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experiences the sting of systemic oppression when in Norway. “It’s difficult for me, on an emotional level, to identify as white,” said Storfjell, who has spent significant time in both countries. In Norway, he said, “I always knew I was Sámi.” This experience informed his passion project: a new Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) program and minor at Pacific Lutheran University, set to launch in fall 2018. In fact, the opportunity to create such a program was part of what convinced Storfjell
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World in a 1938 Family Film Three minutes of footage are the only moving images left of the Jewish inhabitants of Nasielsk before the Holocaust. Three minutes, in color, random, and full of life, are turned into a historical and personal dimension. Three Minutes-A Lengthening (2022) is based on Three Minutes in Poland; the documentary is directed by Bianca Stigter and narrated by Helena Bonham Carter. Convener: Robert P. Ericksen, Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies, Emeritus, PLU Post-film discussion
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strengths needed for many careers. The right combination of major and minor often helps a job seeker look like the ideal candidate. Business Administration Minor Nonprofit Leadership Minor Specialized Minor in Business Administration Specialized Business Minor in Marketing Innovation Studies The Innovation Studies minor focuses on developing transformative ideas, compelling designs, and breakthrough products in a team-driven context that is PLU to the core. Sounds exciting right? Learn more about the
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Iota Iota Iota Honor SocietyThe PLU chapter of Iota Iota Iota Honor Society was officially recognized in fall 2016. The first cohort of students will be initiated into the organization in spring 2017. Iota Iota Iota, also called Triota, is the honor society for Women’s and Gender Studies. It was founded at Metropolitan State University of Denver in 1992. The Greek letter, iota, was selected for the name to represent the three goddesses Inana, Ishtar, and Isis. Iota Iota Iota strives to maintain
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Lise Mba Ekani Assistant Professor of French & Francophone Studies and Global Studies Phone: 253-535-8340 Email: lekani@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 201-B Professional Education Ph.D., French Literature, Louisiana State University, 2018 M.A., French Literature, University of Oregon, 2011
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something. She snapped a few pictures in the Mortvedt library — where she initially intended to study for class — and posted them to social media. Then, Anderson encouraged her friends to take pictures with paper signs, finishing the phrase “Will ____ Be Next?” And the campaign was born. “We just did it,” Anderson said. “We took a couple pictures and it was not very well planned, because we didn’t think it would go very big.” Anderson and others use social media and public rallies to spread the
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deadly boat ramp in Tacoma, to Super Bowl XLVIII in New York City. Earlier this month, Plog was named “New Journalist of the Year” by the Society of Professional Journalists of Western Washington. Plog, who as a PLU student majored in Journalism and served as Editor-in-Chief of The Mast, a producer for Media Lab, and student writer for University Communications, says she’s loved nearly every moment of her career thus far. When and why did you decide you wanted to be a journalist? After 9/11, I
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Tacoma Public Library Anna Trammell, Archivist Pierce Conservation District James Moore, Stream Team Specialist Pacific Lutheran University Claire Todd, Associate Professor of Earth Science and Environmental Studies Dr. Adela Ramos, Associate Professor of English & Chair of Environmental Studies Dr. Rose McKenney, Professor of Earth Science and Environmental Studies Dr. Seth Dowland, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies Josh Smith, Digital Preservation Specialist Students of Environmental
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Independent Study OpportunitiesThe Global Studies Program offers qualified students independent study opportunities. Independent study can be valuable for both students and professors. Independent study is available only to Global Studies majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and only for good academic reasons. Students should only submit proposals if there is no existing class within which such a research project could be conducted. It is up to the individual faculty member whether or
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conference. Featured alumni come back to campus and share their personal stories of vocation with fellow Lutes. It shows that vocational discernment doesn’t end with graduation. “We’re trying to highlight how the educational mission applies beyond campus and the PLU experience,” said Joel Zylstra ’05, director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service. The first part of Meant to Live this year comes in the form of a panel discussion on interdisciplinary studies Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the
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