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as an advisor. She wrote her first Fulbright application, which led her to Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, while working as an academic consultant at the United Nations in Nairobi, and her second Fulbright was in Baku, Azerbaijan, during her second PLU sabbatical. She taught journalism both times. “It’s made me realize that I am really a risk-taker … I’d be willing to go anywhere at any time at the drop of a hat,” Joanne said. “And I thought that that would sort of age out of me—it really
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Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies - VW, GE HISP 201 Intermediate Spanish - VW, GE HISP 202 Intermediate Spanish - VW, GE HISP 231 Intensive Spanish (Study Away) - VW, GE HISP 252 Spanish for Heritage Speakers - VW, GE HISP 301 Hispanic Voices for Social Change - VW, GE HISP 321 Iberian Cultural Studies - VW, GE HISP 322 Latin American Cultural Studies - VW, GE HISP 331 Intensive Spanish (Study Away) - VW, GE HISP 351 Hispanic Voices for Social Change for Heritage Speakers - VW, GE PHIL 121 The
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The PLU Department of Physics offers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in physics, a bachelor of science degree in applied physics, and a bachelor of arts in education degree for
fundamental and exciting ideas ever considered. Step into a world of wonderPhysics is the scientific study of the material universe at its most fundamental level. A physicist might study the inner workings of atoms and nuclei, the size and age of the universe, the behavior of high-temperature superconductors, or the life cycles of stars, from their formation out of interstellar gases to their end-states as pulsars or black holes. Physicists use high-energy accelerators to search for quarks; they design
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July 1, 2010 For Art and Jennie Hansen, a friendship that lasts a lifetime By Chris Albert Art and Jennie Hansen ’34 gave generously to a number of charitable causes, said James Van Beek ’60, ’69, a close friend of the deceased couple and a PLU development director. It was quite a blessing to have PLU as their top cause during their lifetimes, he added. “Art and Jennie became dear friends beginning with our first meeting in 1967 in Honolulu when they hosted me and a gathering of PLU alumni and
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A Rocky Start Leads to a Steady Foundation Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsSamantha Saucedo's path was shaped from a young age as she witnessed how varying health conditions affected those closest to her.One set of grandparents was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and suffered from deteriorating health. Another set thrived, living long healthy lives. Those divergent health paths set 2019 PLU graduate Saucedo on a journey that culminated in
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its way to the third language, English, there’s a risk that the meaning has become marred or stilted. It’s delicate, painstaking work, and Call is good at it. While 60 percent of her Fulbright work will be earmarked as research — the translation work — the remaining 40 percent will be teaching at a Colombian university, Universidad Pontífica Javeriana in Bogotá. This coming July through November, Call will teach a semester-long course in Spanish on Native American literature — sharing the stories
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admitted to PLU to receive a music scholarship? Yes. Admission to PLU is required before a scholarship award can be offered. How does PLU decide who gets offered a scholarship? Scholarship auditions are competitive. The PLU faculty members judge all auditions. The auditionees are ranked by accomplishment, talent and potential, and department need. How do I arrange for an audition? The first step is to complete and submit our Scholarship Application Form. When will I know the date and time of my
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It’s been 25 years since David Akuien ’10 was separated from his mother at age 5, 16 years since he came to the United States as an orphan.
than I lived in Sudan, Kenya and Uganda combined.” David still speaks the language of his Dinka tribe, but has forgotten many words and “elements of conversation,” he says. He worries that America’s influence on him, and his struggles with his native language, will lead family members to question his identity. My family members are going to be disappointed in me if they feel as though I’ve forgotten my values and what it means to be a Dinka and to be from our part of the world. That’s when I will
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when I interviewed,” Ariella remembered. “Everyone seemed eager to engage in meaningful conversation, and seemed generally interested in growing the dance program. There was also so much kindness and passion, which are two qualities I strive for in my pedagogy.” In addition to the community, the location was a strong draw. Brown’s friends and family are in the area and the PNW is in her blood. She even labels herself as a bit of Pacific Northwest “snob.” “I am in love with the Pacific Northwest. I
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