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in 1989, Lander moved to Hong Kong with his future wife, whom he met in China—she was on a similar one-year study abroad program through her UK-based university. After a brief period at the US refugee resettlement program, Lander was hired by the UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) where he worked for 20 years, responding to refugee crises around the globe. Along the way, he earned two master’s degrees—one in development management, and another in international humanitarian law and human

most important thing was the list of both on and off-campus resources—including the PLU resources and health center and counseling center information.” SARF approved the proposal granting $1,055 toward the project. This allowed club members to purchase the items for their care packages, consisting of fidget toys, lip balms, face masks, and snacks. “PLU has excellent mental health resources that we feel are underutilized,” said Vanags. “It is an incredibly daunting prospect to advocate for one’s

our teachers in areas where kids lack access to technology, we try to get them to think outside of the box. For instance, one of my teachers is working on building out a habitat project where her students can watch TV to gather information, interview family members, and build a model using household supplies. She’s hoping to hold phone conversations with her students to learn about their projects. My kids’ district is also a good example. They’re making packets every two weeks and collecting the

China as you pursue your master’s? I’m applying to music schools in China so I can be immersed in the Chinese language and still continue my studies in piano. I am interested in Chinese interpretation work, and of course I want to continue teaching and playing piano—that is a lifelong gift. I am also interested in continuing research on my senior project, called “The Evolution of Piano Pedagogy and Culture in China.” What are your other plans and hopes for the future? Besides using piano and Chinese

also knows how to listen to others and engage thoughtfully. Reyes dedicated herself to the study of social work, and the PLU program’s blend of social justice, egalitarianism, pluralism and compassion for the oppressed resonated with her. Inspired by her personal experience, Reyes spent her senior year immersed in a research-intensive capstone project that examined the correlation between support and graduation rates for teens experiencing homelessness. “I found that implementing trauma-informed

35-40 minutes for the final film. When the project begins as a concept it’s hard to envision getting to the premiere, there’s so much work to do, Plog said. “It becomes like your baby because it’s been my life for a year,” she said. “It’s kind of surreal that it’s premiering.” Ultimately, the students hope the audience takes away one concept from the film: There’s not one right answer or solution and even small steps can help dispel energy waste. “It really rests with the consumer,” Plog said

Reasons you should study psychology at PLU Curious about the psychology program at PLU? We sat down with students and faculty to get the inside scoop. Posted by: mhines / July 10, 2023 July 10, 2023 Psychology is a mix of scientific exploration, practical skills, and personal growth. Whether you’re fascinated by human behavior, eager to make a difference, or seeking a career that opens doors, a psychology major is an ultimate path to an epic academic journey and a future full of purpose. Tell

Wang Center Photo Contest Winners 2023 Exhibit Posted by: Holly Senn / April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023 During the 2022-2023 academic year, 237 PLU students participated in global and local study away programs to acquire new perspectives on critical global issues, advance their language and intercultural skills, form valuable new contacts and lasting connections, and advance their academic and career trajectory. We are excited that students were able to travel more widely in the world following the

Hispanic Studies and history? RC: Everything about where we live today, everything about this world, was made by humans. It was made by us. Our language, our culture, our identities… everything. Politics, borders or the lines that separate one country from another, gender roles, everything in this world was made by humans. And just like it was made by humans, it can be un-made, and new things can happen, it is entirely possible. This civilization project and its order, its hierarchies, its structure

Program are required to check in with McMurdo Operations (“Mac Ops”) once a day at a previously agreed-upon time. Each field camp is associated with a project number; ours is I-156. Located 1,000 miles from McMurdo Station, our project’s camp was the most remote of the 2010-2011 field season, and it could be very difficult to reach McMurdo using our high frequency radio. The most common response to the broadcast above was: “Field Party calling Mac Ops, you are weak and barely readable. Repeat. Weak