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. Read More Neah Bay For two decades, the Makah people have welcomed PLU students to Neah Bay to learn about the tribe’s culture and history. Read about the introductory anthropology class and how the relationship fostered by a longtime professor has tribal members saying “welcome back” each year. Read More Expanding Roots at PLU Yannet Urgessa ’16 has lived on three continents and speaks five languages. But it took coming to PLU for her to feel comfortable in her own skin for the first time. Learn

including Disney, Nickelodeon and McDonalds, and was Stephanie Anne Johnson’s manager and publicist during her time on The Voice. Guest Contributors Samuel Torvend, Ph.D. Samuel Torvend, Ph.D., is professor of the history of Christianity and currently serves as the university chair in Lutheran studies. As a historian of Christianity, his research focuses on the history of religious responses to poverty and food insecurity. He also teaches courses on religious art and architecture and their role in

other supporters worried Simmons’ case would set a precedent unattainable by those who would follow her. “We were very afraid she was going to set a standard that nobody else could meet,” he said. It’s easy to see why they were worried. Before graduating magna cum laude from law school in May 2017, Simmons received several prestigious awards and honors, including the Skadden Fellowship. She was the first law student in Seattle University’s history to earn the competitive fellowship, which recognizes

public service.” In fact, Strait added, he and other supporters worried Simmons’ case would set a precedent unattainable by those who would follow her. “We were very afraid she was going to set a standard that nobody else could meet,” he said. It’s easy to see why they were worried. Before graduating magna cum laude from law school in May 2017, Simmons received several prestigious awards and honors, including the Skadden Fellowship. She was the first law student in Seattle University’s history to

“Building Connections: Reclaiming Lost Narratives of the Alaska-Canada Highway,” which premiered at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma and ultimately was broadcast regionally by KBTC, Tacoma’s local PBS affiliate, as well as other public broadcasting member stations across the nation. “Building Connections” also received a First Place Award from the National Broadcasting Society. Ironically, “Building Connections” was originally conceived as an academic journal article, or possibly a book

the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for licensure. PLU works to confirm if programs meet the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification outside the state of Washington. Educators should be aware that each state has specific requirements that they may be required to complete for full licensure. Most often, this is specific testing but may include background checks, verification of experience, or completion of a specific course such as that state’s history

got to know their neighbors – both locally and on a global scale. His primary responsibility on this particular voyage was to teach English to middle-school students, the time when most kids there begin their first introduction to “English iu Comoros.” He also worked with their “Comoros Explores Club” where students from seven towns come together to explore and learn about the history and culture in their own backyards. “The club fostered a spirit of appreciation and excitement for their

about a fatal shooting of one student’s best friend, turning it into a lesson on justice in the community. “I try not to shy away from the grittiness of the world,” Cushman said. “Students need to know the harsh and uncertain realities that await them. They have to be prepared academically, socially and emotionally…to overcome obstacles.” Cushman’s own history with overcoming adversity undoubtedly lends to his perspective on teaching, nurturing and uplifting young people in the community. He says

could be a better place if people simply got to know their neighbors – both locally and on a global scale. His primary responsibility on this particular voyage was to teach English to middle-school students, the time when most kids there begin their first introduction to “English iu Comoros.” He also worked with their “Comoros Explores Club” where students from seven towns come together to explore and learn about the history and culture in their own backyards. “The club fostered a spirit of

interdisciplinary, so most of the courses that count toward the 24-credit minor are offered by other departments (such as History, Religion and Anthropology). But Storfjell and his colleagues did create a few new courses, including a two-part series called “Interconnections” that aims to provide students and faculty a space to discuss “progress, challenges and the intersection of indigenous approaches and the university experience.” The program as a whole will teach from “a global indigenous focus centered in