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“female” granaries (called guyo-ya or guyo toteri) used to store a woman’s personal belongings and “male” elevated granaries (guyo-ana) used for storing millet and sorghum. The guyo-ana “male” granary is the type that requires a ladder in order to reach the upper level, and each day a man will go to the granary to retrieve the grain necessary for family meals, reinforcing his role as a capable provider. A second type of granary for men, guyo togu, is much rarer and is a special and honored dwelling

How do you handle being the “first” or the “only”? Nikki Plaid ’96 (full oral history interview here)Born and raised in Las Vegas as a Lutheran, Nikki Plaid found PLU naturally through her family and her pastor. Her first night at PLU was the first night she had been out of state, and she was determined to make the most of her experience. In addition to picking up two majors (in political science and global studies) and a minor (in women’s studies), Nikki got involved with the Black Student

Curriculum and ProgrammingThe curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair. Currently, the program consists of six courses taught on a rotating basis, providing students with an introduction to major themes in U.S. Business and Economic history, and providing greater depth in the fields of business ethics, human centered design, and the history of technology. At least two courses offered each

services. Counseling Services – Free mental health counseling resource available to all currently enrolled students. This also extends emotional support for undocumented students, as well as those students impacted by undocumented family or friends. TimelyCare [formerly Lute Telehealth] – provides free mental health services on desktop and mobile devices via on-demand and scheduled appointments Dean of Students – Provides a fair and equitable process for reviewing and responding to incidents; this

Education Resource Center teacher training and talks by Holocaust survivors. The theme for this conference was “Survivors and Rescuers.” Scholars Dr. Susannah Heschel, Dr. Hartmut Lehmann and Dr. Christopher Browning presented their latest work in this year’s theme, “Survivors & Rescuers.” Survivors included the story of the Brill family, survivors of Exodus 1947; Renee Firestone, Auschwitz survivor; and Pierre Sauvage.Learn more about the Survivors and Rescuers conference 2013 Powell-Heller Conference

reservation). If you are late for your reservation, they will just put you on the next shuttle available with no additional fee so there is no need to panic. Lodging for Family and Friends Take a look at this list of recommended local lodging by Office of Admission.

strategies and rely on a “tried and true” approach, often relying on techniques learned in high school. Students rarely seek assistance from librarians and are more likely to seek advice from friends or family members. Recent graduates indicated they were not adequately prepared for solving information problems in the workplace (and several large surveys of employers mirror this finding). How to Use This Guide The resources in this guide are intended to serve as supplements to the existing goals and

and politics in American history. He also teaches courses about gender in American religions and about religion and violence for PLU’s interdisciplinary programs (Women’s and Gender Studies, International Honors Program, and the First-Year Experience Program). His research focuses on the intersection of religion, gender, and American politics in the twentieth century. His book, Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right was published in 2015 by the University of Pennsylvania Press. He is