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. Latino/a/x Literary and Cultural Studies (4) POLS 265: Latino Politics (4) Alternative Areas of Inquiry Students who would like to pursue alternative areas of inquiry related to Latino Studies may substitute a core course with the approval of the Director of Hispanic and Latino Studies. Alternative options may include: An additional semester of Spanish language study or an upper division Hispanic Studies course focused on Latin America; An internship or experiential learning placement with an
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Where Can I Get Help?If you, or someone you know is experiencing depression or considering committing suicide, know that you are not alone. Below are some resources that are available. On The Web: ULifeline American Association of Suicidology American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Confidential Depression Screening Test Depression Screening – Mental Health America National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Resource Center Youth Suicide Prevention Program On Campus
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history and tradition of Scandinavian explorers who have spanned the globe encountering new lands, boldly reaching inaccessible places and making countless contributions to human knowledge. Viking seafarers, for example, were in America 500 years before Christopher Columbus, a Norwegian was the first to travel to the South Pole and Heyerdahl was a pioneer of experimental archaeology in the world’s oceans. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during SCC open hours (Tues/Wed 11am to
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Additional Requirements Hands-on Experience Completion of 50 semester hours of approved hands-on experience (internship, work experience, and/or volunteer project) in the same work sector as used to satisfy the Work Sector requirements, as certified by the program coordinator. Foreign Language Four semester hours in a foreign language or equivalent demonstrated proficiency. Note: Students wanting to serve in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America must apply to the Peace Corps with strong
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language of the unheard.” That poignant line is from a 1965 speech called “The Other America” and is about the Watts riots. And while King does not endorse riots, he says this: “[W]hat is it that America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the Negro poor has worsened over the last few years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the
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in agriculture, cattle ranching, and now roses. The rose, once the most poetic and seductive of flowers, is now on the defensive, and the cloud of pesticides suggest why. Long the symbol of love, irresistible desire, and ephemeral beauty, the prickliest of flowers has never been so popular, so lucrative–or so toxic for the environment. Every year, Americans buy about 1.5 billion roses, almost all of them from Latin America. The petals-and-pesticides story is retold every Valentine’s Day, and it
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from Florida to South America to New Zealand. Generations have built their lives around mangroves and consider these swamps sacred. ” Edward J. Larson, An Empire of Ice: Scott, Shakleton and the Heroic Age of Antarctica Science (Yale, 2011) “Published to coincide with the centenary of the first expeditions to reach the South Pole, An Empire of Ice presents a fascinating new take on Antarctic exploration. Retold with added information, it’s the first book to place the famed voyages of Norwegian
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Lutheran University. This May, Akuien (pronounced “A – Q – En”) will graduate with a double major in communication and political science with minors in conflict resolution and religion. The first years of his life were spent traveling, or rather escaping from the horrors of a civil war in Sudan. “I was born into this chaos right away,” Akuien said. He is one of almost 4,000 “Lost Boys,” who escaped a life of war and faced the fear of the unknown for a chance at a better life in America. “Luckily, I was
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encourage and enable students to achieve global literacy defined as a multidisciplinary approach to contending perspectives on global problems, their historical origins, and their possible solutions. Go NowInternational HonorsThe International Honors Program is a rigorous alternative to the General Education Program at Pacific Lutheran University. Go NowPublishing and Printing ArtsOne of the longest running and most comprehensive undergraduate programs in publishing studies in North America. Go
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PLU in 2015 as the University’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining PLU, Allan enjoyed a 25-year career with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served most recently as Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer for global treasury management. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from Washington State University. Allan is married to Melinda Krotz Belton, PLU Class of 1991; they live in Gig Harbor with their three children. Allan Belton Begins His
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