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on my terms” (S2E3). The underlying historical reality being that most Black women living in Regency England did not have control over their depictions. In eighteenth-century Europe and the Americas it would have been common enough to see engravings of Black people who had escaped slavery and written about their experiences, such as Olaudah Equiano, and, later in the nineteenth century, to see photographs of Frederick Douglass, Ellen and William Craft, and Harriet Jacobs, to name a few. Most

Renewable Energy Scholarship Posted by: alemanem / November 6, 2023 November 6, 2023 The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for 2024 scholarships of $2500.  This year they expect to give 16 of them.  There will be at least one for a community college student (preferably female), at least one other undergrad scholarship, one for an early grad student, three for diversity candidates, and two for  Native American or Alaskan Native students.  All aspects of

don’t even have to leave the state of Washington! Two groups of students will leave campus, studying away in Neah Bay and Tacoma. Exploring the Native American tribes in Neah Bay, Anthropology Professor David Huelsbeck will lead students on an archeology trip to learn about ancient tribal traditions and history. Students will volunteer in tribal centers and learn traditional cultural aspects such as songs, food, stories and arts. Leaving PLU but staying in Tacoma, Dr. Kathleen Russell will lead a

volunteers from PLU’s music department – including students and faculty members Ed Powell and Ron Gerhardstein, director and associate director of bands, respectively. None of the volunteers spoke Japanese, so Takekawa served as a translator. Takekawa said each group influenced each other as they rehearsed and performed together. “I know both cultures pretty well,” she said. “The mix of culture I have in me I like to share.” Typically, American students are more talkative and sometimes get distracted

professions across the board.   “Latinos are underrepresented in powerful segments of American society,” she said. “We must ask what the implications of this continued political and professional underrepresentation is on our society and our democratic institutions. Beyond issues of representation, this research is important for our civic health.”Politics and Government at PLULearn more about the department and the majors within itShe said that fact clearly illustrates the need to address the achievement

. Maria Chávez honored by American Political Science Association Latino Caucus Read Next President Belton discusses PLU “PLUS Year” with Dave Ross COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in

three said, because no one was looking to be declared the best. “In truth it was just a good natured jam,” Halvorson said, whose band “American Standard” performed. Grahe said the idea grew from chatting about music with Halvorson. For Anderson, who performed with his band “Blues Passage,” talking about music by e-mail kept the conversation growing into something more. “It kind of just morphed into that it would be fun to get together at the CAVE and do something for the students,” he said. Music

American West, explores how Western writers perceive Western identity changing. “I became interested in the history of the West,” Rowland said. “It inspired me to put together the anthology.”The West is the area of the United States that includes every state west of Mississippi. The anthology, titled West of 98: Living and Writing the New American West, explores how Western writers perceive Western identity changing. It “tries to consider what it means to be a Westerner now, as we are moving forward

Professor of Modern History at Pennsylvania State University, calls these oh-so-accessible goods “packaged pleasures”—and at PLU’s 2014 Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History on Oct. 13, he’ll present an illustrated talk that offers a fresh perspective on the origins of the modern American consumer culture and its impact on our lives. Touching on history, marketing and technology, Cross’ talk is titled “The Package and Its Pleasures: How American Business and Technology Shaped Consumer

, faculty and staff of color that is rooted in multicultural faith traditions, praise & worship, and opportunities for prayer and expression.FEB 13 Black History Month RallyRed Square – TBD In honor of the 2018 Black History Month theme “African Americans in Times of War,” BSU is hosting a rally to pause and consider the specific and unique issues faced by African Americans in times of war and to commemorate African American veterans. More information about this event will be sent out via email.FEB 16