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After a long history of forced migration and union with other groups, the Yaka have been an independent society since the 19th century.
Learn More: Yaka Ndeemba MaskAfter a long history of forced migration and union with other groups, the Yaka have been an independent society since the 19th century. Living in the northern Congo, the Yaka are primarily hunters, although they also practice small scale farming. The tight-knit social system of the Yaka consists of a chief and his second in command who delegates to lineage chiefs. The Yaka are known for their masks, sculpture, and decorative everyday objects. Also, the
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The Department of History is proud to present the 2021 Senior Capstones. The presentations were given virtually on several dates during Spring Term.
The Department of History is proud to present the 2021 Senior Capstones. The presentations were given virtually on several dates during Spring Term. Click on each student name to see their presentation title. April 15, 2021Gracie AndersonBrennan CostelloAndrew WelchGracie Anderson``From Spring to Fall: A Study of Memory and Collective Action in 1968 and 1989 Czechoslovakia``Brennan Costello``Dying with Honor: The Sobibor Revolt and Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust``Andrew Welch``The
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I first met Claire in 2003 when she was a student in my course on the history of early Christianity (50-600 C.E.).
Does Anyone Oppose Charity?I first met Claire in 2003 when she was a student in my course on the history of early Christianity (50-600 C.E.). She was married, a mother, and worked twenty hours a week, in addition to carrying a full load of courses at PLU. One claim I make in the course is that early Christian communities promoted social initiatives that benefitted the hungry, the impoverished, women, children, and the chronically sick and that, from a sociological perspective, these initiatives
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Glory M. Liu, Johns Hopkins University
The Seventeenth Dale E. Benson Lecture Glory M. Liu, Johns Hopkins University Glory M. Liu, Johns Hopkins University. Image Credit: Nicole Marie Photograph Our most recent Benson lecturer was Glory M. Liu of Johns Hopkins University, who presented the 17th Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. Dr. Liu’s presentation explored the legacy of Adam Smith in the United States and the influence of Smith’s ideas in American thought, politics, and culture. The lecture was related to
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The college houses Anthropology, Economics, English, Global & Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Criminal Justice, and the Master of Fine Arts in
This Little World: A How-to Guide for Social Innovators, new book by Professor Mike Halvorson Read More Here PLU becomes the second Washington university to join prestigious international studies organization Read article College of Liberal StudiesThe college houses Anthropology, Economics, English, Global & Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Criminal Justice, and the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. The Individualized Major and
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CCES history forthcoming! These place profiles were written during the January 2019 iteration of the course ENGL 323: Writing in Professional and Public Contexts.
A Parkland Tour - A Guided Tour Through Parkland, WA.About the ProjectCCES history forthcoming! These place profiles were written during the January 2019 iteration of the course ENGL 323: Writing in Professional and Public Contexts. Students were asked to select important locations featured in the “Parkland Tour” offered by PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service. Each student would write a profile of the place based on observational, interview, and online research. These profiles
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A Student-Curated Exhibit This semester Dr. Elisabeth Ward has had the privilege of teaching a course for the History Department entitled “Public Museums”.
No Labor Lost: Industries of the Labor MovementA Student-Curated Exhibit This semester Dr. Elisabeth Ward has had the privilege of teaching a course for the History Department entitled “Public Museums”. History students who don’t go into teaching or get an advanced degree can put a B.A. in History to good use at museums, especially smaller regional and local history museums. Scan majors and minors also have promising museum potential, especially in this area. So PLU likes to offer this course
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While PLU’s Campus is neither in an urban or rural area, our middle of the road residential location of Parkland has plenty of public transportation options through Pierce Transit. Just a block from campus sits the Parkland Transit Center. The two main bus options here…
100 stores and restaurants, everything from Nordstrom and Express to The Cheesecake Factory and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. REI, Costco, and Half Price Books are also really close to the Tacoma Mall. Another option is Route 1. This covers the main drag on Pacific Avenue just off campus. It can take you south to several grocery stores including Albertsons, Marvel Food & Deli focusing on European goods, or Saar’s featuring discounts with an array of international items. Or head north into the heart of
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Sessions take place in the Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center, unless noted. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Registration in the University Center Upper Lobby 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Lutheran immigrants from Norway and has, over its history, welcomed mostly white and Christian persons into this learning community: the story of PLU is one largely shaped by people of European descent. Using critical race theory, this presentation and discussion will consider the dominant narrative of Lutheran education and ask how counter narratives that might recast or reconstruct the PLU story in ways previously unimagined. 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. – Conference Reception and Dinner – Regency Room
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Professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies | Native American and Indigenous Studies | storfjta@plu.edu | 253-535-8514 | Troy Storfjell (Sámi) specializes in Sámi and Indigenous studies, where his work is largely guided by Indigenist criticism and decolonize methodologies.
Troy Storfjell Professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies Phone: 253-535-8514 Email: storfjta@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-F Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Scandinavian Studies (Literature), University of Wisconsin, 2001 M.A., Scandinavian Studies (Literature), University of Wisconsin, 1995 Grunnfag, Nordic Studies, University of Tromsø (Norway), 1994 B.A., History & German, Andrews University, 1989 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Sámi studies
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