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  • validate and affirm all kids from all backgrounds at all times. “Many students are not engaged with caring adults who value their experiences and who validate them as well,” Cushman said. “I feel honored to be the teacher/mentor/coach of similar students because…they will be the future leaders of our communities.” In particular, Cushman concentrates his efforts on nurturing young African-American and Latino men. It is them, Cushman says, who perhaps face some of the worst forms of misrepresentation and

  • experience as humbling, enlightening, and a privilege to experience. Luke currently works for IREACH (Initiative for Research and Education to Advance Community Health), a division of Washington State University, where he is a Research Study Assistant for three research studies that pertain to community health within American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander communities. He aspires to get a Master’s Degree in Global Health or International Development. At PLU, Luke majored in Environmental

  • Kinesiology students who meet certain admission requirements for their Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs. Did you know? PLU is a member of the American Kinesiology Association and the Exercise Is Medicine on Campus Initiative by the American College of Sports Medicine. Did you know? Ready to get even more involved? Join PLU’s Kinesiologists of the Future Club, the Kinesiology Research Group, Special Olympics Club, and the Diversity in Sport & Exercise Collective DISCOVER About Calendar Campus Map

  • Guild of American LuthiersGuild of American Luthiers July 23-30, 2014We really did have another great convention, and we and our members were very happy that we were at PLU again. I want you know that we continue to feel that you and your team are the best we have worked with at PLU, and we appreciate the care and attention you give our group, and your willingness to listen and respond to our concerns. Also, I wanted to let you know that the students we worked with out of your office were very

  • . There are things I value from the culture of South Sudan and the culture of America, and I think that is going to be a tough conversation to have… I just hope they see I’m still the same human being. Still their same son. That concern runs deeper for David. He has long worried that he may never feel fully at home here or in South Sudan. When he travels there later this month, he anticipates being treated as an American — an outsider. And in the states, he says, he is seen as African — as a black man

  • possible, says Suzanne Moore, a Vashon Island-based book artist who served as one of just two American illuminators for The Saint John’s Bible. “It’s the only way it could get done,” she said in a sunlit art studio, reminiscing about her contribution to the most ambitious book-arts project of our time. Coming to terms with the 'L' in PLUSenior Editor Kari Plog describes how she was drawn to PLU and The Saint John's Bible for the same reasons. Moore was one of 23 artists who worked on 160 illuminations

  • artifact trade, destruction of archaeological sites, and desecration of Native American graves. I managed over 1,200 boxes of artifacts relinquished through plea deals with the convicted individuals, and consulted with tribes to help repatriate artifacts through the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). In 2013, I accepted the position of supervisory registrar for the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C., and currently work to

  • 380 : Modern Art - CX The development of art from 1900 to the present, with a brief look at European and American antecedents as they apply to contemporary directions. (4) ARTD 383 : Studies in Art History - CX A selected area of inquiry, such as a history of American art, Asian art, the work of Picasso, or similar topics. May be repeated for credit. (4) ARTD 387 : Special Topics in Art This course in intended for unique opportunities to explore artistic expression, provided by visiting artists or

  • , University of Maryland MA in Pacific Island Studies, University of Hawaii PhD in History, University of Southern California PhD in History, The Graduate Center, City University of New York Doctor of Law, University of Washington Loading... It’s FREE to apply to PLU When you're ready, we're here. Apply now and fulfill your potential! Get Started Related Programs: Anthropology Critical Race Studies English Gender & Sexuality Studies Global Studies Holocaust & Genocide Studies Native American & Indigenous

  • and compare financial aid offers and expenses from other schools.Find your PLU Admission CounselorDo the Math WorksheetTHE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT After considering all financial aid, there’s still the question of what makes PLU worth it? Your investment in college and in yourself is important, and as a Lute, you can expect:Excellent academic programs and liberal arts education – recent research by the Association of American Colleges and Universities shows that employers value the skills and