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continues, it is now being paired with a refined understanding that an emphasis on international business isn’t just about understanding foreign markets and economies, but also about preparing students to thrive doing business domestically. “The rapid change of demographics in the United States will result in America becoming a minority-majority nation in the near future,” says Nargesi. “That’s why understanding and embracing different cultural mindsets, attitudes, and nuances is going to be critical
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times, Simmons knew she was academically gifted. “One area where I had control in my life was where I performed academically,” she said. “I put all my energy into performing well.” She fondly recalls a PLU nursing professor giving her a copy of a book titled “Emotional Intelligence,” to help her navigate the soft skills she struggled with due to a lack of cultural capital. Still, Simmons had trouble keeping jobs and internships; in hindsight, she chalks it up to a lifetime of trauma she never
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bachelor’s degree. Even though she felt out of place at times, Simmons knew she was academically gifted. “One area where I had control in my life was where I performed academically,” she said. “I put all my energy into performing well.” She fondly recalls a PLU nursing professor giving her a copy of a book titled “Emotional Intelligence,” to help her navigate the soft skills she struggled with due to a lack of cultural capital. Still, Simmons had trouble keeping jobs and internships; in hindsight, she
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MediaLabMediaLab is a student-run and semi-autonomous applied skills and research program within the Center for Media Studies. Projects undertaken by MediaLab are exclusively for and with off-campus clients and audiences. For more information about MediaLab, please click here.
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Meet our New Faculty Ned Schaumberg, Visiting Assistant Professor of English Sarah Robinson-Bertoni, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Environment René Carrasco, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Xi Zhu, Visiting Instructor of Chinese Luke Parker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics
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Z. Laree Winer Associate Director for the Center for Vocation Phone: 253-535-7192 Email: winerll@plu.edu Professional Additional Titles/Roles Advisor, Center for Student Success Education B.A., Religious Studies, Pacific Lutheran University, 2015 A.A., Office Administration, Pierce College of Fort Steilacoom, 2006
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Rose McKenney Professor of Earth Science and Environmental Studies Full Profile 253-535-8726 mckennra@plu.edu
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at 2 p.m. As author Rachel Carson struggles to complete her book, Silent Spring, she simultaneously fights both her progressing breast cancer and various factions of American enterprise that launch a crusade against her reputation. Carson’s solace is found in Alice in Wonderland, her girlhood literary hero, alter-ego and imaginative guide her subconscious clings to. Carson’s story converges with a fantastical landscape enlivened by literary, film and cultural references that theatricalize the
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Margaret Murdoch Environmental Director Any Pronouns Biography Biography This year I will be working to further the work of GREAN club, SSC, and the USC in creating a more environmentally friendly and sustainable campus. Major(s) Biology and Religion double major Minor(s): Gender and Sexuality studies
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: They’re wonderful people! I learned that my scholarship was specifically for a student from Africa, which I have to say, warmed my heart. I was definitely moved by that because, for me, it just means that someone is willing to take that extra step in empowering me to get a better education, to receive a wholesome college experience. I think it’s fantastic to add to the school in terms of bringing my perspective as an African, and adding to the cultural diversity, and being able to share my perspective
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