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. This engaging, timely history examines the unfolding implications of major climate changes; the impact of resource exploitation on the indigenous peoples; the current high-stakes game for control over the adjacent waters of Alaska, Arctic Canada and Greenland; the events, issues and strategies that have influenced claims to authority over the lands and waters of the North American Arctic, from the arrival of the first inhabitants around 3,000 BCE to the present; and sovereignty from a comparative

. Elana majored in Environmental Studies and Global Studies with a concentration in Development and Social Justice.2019 Peace Scholars Dejan Perez and Barbara Gilchrist Barbara Glichrist and Dejan Perez were 2019-2020 Peace Scholars. Barbara is majoring in Global Studies, Psychology, and Political Science. Dejan is an English (emphasis in Writing) and Women’s & Gender Studies major, and Norwegian and Native American and Indigenous Studies minor. Both will graduate in 2020.2018 Peace Scholars Aziza

” to studentloans.gov to complete the required Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note. External Scholarships The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Visit the AACN website for information about graduate scholarships and loan forgiveness programs for nursing students. National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Minimum of two years of full-time service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area of greatest need. Visit the NHSC website for its

Gender Affairs saw a stream of Trinidad and Tobago students come to Washington state for four years of study at the university. There, they formed relationships with their American counterparts that remain strong today — several traveled to reconnect with the visiting alumni group during their stay on the islands. “The joy of my life,” Kareen ’09 Ottley said of her studies in the States. “We made many memories throughout my period there with PLU.” (Photo by Sunny Burns) Go GlobalWith alumni travel

became members of Spanaway Lutheran Church, where he served as president of the congregation. Church was the cornerstone of Chuck’s life. While serving as PLU registrar, Chuck began recruiting students from Scandinavia to attend PLU, becoming the university’s first International Student Director. In 2005 he was knighted by the King of Norway for his service. Chuck retired from PLU and worked part-time for Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, while also recruiting American students to attend

, Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Programs, Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Professor of Religion and Culture Denise Glover, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Sarah E. Robinson, Resident Assistant Professor of Religion & Environment Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Introduction and Moderator – Kevin O’Brien, Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities

Cultural Celebrations (Allocated: $7,000, Spent: $3,131.09) International Education Week $1,094.57 Gender & Sexuality $988.90 Dia de los Muertos $308.75 Transgender Day of Remembrance $56.34 Black History Month (Film Screening) $279.28 Native American History Month (Film Screening) $306 DJS Fee Management (Allocated: $2,000, Spent: $0) DJS FUNd Team student employment $2,000 Special Projects (Allocated: $2,000, Spent: $2,000) Student Transit Pilot $2,000 2022-2023 2022-2023 Starting Balance

available to graduating seniors. It is awarded to top American students for 2 – 3 years of graduate study at Oxford University in England. The competition is open to students in all disciplines. Award/Stipend/Benefits: Full scholarship Note: must begin work on application in spring of the junior year.Visit WebsiteGates Cambridge The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries

Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Wind Ensemble Spring Conference Appearances Three PLU music ensembles will take their performances to venues near and far next month. Two vocal groups, Choir of the West and University Chorale, are traveling to Spokane to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is… February 15, 2022 Choir of the WestUniversity Wind Ensemble

Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Wind Ensemble Spring Conference Appearances Three PLU music ensembles will take their performances to venues near and far next month. Two vocal groups, Choir of the West and University Chorale, are traveling to Spokane to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is… February 15, 2022 Choir of the WestUniversity Wind Ensemble