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  • Director, Holocaust and Genocide Studies | Interdisciplinary Programs | griechba@plu.edu | 253-535-7591 | Beth A.

    Beth Griech-Polelle Director, Holocaust and Genocide Studies she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7591 Email: griechba@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 115 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Personal Additional Titles/Roles Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies Associate Professor of History Education Ph.D., Modern European History, Rutgers, 1999 M.A., Modern European History, Rutgers B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1987 Areas of Emphasis

  • PLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was his responsibility to pursue his interests with passion to find his purpose. He grew up in Wisconsin where he was a standout student — an Eagle…

    Aaron Bell ’04: A Philosopher in Finance Aaron Bell applies philosophy and psychology principles to wealth management Posted by: Zach Powers / September 8, 2023 Image: Aaron Bell ’04 double majored in psychology and individualized studies at PLU. He is now a partner and wealth advisor at Cannataro Family Capital Partners. (photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 8, 2023 By Lisa Patterson '98Resolute Guest WriterPLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was

  • The Department of History is proud to present our senior capstone presentations. Click on each student name below to see their presentation title and synopsis.

    Drinking in the British Military in Colonial India”Nathan Couch“The Transformation from Ale to Beer in Early Modern Britain” Nathan Couch This project examines the role that hops played in the development of brewing beer in the 18th Century, while also looking at how brewing beer shaped 18th Century British and Scottish society. Hops changed the way beer was made; moving the production away from ale and ale wives and into the hands of men who produced and traded hopped beer. Todd DizonDrunken Bonds

  • The finish line The call came from Japan as Masahide Nishimura was finishing up his degree in Chinese Studies at Pacific Lutheran University a decade ago. His grandfather, Jisaburo Nishimura, 92, had had a stroke. Masahide felt he needed to come home and support his…

    May 18, 2009 The finish line The call came from Japan as Masahide Nishimura was finishing up his degree in Chinese Studies at Pacific Lutheran University a decade ago. His grandfather, Jisaburo Nishimura, 92, had had a stroke. Masahide felt he needed to come home and support his grandfather, who had raised him, and help with the family business – Kobe Toyopet Corp. – which distributes Lexus, Toyota and Volkswagen cars. This was a company started by his grandfather some 50 years earlier. “I

  • Artist Zhong Biao works on a canvas in his studio in the Blackbridge Art Village. The studio, along with that of 400 others, is slated to be torn down by the Chinese government. (Photo courtesy Paul Manfredi) Tearing Down the Studio By Chris Albert In…

    April 2, 2012 Artist Zhong Biao works on a canvas in his studio in the Blackbridge Art Village. The studio, along with that of 400 others, is slated to be torn down by the Chinese government. (Photo courtesy Paul Manfredi) Tearing Down the Studio By Chris Albert In a studio in the Blackbridge Art Village of Beijing, world-renowned artist Zhong Biao speaks to his assistant about what he has planned for his next project. Observing on the outside is Paul Manfredi, associate professor of Chinese

  • A Chinese compass that was brought in during Artifacts Day at PLU. (Photo by Amanda Taylor) Class examines discoveries from the community By Jesse Major ’15 Students from an archeology and film class invited the Parkland community to learn about any artifacts they might have…

    February 5, 2013 A Chinese compass that was brought in during Artifacts Day at PLU. (Photo by Amanda Taylor) Class examines discoveries from the community By Jesse Major ’15 Students from an archeology and film class invited the Parkland community to learn about any artifacts they might have. Seven people, including a professional gravedigger, brought in artifacts on Jan. 25. “It was actually very successful. We had more people than expected and the students listened well,” said Amanda Taylor

  • Mycal Ford ’12 deep dives into global challenges for a living. A double major in political science and Chinese studies at PLU, Ford is now an international affairs and economics analyst who has worked for both private firms and government agencies, including the U.S. Department…

    International Complexities: Mycal Ford ’12 discusses how he thinks about global policy Posted by: Zach Powers / November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 By Zach PowersResoLute EditorMycal Ford ’12 deep dives into global challenges for a living. A double major in political science and Chinese studies at PLU, Ford is now an international affairs and economics analyst who has worked for both private firms and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a global consulting firm

  • If you’re planning on taking any of the following languages, then you’ll need to complete the  Language Placement Survey (even if you haven’t studied the language before) at least a week before your New Student Registration appointment. Chinese French German  Greek Latin Norwegian Spanish Southern…

    Language Placement Evaluation Posted by: shortea / May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020 If you’re planning on taking any of the following languages, then you’ll need to complete the Language Placement Survey (even if you haven’t studied the language before) at least a week before your New Student Registration appointment. Chinese French German  Greek Latin Norwegian Spanish Southern Lushootseed If you are majoring in English, Music – Vocal Performance, or Global Studies, you should take the Language

  • If you’re planning on taking any of the following languages, then you’ll need to complete the  Language Placement Survey (even if you haven’t studied the language before) at least a week before your New Student Registration appointment. Chinese French German  Greek Latin Norwegian Spanish Southern…

    Language Placement Evaluation Posted by: shortea / May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020 If you’re planning on taking any of the following languages, then you’ll need to complete the Language Placement Survey (even if you haven’t studied the language before) at least a week before your New Student Registration appointment. Chinese French German  Greek Latin Norwegian Spanish Southern Lushootseed If you are majoring in English, Music – Vocal Performance, or Global Studies, you should take the Language

  • Coming into PLU my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to study away in China at some point during my time here.

    A Semester in ChengduComing into PLU my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to study away in China at some point during my time here. As a Chinese Studies major, I knew that learning about China, in China would be essential for my overall understanding of Chinese language, culture, and politics. Although I always saw myself studying in China as an undergrad, living and learning in Chengdu, China for four months provided me with a unique opportunity to challenge my views on the world and engage