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possible. I am a Sociology and Hispanic Studies double major. Before this trip, I was highly focused on the immigration system in the United States; I was incredibly curious about its history and the social ramifications surrounding it, and was fascinated by how these are manifested in Tacoma, since one of the largest detention centers in the country is housed on Tacoma’s port. Immigration, or migration in general, are complex topics that influence culture, experiences, and social situations in every
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Expression. Whether you identify as an artist or just love to be immersed in a creative community, this hall has an energizing community that is inspirational for all residents. To learn more please visit our Hinderlie Hall page. Kreidler Hall is home to our unique Global Community consisting of six language and global engagement houses: Chinese, French, Spanish, Global Studies, and the International Honors program. Kreidler is a hub for campus activities focused on language, culture and international
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Valery Jorgenson '14 Anthony Markuson ’13 traveled the world as a Pacific Lutheran University student and moved across the country as a new graduate—and, always, everywhere, a little bit of PLU goes with him. Markuson, who majored in Biology with a minor in Global Studies and a concentration in World Health, found his current position through fellow Lutes—and it’s a position that’s not so much a job as a service opportunity. “I see how that (service) works outside the ‘Lutedome,’ and that is
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background and we partner with those who are more in the limelight, so it was a different experience for me to be recognized in that way,” Loomis said. “I felt very, very honored to receive something like that.” Master of Business AdministrationThe MBA program offers high-caliber, flexible studies with an intentional focus on globalization and innovation. Loomis spent the past 15 years with MultiCare, the largest community-based, locally governed health system in Washington state. The nonprofit also is
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on a very regular basis. When I was asked to teach this class, I decided that I’d work with the students to create a real exhibit in the Scandinavian Cultural Center! Jen Jenkins, Chair of the Scandinavian Studies Program, approved a topic for the course that would also allow the course to fulfill a Scandinavian Studies elective credit. With the course taking place during the Spring, and with all the conversations around campus about social justice, I thought people might be interested to learn
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language has been taught at the school since its very beginning. Norwegian Academic ProgramsAudun Toven came to PLU in 1967 to teach Norwegian, and in 1976 a Norwegian major was established. When Janet Rasmussen arrived in 1977, she and Toven created the interdisciplinary Scandinavian Studies program. Many of the majors in Scandinavian Studies study the Norwegian language. Since 1984, more than 600 students have taken Norwegian language classes at PLU.Study Abroad AgreementsSince the early 1970s, PLU
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Encouraging Biliteracy Through Online Learning Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Camilla SumnerDr. Bridget Yaden, professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies at Pacific Lutheran University, served as the President of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) for the very eventful year of 2020.ACTFL is a national organization of language teachers, with a membership of more than 13,000 language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate
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. “CFOs are generally more in the background and we partner with those who are more in the limelight, so it was a different experience for me to be recognized in that way,” Loomis said. “I felt very, very honored to receive something like that.” Master of Business AdministrationThe MBA program offers high-caliber, flexible studies with an intentional focus on globalization and innovation. Loomis spent the past 15 years with MultiCare, the largest community-based, locally governed health system in
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resistance to those forces) in the United States, and especially in the 20th century. Her research into the subject include examinations of anti-gay ballot measures in the 1970s, racism in the military in World War II, and feminist voices in popular literature in the post-WWII decades. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary programs and fields of study, including Women’s Studies and Peace Studies, and has participated in research and projects that center on the importance of historical thinking in
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offered annually. Mexico is a consistently popular destination. Williams notes that both PLU’s Hispanic Studies program and current issues could be fueling that trend. Interest in peace and conflict studies in Oslo, Norway, is also on an upswing. One of the highlights of that program: students get press passes to a briefing for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Steves says politics and global issues have changed how he approaches his travel career. Study Away ProgramsGet the biggest bang for your buck
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