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are typically 6-8 years in length. They are organized to give students strong theoretical and methodological training. Students spend a significant amount of their time in a doctoral program pursuing independent research projects; any student thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. should have a strong interest in academic research. Students spend the first 3-4 years of the Ph.D. program satisfying course requirements, writing the thesis (usually defending the thesis at the end of the 2nd year), and
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and plans to stimulate the local economy and fund their projects. The highlight of Luke’s service was the opportunity to find a shared humanity with people that live such different lives, something he had never thought would be possible. When he first arrived in Senegal, he never could have imagined how comfortable he would feel within his community, how close he would grow to his host family and friends, and how much reciprocal knowledge was shared between himself and others. He describes this
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really appealed to me.” Gutierrez says her family was shocked when she finally announced her decision to attend PLU. “They were surprised honestly that I was going to a smaller school,” she said. “I think they thought I would want more hustle and bustle. They were happy of course —most of my friends went to WSU —so my family was happy.” Making the decision to attend PLU was easy. The difficult part came when it was time to leave her close-knit family. Gutierrez found Western Washington a major change
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role. “Masculinity is not natural, it’s performed,” he said. “Look at how it’s changed in the last 30 years. There’s been a radical change of what it means to be a man.” Today, the cultural definition of masculinity is increasingly linked to violence, power and control. This definition of manhood, which he called the “tough guise,” has detrimental effects on both the victims of men’s violence and on the men themselves, he said. Using clips from documentary films produced by his organization, Jhally
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October 24, 2012 Robert N. Bellah, the Elliott Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley, was the lecturer for the annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture, Oct. 24. (Photo by John Struzenberg ’15) Adapting to the advancements of modernity By Katie Scaff ’13 How do we as a species adapt to a rate of change that no biological species before has ever faced? This was the question Robert N. Bellah, one of the foremost sociologists of religion in the world, posed to
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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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available floor space in their room. Pacific Lutheran University has a significant number of loft kits available for check out. These are accessed on a first come first serve basis. Please see your RA to request a loft kit if you are interested.Types of Beds on CampusPLU has two types of beds, tool free and tooled. Each bed type has a slight difference in height adjustment options as well as what is required to assemble or change the height of the bed. Residence hall front desks have a limited supply
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Spanish. After PLU I did Peace Corps service in Panama, taught Spanish in Tacoma and then decided it was time for a change. My research here is focused on Colombian immigrants in northern Chile where I just spent December and January doing field work for my thesis.
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heartfelt welcome to former PLU president and first-lady, Loren and MaryAnn Anderson. Melinda and I are thankful for your leadership, your friendship and your generous wisdom. We’re honored to have you join us tonight – welcome home. I’m delighted to celebrate the incredible students and inspiring alumni stories made possible through your generosity and the impact of a PLU education. Yesterday, during my inauguration address, I spoke about seeing the possibilities. I reflected upon the visionary
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Workshops & Book Groups JTerm Book GroupFaculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to join JTerm Book Group to dialogue about intersections of diversity, justice, and sustainability through a common text. Groups online or in person to share, affirm, and challenge concepts, reflect how the book connects with our current social landscape, and dialogue about how they impact our Lute community.Books we have read2021: Just Us: An American Conversation by Claudia Rankie 2020: THICK, and other
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