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, examining the way gender intersects with their identities as ultrarunners and their beliefs about the sacredness of nature. She is applying gender theorist Judith Butler’s concepts of gender performativity. Butler argues that gender is created through performance in a given time and place and involves the continual rejection or acceptance of gender norms. The five women Professor O’Brien chose to focus on both adhere to and reject gender norms, within the context of the historically masculine activity
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Natalie Mayer endows new Holocaust and Genocide Studies lecture series Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / May 2, 2018 Image: Natalie Mayer has endowed a new lecture series at Pacific Lutheran University, the Natalie Mayer Holocaust and Genocide Studies Lecture, with the hopes of connecting the lessons of our past to the issues of the present. May 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2018) — The Mayer family has a long, storied history of philanthropic
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community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024 Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market May 20, 2024
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was a few months into the largest ecological disaster in history when the students visited the region. In April, an explosion on an offshore drilling rig killed 11 people, also causing a deep-sea surge of oil into the Gulf. According to AP, estimates of how much oil leaked into the Gulf per day ranged from 2.7 million to 6.8 million gallons, with massive leaks being capped by mid-July and the spill diminishing. Back in Houston they flew to Chicago, then drove to Detroit, Washington D.C., New
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Washington College by a 13-second margin. The Lutes raced down the 2,000-meter course in six minutes, 56.721 seconds with the Shorewomen a distant second in 7:10.297. “Anytime you’re at the national championships you want to win a race. When you line up at the national championships you want to come in first and we were able to execute our race plan,” said Head Coach Andy Foltz. Jessie Dougherty coxswained the 1V8+ that was crewed by Ali Smith, Elizabeth Horner, Hannah Beach, Harper Bolz-Weber, Julianna
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fact a deep part of cultural identity—both personal and societal,” said Dr. Youtz. This course introduces students to the role of music (and allied art forms) in Trinidadian history and culture, and the ways that education promotes both unity and diversity of cultural expression. Trinidad is a post-colonial society with heritage communities from Africa, India, China, Venezuela, Portugal, Lebanon, France and England. Carnival music and masquerade were expressions of creative resistance by enslaved
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admitted? First, a big congratulations! And, make sure to read up if you need help locating your PLU student ID number. Next on the most popular post list is FAQ: What is January Term? What perfect timing because when students return in 2024, they will start the January term or J-Term (with many taking PLU’s unique J-Term study abroad classes!). Curious about campus life? The last two posts on our Top 5 list give details on college living: What’s in our room: Take a tour of Tingelstad and Preparing for
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world.” Read Previous Prof appears on the History Channel Read Next Students are urged to go vote COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12
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Zabriskie (business). March 9: On Saturday, a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer, one of the world’s leading thinkers on health and human rights, will be live streamed at 1:30 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Faculty-led discussion will be led by professors Matt Smith (biology) and Gina Hames (history). March 10: Finally on Sunday, Nobel Laureate Tawakkol Karman, a Yemeni journalist will talk about safety and the rights of women and children in Yemen. She will be live streamed at 1:30 p.m. in room 133 of
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late 1800s. Education was a priority for these immigrants. Starting with very little, they first built their farmhouses, then their church, and then a school. Over the decades, this university has grown to become a proud and acclaimed institution— noted for its commitment to diversity, justice and sustainability, in addition to academic excellence. Dear students, you are all a part of this inspiring history. The PLU of today is a testament to the hard work and core values of these first Norwegian
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