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the plan. He granted it. Bjørhovde became one of the first Norwegian exchange students to study journalism at an American university as part of her country’s program Lånekassen, or Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, which allocates loans and grants for college students in Norway. “That opened totally new horizons,” she said. “Norwegian students are very fortunate to have this possibility.” A look inside the Aftenposten offices. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) So, her yearlong agenda expanded to

college brings in experts in the field, including Talleraas from PRIO. And sometimes it means the faculty members are the experts. Restad, for example, is regarded as an authority in American exceptionalism and foreign affairs, and often is called upon for national television interviews ― in Norway and the U.S. ― to discuss politics and policy. Another professor, Henrik Syse, is a member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. “He’s one of the few who actually decides who gets the peace prize,” Dale

with half the kids. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) She had students in her classrooms from each country exchange letters. “I wanted them to understand where I was going and what I was doing,” she said of her American students. “I wanted to use it as a teaching tool.” Sam and Allison credit Windhoek “100 percent” for finding each other. Their wedding rings were handcrafted by a Namibian jeweler, and their home is adorned with souvenirs from their time there — reminders of the time everything changed

footage: “The last shot of the film where (Jameson’s) on his bike and looks back and smiles,” Petersen said, “we got three takes of that.” The film also received attention from industry leaders in marble production. The marbles used in the film were donated by MegaFun USA, a North American toy manufacturer that’s home to Mega Marbles. The prized diamond marble featured in the short was created specifically for the film. “We are so thankful for that,” Petersen said. “That would’ve been another huge

in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, located in the Anderson University Center. This year’s lecture will be given by Dr. Michelle Jacob, Professor of Indigenous Studies and Director of the Sapsik’ʷałá (Teacher) Education Program in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Oregon. The lecture is free and open to the public. About the Lecture: In 2012, Kateri Tekakwitha became the first North American Indian to be canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church, an event that

music from various religious traditions. Those visuals transform into a marriage of fluttering lines that dance on the pages, illuminated with gold trimmings and vibrant colors. The sound waves of psalms run horizontal; those of the other traditions — Islamic, Jewish, Native American and more — run vertical. Together, they create an inclusive tapestry of sound that you see rather than hear. The idea is to honor the physics of sound, which reverberates through the universe forever. For me, thinking

236: Native American Religious Traditions RELI 240: African-American Religious Traditions RELI 241: Islam in America RELI 397: Indigenous Religions and Culture of the Pacific Northwest SOCI 332: Race and Racism SOCI 387 when taught as “Race, Class, Gender, and Crime” SOCI 410: Social Stratification Gender, Sexuality, & Race Studies (GSRS) - Undergraduate Courses GSRS 201 : Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies - VW An interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts, themes, topics

Biblical content together with an introduction to major religious traditions and theological problems in the context of the principal aspects of human culture as outlined above. At least three semester- long courses. Students may well seek counsel from the seminary of their choice. Of the possible majors, English, philosophy, religion and the social sciences are regarded as the most desirable. Other areas are, however, accepted. A faculty advisor will assist students in the selection of courses