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Learn More: Bamana MaskThe Bamana are a large and powerful ethnic group in Mali, West Africa. Both Islamic and traditional religious views are entwined in Bamana culture. The political structure is patrilineal, meaning positions are inherited and handed down through the male side of the family. Political leaders also control the group’s religious arrangement. Adulthood is earned through the process of six major initiation societies, collectively called the jow, which are used as both a
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sustainability that is their prime cause. “I had no political aspirations, nor grand strategic goal,” said Laurie Soine ’88. But when the opportunity to run for president presented itself, “I mustered the courage to say ‘yes.’ The amazing year that ensued taught me that simply saying ‘yes’ to the opportunities that life offers often results in the most unforeseen adventures.” When seizing these opportunities, students should believe in the power of their convictions, said Martha (Miller) Ward ’77. “Fight for
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of that person, which asks us ‘what do we think about that.’” The current political climate is one reason Torvend wanted to share Oelbermann’s story. “I am well aware of the fact that we have people in office today who bring with them incredible hostility towards LGBT people,” Torvend said.Cue the political side of the religion-politics theme. Growing up, Torvend’s family was very politically active. His father was chair of the Lutheran Services in northern California when Ronald Reagan was
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Kone My name is Jonah Kone, a student at the University of Puget Sound, and I major in International Political Economy with minors in Hispanic Studies and Environmental Policy. I am especially interested in how cultural, anthropological, and political factors shape environmental policy, especially with interdisciplinary and international issues such as climate change. As an outdoor enthusiast with an addiction for travel, I hope to do environmental work in the Americas with an international focus
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Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Liz Perle, writer and granddaughter of Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Paul Shapiro, Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Loren Steinbrecher, son of Kurt Steinbrecher, one of the children rescued by Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Maria Chávez, Associate Professor of Political Science, PLU (author of Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth) Convener: Beth Kraig, Professor
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Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Liz Perle, writer and granddaughter of Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Paul Shapiro, Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Loren Steinbrecher, son of Kurt Steinbrecher, one of the children rescued by Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Maria Chávez, Associate Professor of Political Science, PLU (author of Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth) Convener: Beth Kraig, Professor
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Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Liz Perle, writer and granddaughter of Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Paul Shapiro, Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Loren Steinbrecher, son of Kurt Steinbrecher, one of the children rescued by Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Maria Chávez, Associate Professor of Political Science, PLU (author of Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth) Convener: Beth Kraig, Professor
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Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Liz Perle, writer and granddaughter of Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Paul Shapiro, Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Loren Steinbrecher, son of Kurt Steinbrecher, one of the children rescued by Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Maria Chávez, Associate Professor of Political Science, PLU (author of Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth) Convener: Beth Kraig, Professor
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Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Liz Perle, writer and granddaughter of Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Paul Shapiro, Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Loren Steinbrecher, son of Kurt Steinbrecher, one of the children rescued by Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Maria Chávez, Associate Professor of Political Science, PLU (author of Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth) Convener: Beth Kraig, Professor
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Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus Liz Perle, writer and granddaughter of Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Paul Shapiro, Director of the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Loren Steinbrecher, son of Kurt Steinbrecher, one of the children rescued by Eleanor & Gilbert Kraus Maria Chávez, Associate Professor of Political Science, PLU (author of Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth) Convener: Beth Kraig, Professor
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