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Caitlin Zimmerman throughout their impressive college careers. “From the moment they arrived at PLU, they all were doing this work, whether in social justice or inequality and inequity,” Feller said. “They’ve all crisscrossed. Most have done a full semester abroad; almost all are involved in the Network for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management. Students who do that work come my way.” Together the cohort incorporates the essential role of communication in understanding the nature of conflict and of
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addresses the systemic racial and income inequality issues in the United States while also providing the solution of implementing more environmental education programs throughout the country. Orion Schomber I would like to thank my mentors, Dr. Bradford Andrews, Dr. Gregory Youtz, Dr. Rose McKenney, and Dr. Adela Ramos, for guiding me through this complicated project; Dr. Miho Takekawa, for her recommendations and encouragement; my mom and dad, for their encouragement and excitement about my research
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care delivery system, and social work practice. Diversity, inequality, and social and economic justice are continuing themes of study in the advanced concentration year. Prerequisite: SOCW 555, 570. (4) SOCW 576 : Foundation Practicum Experience I Students are assigned to a practicum setting (e.g. healthcare, mental healthcare, or social service agency) and participate under social work (practicing MSW-degreed social worker) supervision and mentoring in the delivery of social work services
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, including poverty and inequality, marginalization, informality, urbanization, violence, and sustainable development. Selected bibliography: Love, J. (2005). The Rise and Decline of Economic Structuralism in Latin America. Latin American Research Review, 40(3) Franko, P. (2007). The Puzzle of Latin American Economic Development. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield. Weyland, K. (2004). Assessing Latin American Neoliberalism: Introduction to a Debate. Latin American Research Review, 39(3) Koonings, K., & D
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Libby, Mont. Why PLU? A few important factors helped me choose that PLU was the place for me. First, I wanted a culture change and to far be away from home. Growing up in rural Montana where everybody knows everybody and they all happen to be your fifth cousin, I wanted to get away from the small town life and experience an urban area in a controlled environment. The PLU “bubble” was exactly what I was looking for. Secondly, I was looking to play soccer for a university in the Northwest Conference
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ethnic minorities and human rights in the Balkans, as well as music and folklore. I studied Bulgarian and did some research and work in Bulgaria. I left school after my MA and worked for five years, three at a socially- and eco-responsible home remodeling company doing training and HR. I actually learned a lot about sustainability there. I also taught community college for a while. When I went back for the PhD, I wanted to work on urban agriculture and food systems, and alternatives to industrial
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coalesce at a community pow wow and its attempted robbery. The book explores the themes of Native peoples living in urban spaces, and issues of ambivalence and complexity related to Natives’ struggles with identity and authenticity. Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, J. D. VanceStudent Comment: This book outlines current conflicts within the United States well and is relatable. The text does not connect to the outside world nor does it make many (large) value statements. It
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care topics, coaching and community service activities in an interprofessional framework. Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment Program (PULSE)– The primary goal of PULSE is to provide students from underrepresented and/or educationally and financially disadvantaged backgrounds exposure to medical professions. Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program (Health PASS)– Des Moines University’s Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program – Health P.A.S.S. – is a great way to
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care topics, coaching and community service activities in an interprofessional framework. Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment Program (PULSE)– The primary goal of PULSE is to provide students from underrepresented and/or educationally and financially disadvantaged backgrounds exposure to medical professions. Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program (Health PASS)– Des Moines University’s Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program – Health P.A.S.S. – is a great way to
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Business. The course introduces students to historical and emergent perspectives on business and social justice. Students will learn to see their role as future business leaders and , in particular, explore historical and present case examples of inequity in business. Students will also explore the issues of diversity and justice through interaction and engagement with community and business leaders and seek to address inequity and inequality in business. A certificate will be awarded upon the
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