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the structure, but young people bring the hope and the change.” Beiermann found his role as a young person in the election process in March, when he attended the PCD caucus where 30 local election districts caucused together in the same room. He attended as a newcomer, but left an elected delegate for precinct 655, where PLU resides. “It was the first day I had high political efficacy,” he said, “feeling like I could be engaged in politics and have a place.” Soon after, Beiermann started helping
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study weaves her own journey into her qualitative analysis of the struggles of 31 Latino professionals who eventually found pathways to success. Sponsored by the PLU Hispanic Studies Program and the Department of Politics and Government Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Latino Americans: 500 Years of History 1st Annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Latino Studies Lecture October 13, 2015 As partners in the prestigious Latino Americans: 500 Years of History* grant, PLU joined universities and
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Sharon Jansen English Department Phone: 253-535-7321 Website: http://sharonljansen.com/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., English, University of Washington, 1980 M.A., English, University of Washington Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Medieval literature Early-modern history, politics, and literature Women’s literature, in particular writing by medieval women, early-modern women, and feminist texts from the fifteenth through mid-nineteenth centuries (from Christine de Pizan through Caroline
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majors and is an introduction to the discipline of Political Science. Throughout the semester we will learn about the various subfields of the discipline and contributions that the discipline has made to our understanding of American politics. Prerequisite: POLS 151. (4) POLS 265 : Latino Politics - ES, GE This course will discuss the demographics, histories, and racialization of Latinos in the U.S. Likewise, students will explore contemporary research that examines Latinos' quest for political
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Posted on December 1, 2017October 31, 2018 The Environmental Politics of Study Away: a US citizen’s role in the lives of indigenous Mexicans As an Environmental Policy minor, it is of great importance to me to understand the viewpoints of local people, conceptions of geography, cultural practices, and general ideas about people’s relationship with the land in the context of certain ecological issues and phenomena. Throughout my activities studying very specific places and issues as an
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Islamophobia Film Screening & LectureOn Tuesday, April 26 at 6:00pm in Xavier 201 the Global Studies Program has organized a showing of the Emmy-nominated PLU MediaLab documentary Beyond Burkas and Bombers: Anti-Muslim Sentiment in America. A talk on the Politics of Islamophobia by JuliAnne Rose (PLU ’13) will follow with time for questions and discussion. Ms. Rose graduated from PLU with degrees in Political Science and Global Studies. She was the Chief Videographer/Editor for the Beyond
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Advice for first-year students: Create a study space and routine Posted by: vcraker / July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022 Alina Boorse ’25 shares her experience as a first-year student and offers advice to future students. Read Previous Advice for first-year students: Communicate with your professors Read Next PLU places second in National Science Foundation’s COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in
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National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community Posted by: vcraker / April 7, 2022 Image: Justyn Freeman loads up meals to deliver to local families as part of the Delta Turkey Basket Drive. April 7, 2022 Before attending Pacific Lutheran University, Justyn Freeman ’23 served in the Air Force for six years. Now, he is a senior nursing major and will soon begin his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air
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PLU alum returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba Posted by: vcraker / November 17, 2022 November 17, 2022 Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about the human brain. Returning home that day, she told her mom: “I’m going to be a neurosurgeon!” In the following years
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PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take
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