, research, language immersion and cultural exploration are foundational elements of study away experiences, and vary from program to program

communities and what they offer: First in the Family The First in the Family wing is a space tailored to support students who are the first in their families to attend college, offering resources and mentorship to help them navigate the university experience with confidence. Students of Color The Students of Color wings foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds through dialogue, advocacy, and celebration of cultural heritage. Environmental & Social

coursework will focus on helping RISE Summer Academy students be better prepared to enter medical school. The coursework will be taught by College of Medicine faculty. Cultural Engagement and Community Building: This will include meetings with the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Native American Health Office, AIAN clinical faculty, and visit(s) to an area tribal clinic. Medical Student Mentors: RISE Summer Academy students will have medical student mentors to help guide them through the program, answer their

Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture is on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. PLU dean of natural sciences Matt Smith in the KNKX studio on campus at Pacific Lutheran University. More from DCHAT Dean of Humanities Kevin O’BrienInterim Dean of Education and Kinesiology Terry BergesonSchool of Business Dean Chung-Shing Lee Stay Connected with PLU Audio Subscribe on ItunesFollow on Soundcloud Read Previous ‘Learning from Standing Rock’ event at PLU to