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serve my local community while embracing the differences of those around me.” Her advice for current French majors is the same advice her dad offered her when she decided to become a French major at PLU: “learning is never a waste of time.” In Saint-Brieuc, France, Bethany Powell (Class of 2013; Major: Environmental Studies; Minors: French and Biology) works with high school students to improve their English speaking and listening skills. Bethany draws on her PLU education to ask “big enough
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meetings (every Monday at noon) will expand to a dozen or more Lutes—with only a couple concerned on any given Monday that the meetings are at lunchtime. At this initial gathering, we glean a tentative concept of the king’s time on campus, and we learn that PLU is establishing a special endowed scholarship in honor of His Majesty’s visit (benefiting PLU students who study in Norway and those who participate in the Peace Studies program at PLU). Just a few of the to-dos on the inaugural agenda: Get
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Holocaust and genocide studies. As they began taking classes for both, it was their minor that intrigued them and they soon realized they had a passion for Holocaust and genocide studies. Query is friends with Lindhartsen and saw firsthand how he was able to design an individualized major to reflect his specific interests. Thye reached out to Professor Lisa Marcus to discuss if they could do the same around their interest in Holocaust and genocide studies.PASSION BECOMES A PATHWAYDuring his junior year
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without notice. -Will Durant Why Study Earth Science at PLU?Civilization exists by geologic consent, subject to change without notice. – Will Durant Global society is based on geology. Our energy resources, construction and manufacturing materials, food and agricultural products, and building sites all depend on the geologic environment.What is Earth Science?Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the features, processes and history of the earth. The role of geoscientists will be
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PLU, joining a group of other prestigious colleges with Holocaust Studies, which asks students to write essays on the topic of genocide. Lemkin was an international lawyer who initiated the term “genocide” and in 1948 succeeded in persuading the United Nations to adopt the Genocide Convention which outlawed the destruction of races and groups. Last week the two top essayists presented their findings and were recognized for their work. Marks began her essay “Identity and Genocide: The Armenian
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to an event that may yet be defined as the greatest crime in modern history,” Kurt Mayer wrote. “I am telling my story because we must continue to learn from the lessons of the past.” Mayer was the first person of the Jewish faith to serve on Pacific Lutheran University’s Board of Regents, serving from 1995 to 2005. He was instrumental in the development of the university’s Holocaust Studies Program. Mayer’s family was one of two prominent Tacoma area families who funded a $1 million endowed
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Diversity Center Alums: Complexities of Care and Service Abroad Posted by: Julie Winters / July 16, 2019 Image: Image: Angie Hambrick (from right, clockwise:) Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, sits down with Hispanic studies professor Giovanna Urdangarain, anthropology professor and PLU Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator Katherine Wiley, and anthropology and global studies professor Dr. Ami Shah to discuss service abroad. July 16, 2019 By Kenzie Gandy
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ePass Save Add Edit Remove Back New Delete Videos of Conference Black Bodies and the Justice of God Site Menu Home Speakers Schedule Videos of Conference Suggested Readings About Past Conferences: Videos & Resources Contact Information Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies Email: marit.trelstad@plu.edu Related Links Lutheran Studies Department of Religion Contact Information Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies Email: marit.trelstad@plu.edu Related Links
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pushing the boundaries of art and finding ways to challenge what already exists. Specializing but not limited to Graphic Design, they enjoy getting into all mediums.PortfolioAshley FletcherBA, Art HistoryCapstone Presentation Megan GonianBFA, Graphic Design | Innovations Studies minor Megan is an aspiring graphic designer and illustrator with interests in designing card, board games, coloring books, and more.Portfolio Teagan JanesBFA, Studio Art – Painting | Sociology minor Teagan Janes moved from
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managed effectively, regardless of what is thrown at her.” Another colleague described her as “the glue that has kept the department moving forward successfully.” Beyond the department, Mathews has served on the Global Education Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, the Human Participants Review Board, General Education Council, IHON Steering Committee, Women’s and Gender Studies Executive Committee, and Holocaust and Genocide Studies steering committee. She is the
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