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Advanced Placement courses this year, so while he was in the Pacific Northwest for another conference, he searched online for accreditation opportunities—and found PLU’s AP Summer Institute. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Outstanding curriculum, excellent faculty and great facilities … plus it’s accredited by the American Chemical Society. Learn More Now he’s one of thousands of teachers—from PLU itself to Argentina, Europe, Russia, Spain, Mexico, Saudi Arabia (and, now, Indonesia)—who have benefited from PLU’s

of Latino youth.” Listen to the PLU Podcast “Did you know the American Dream is not accessible to 5 million Latino youth?” asked the Associate Professor of Political Science. Drawing on research published in her book Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Latino Youth , Chavez detailed the denial of educational resources to the children of undocumented Latinos and proclaimed the injustice of the lack of equal opportunity to higher education in the US. “We are a

101 : Introduction to Sociology - ES An introduction to the discipline of sociology. Features an analysis of contemporary American society with emphasis on the interconnections of race, class, and gender. Sociological concepts include socialization, social roles, stereotypes, power, and stratification. (4) SOCI 201 : Introduction to Criminal Justice An examination of the American Criminal Justice System. This course will address law enforcement, the court system and correctional system, along with

populations. Chávez, chair of politics and government and associate professor of political science, identifies as Latina. She’s a native Spanish speaker who didn’t learn English before beginning school. She was raised in an immigrant household in the Southwest and experienced many of the obstacles fellow Latinos face every day in the U.S. Like many who come from a similar background, Chávez was the first in her family to graduate from college, despite the barriers she faced. She came from a home and a

Crawford O’Brien, Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies. Professor Ramos: Hi, I’m Adela Ramos, Chair of Environmental Studies. Professor O’Brien: And hi, I’m Kevin O’Brien in the religion department. All: And this is our Major Minute. [video: A visual countdown from three flashes on the screen in yellow and black colors. A countdown clock appears on the left side of the screen counting down from 60 seconds after Man claps his hands in the foreground] (three beeps) [video: Only Professor Ramos

that focuses on literature from non-Euro-American societies. Because course topics may vary considerably, course may be repeated for credit with approval of department chair. (4) ENGL 217 : Topics in Literature - IT, GE A variable-content course that focuses on literature that fosters an awareness and understanding of diversity in the United States. Courses may be repeated for credit with approval of department chair. (4) ENGL 221 : Research and Writing Strategies for writing academic research

Buddhist Temple ProfileHe began his education at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley California for three years. After graduation, he spent two years in Japan studying first at Nishi Hongwanji’s seminary school, Chūōbukkyōgakuin (Chūbutsu) where he eventually received his Kyoshi, and the next year he studied for the year-long program at ritual and chanting school, Gonshikishidōsho. Tadao is the first North American-born minister to receive the specialized chanting and ritual license from

...more About PLUThe first American university to have Study Away classes on all seven continents simultaneously, PLU is also the first private university on the West Coast to receive the prestigious Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. An honoree on President Obama’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, PLU hosts an Emmy Award-winning MediaLab; a MacArthur Award-winning detachment of Army ROTC; and more than 100 clubs and activities, including 19 varsity athletic

as director of the Rainier Writing Workshop—and as the new Poetry Editor of the prestigious New England Review. Read More Art of Diplomacy An exhibition celebrating Norway’s constitution, 1814-2014: Red White and Blue–Norwegian Constitution, American Inspiration, held its exclusive U.S. premiere at PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center and remains on display through Sept. 28. Read More SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE A (PLU) SIGN In today’s crazily competitive college market, you either go big or go home

/921872526/past-cdc-director-urges-current-one-to-stand-up-to-trump  Youde, Jeremy. “Trump wants to review the WHO’s actions. These are its key roles and limitations.” The Washington Post. April 16, 2020. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/16/trump-wants-review-whos-actions-these-are-its-key-roles-limitations/  Other Recommendations American Public Media Research Lab, “Covid Deaths By Race.” https://www.apmresearchlab.org/covid/deaths-by-race Busby, Joshua. “What International Relations