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Bestselling author and Ojibwe Indian David Treuer delivered the 2023 Natalie Mayer and Raphael Lemkin lecture.
the Nazis at considerable risks to themselves.Dr. Mordecai Paldiel Paldiel is currently teaching, in New York: at Yeshiva University-Stern College, New York – courses in Holocaust & Rescue, and History of Zionism; as well as Touro college, in Modern European History. He also taught at Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey, and Richard Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. Dr. Paldiel has published numerous books and articles on the rescue of Jews during the Holocaust, such as: “The Path of the
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In April 2023, PLU religion professor Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen , Ph.D., attended the Natural History Museum Late Night with PLU students at the University of Oxford. At Late Night events, the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum host tours and various evening activities offered…
and Medical Implements” examines one of the world’s oldest surgeries, trepanning — which scrapes, bores, or cuts into a skull for any number of medical or religious reasons. The case included an iron and wood surgical instrument from Algeria for trepanning. Evidence of cranial operations dates back at least 7000 years, she notes. Surgery evidence has been found in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Africa, Asia, and Europe. “This curation project asks questions about who is being trepanned and why,” she
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What do current Global Studies students have to say about their experiences in the program?
Students SpeakWhat do current Global Studies students have to say about their experiences in the program? ANDREW ALLEN ‘15“The Global Studies program helped me understand many historical and modern issues from a variety of perspectives, and has led me to think more critically about how to successfully respond to these injustices. Studying in the Development and Social Justice concentration in Global Studies allowed me the opportunity to speak with faculty and peers from different disciplines
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Many people think of mathematics as being an old subject whose rules were established by the Greeks, the Hindus, and by the mathematical heroes of the European Enlightenment – Newton, Leibniz and
broad choice of educational and career goals. Mathematics at PLUMany people think of mathematics as being an old subject whose rules were established by the Greeks, the Hindus, and by the mathematical heroes of the European Enlightenment – Newton, Leibniz and Gauss, who gave us modern calculus. In reality, most mathematics has been created in the last century, and more mathematical research is done now than ever before. Contemporary mathematics has played an integral role in the development of
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If season two of Sanditon showed us anything, it is that the eyes are easily deceived. After a season full of emotional manipulation through gaslighting and rakes disguised as men of gentility, the final episode retained a few surprises, including the revelation that Charles Lockhart…
. Although intended to shock, Charles’s spurious character was present in early episodes, and not just through the ton’s discomfort with his eccentricity. His applications to paint Georgiana (Crystal Clarke) seem altruistic, yet they display an underlying misogynoir that limits her self-expression. In the context of Sanditon’s historical fiction, Georgiana’s power over the portrayal of her image resonates with modern expressions of beauty and even ongoing legislation about hairstyles. While Lockhart’s
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Student | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Margaret majored in Global Studies and Chinese Studies.
Margaret Chang ’09 Student Biography Biography Margaret majored in Global Studies and Chinese Studies. At PLU Margaret studied in China for 2 semesters, for a January-term in China and did a second January term class in Western Europe, and visited Tibet, Taiwan and Thailand. Growing up with a passion for playing team sports such as soccer and basketball, sports, exercise and health have always been an important aspect of her daily life. At PLU she also began to discover enjoyment in outdoor
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Biology is an adventure! It’s solving problems about living organisms. As a student of biology you must have a curiosity about living things and a foundation for questioning, exploring,
modern biology and allows flexible planning. The laboratory components of courses are designed to permit plenty of hands-on experiences in genuine research settings. In addition to traditional classroom study, students may participate in laboratory and field biology research, academic internships and study abroad. After completing two semesters of general biology, students may choose elective courses, taking at least one course in each of three distributions: Molecular and Cellular Biology; Organism
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Dr. Paul Manfredi, Seminar in Languages & Literatures
? Understanding the Conflict of Opposing Political Forces in an Era of Developing Technologies.3:30-4:00pm - Jared ShelleyA New World Order with Chinese Characteristics: Analyzing Confucianism in a Modern Chinese Geopolitical Context4:00-4:30pm - Natalie MullerBelt and Road Initiative: China’s New Silk Road?
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MWH Global Featured in History Channel Show April 11 TACOMA, Wash. (April 10, 2015)—Fun fact: The Panama Canal opened 101 years ago. Another? The canal is about to expand to double its capacity. The most fun fact? A Lute is leading the way. Alan Krause…
History Channel show Modern Marvels, called “Panama Canal Supersized,” which airs at 9 p.m. PDT on Saturday, April 11. (Check your local listings for variations.) (Watch the Modern Marvels trailer here.) The canal project will be “one of the engineering wonders of the world,” just like the original canal, Krause said. “It’s the largest civil-engineering project in the world today and will double the shipping traffic over the current level when complete.” Krause said the project also: includes the
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The Book in Society surveys the history of print culture and discusses such issues as censorship, bestsellers, and the future of the book in the digital age.
The Book in SocietyThe Book in Society surveys the history of print culture and discusses such issues as censorship, bestsellers, and the future of the book in the digital age. The course asks such questions as what exactly is a “book”? Who produces it, who reads it, and why? Students examine the ways in which books have been central to modern society—how they have informed, entertained, inspired, irritated, liberated, and challenged readers. They also look at the processes by which books are
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