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  • offices and student gathering space. These labs and other amenities will double the square footage dedicated to our outstanding nursing students. We currently are seeking donor support for this new vision that will place our Nursing facilities among the premier learning spaces in the nation. Academic Growth and Innovation Fall semester marked the launch of new academic programs in Innovation Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Musical Theatre. A sustainable model for funding new

  • , to the fitness of the faculty member in their professional capacity as a teacher or researcher. Disciplinary action or dismissal will not be used to restrain faculty members in their exercise of academic freedom or their rights as American citizens. Disciplinary Action Any disciplinary action taken against a faculty member shall be subject to the safeguards of due process. If the action is deemed unwarranted or unjust by the faculty member, they may petition the Conciliation Committee for redress

  • United States and, to add complexity to an already green and overwhelmed boy, I was transitioning in the aftermath of Sept. 11. That moment effectively served as my principle moment of ¨culture shock¨ during my study away experience at PLU. London led me to Valencia, Spain, following graduation, which led me to a job with the American Red Cross and a volunteer position with the World Affairs Council of Seattle. These experiences eventually guided me to India as a consultant on corporate social

  • Scholarship for the Women’s Center supports student research and programming at the center. And Lynn (Geschwind ’71) Ostenson, in memory of her late husband Richard Ostenson ’71, established an endowed scholarship for African-American students studying in the natural sciences. Endowment for Academics and Mission Gifts to the campaign led to the creation of four endowed chairs and an endowed professorship. These endowments help attract and retain top faculty, bring public recognition to the university and

  • . Faculty are not expected to demonstrate accomplishment in all forms of scholarship.” (Article V, Section 1, Subsection B, 2bii, p.25). Additionally, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (1999) issued a position statement building on the work of Boyer (1990) and others to form a descriptive tool defining scholarship in the profession of nursing. This tool provides operational descriptions and examples in the context of Boyer’s (1990) four forms of scholarship, plus integrating practice

  • of Hispanic and Latino Studies and Affiliate Faculty of Native American and Indigenous Studies Program Click here to view the slideshow from October 7th’s class.Class Readings: Popol Vuh: The Definitive Edition of the Mayan Book of the Dawn of Life and the Glories of Gods and Kings (Part 3) Popol Vuh pre-reading notes: I. Background Today the Maya Quiché number 1 million, affiliated groups 6 million, that occupy the territories of Mexico (Chiapas, Yucatán, Tabasco), Guatemala, El Salvador

  • . Finally, my students are free. The asceticism of teaching entails respecting their freedom.While respecting the freedom of my students is prior to all else in teaching humanities, there still is much that I do to invite them into the space where the power of the humanities resides. I introduce them to the field of American religious history in the most engaging way possible, letting them see my own fascination with it. l show them issues; require them to translate material from one frame of reference

  • (from two different departments) from the following: ENGL 234: Environmental Literature (4) ENGL 394: Studies in Literature and the Environment (4) PHIL 226: Environmental Ethics (4) PHIL 327: Environmental Philosophy (4) RELI 236: Native American Religious Traditions (4) RELI 257: Christian Theology (4) (when topic is “Green Theology” only) Environmental Justice 4 semester hours These courses examine intersections between environmental degradation and structural discrimination and how Indigenous

  • this group believes would help increase their presence in the professional world. Chávez says Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., yet they significantly lack representation in professions across the board. “Latinos are underrepresented in powerful segments of American society,” she said. “We must ask what the implications of this continued political and professional underrepresentation is on our society and our democratic institutions. Beyond issues of representation, this research is

  • . Pay the I-901 fee. This is also called the “SEVIS fee.” You must pay before you can schedule your Visa appointment with the US Embassy. It is easiest to do this online if possible, with a credit card or debit card. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Have your I-20 available. You will need it to fill out the form. Make sure you are able to print from your computer, as you will need to print your receipt Go to:  I-901 Fee Processing website and follow the prompts. You can link this