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December 1, 2009 Human Rights “I don’t care where you live or what your government is or what your religious beliefs are. You’re a human being, and that means, at a minimum, you need food, water, shelter, health care, freedom.”The end of the world is a place Ingrid Ford ’97 knows well. A graduate of PLU’s School of Nursing, she went on to work for Doctors Without Borders for six years, providing medicine to remote villages in Sudan, HIV/AIDS awareness to children in Kenya, even sanitation and
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Critical Perspectives of Volunteering Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 3:40-5 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center To mark the 3rd anniversary of PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program, there will also be a panel presentation by PLU and Peace Corps Alumni – Lucas Gillespie ’16, Jihan Grettenberg ’12 and Colton Heath ’14 – on the topic of Critical Perspectives on Volunteering from 3:40-5 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Lucas Gillespie '16 BA in Environmental Studies with minors in Global Studies and
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IntroductionAfrican ArtFind out moreIn terms of land mass, Africa is a large continent, in which all of the United States, Europe, China, India, Mexico, and Japan could easily fit. It is also a place of tremendous diversity, in terms of languages spoken, ethnic identities, cultural traditions, environments in which people live and work, and historic experiences. Sadly, popular culture has profoundly shaped what Africa, Africans, and their rich and diverse cultures are “supposed” to look like
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2017 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationThe 10th annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education “Synagogue & Church” will take place November 1-3 at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will dive into the controversial role of the Roman Catholic Church and its relationship to the events of the Holocaust. The speakers will present on the heated debate about the role of Pope Pius XII, examine the role of Catholic antisemitism, inaction by many Church leaders, and
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the first voter-approved Cultural Access Program in Washington State. The initiative intends to increase access to Tacoma arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences by reducing barriers to access and expanding offerings, particularly for underserved youth. As the program coordinator, Gines helps update funding guidelines, builds out application processes, communicates with organizations, and helps distribute funding. Read our full profile of Clarissa Gines. The Powerful ObserverAs far back
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“Preventing Military Sexual Assault: The Role of Social Workers in Addressing the Problem” 1:45-2:05 p.m. - Marie Ford “Mental Health in Schools: Importance of Increased Access to Resources” 2:15-2:35 p.m. - Claire Helligso “Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Role of Social Workers in Pediatric Primary Health Care Utilization” 2:45-3:05 p.m. - Myra Nguyen “Keeping the Door Open: Social Work and School Re-Entry Among System Involved Youth” Late-Afternoon Session Friday May 3, 2019 / 3:30 - 5:20
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“Preventing Military Sexual Assault: The Role of Social Workers in Addressing the Problem” 1:45-2:05 p.m. - Marie Ford “Mental Health in Schools: Importance of Increased Access to Resources” 2:15-2:35 p.m. - Claire Helligso “Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Role of Social Workers in Pediatric Primary Health Care Utilization” 2:45-3:05 p.m. - Myra Nguyen “Keeping the Door Open: Social Work and School Re-Entry Among System Involved Youth” Late-Afternoon Session Friday May 3, 2019 / 3:30 - 5:20
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Intercultural Development Inventory® Is this program right for your organization? The Intercultural Development Inventory assesses intercultural competence—the capability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities. Email the program manager to find out more The Intercultural Development Inventory is a 50-item questionnaire available online that can be completed in 15–20 minutes with complete confidentiality. PLU’s Qualified
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. However, we are able to assist with funding for legal fees and DACA renewals. Read the following resources to learn basic information about knowing your rights in the U.S., recommendations for increasing safety, and recent updates on DACA. Covid-19 Crisis and ConsequencesRead the National Immigration Law Center’s FAQ on Workers’ Rights, Legislative and Administrative Solutions, Testing, Treatment, and Health Care, and Webinars. DACAI am a current DACA recipient OR a first-time DACA applicant, what
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religious identity. As recent as six months before graduating high school, it didn’t cross my mind that I’d attend PLU. I was a Spanaway native who always assumed the “L” excluded me from consideration. Then I toured campus and stayed overnight. I learned PLU’s middle name wasn’t a label, but rather a philosophy — a philosophy that energized me. I didn’t have to be Lutheran. The Lutheran in PLU means “come as you are, leave a better version of yourself.” I returned to the university in similar fashion
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