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language during her seven years as the service coordinator for the Puyallup tribal language program. In 2012, Professor Bob began working with Dr. Troy Storfjell, Professor of Nordic Studies, and other members of the Native American and Indigenous Studies [NAIS] working group to design PLU’s NAIS Interdisciplinary Minor. Professor Storfjell, a dual citizen of Norway and the US and raised largely in Norway, is Sami. The Sami are an Indigenous people whose homeland is now part of the northern portion of

around me to support me through everything. Why I became a Religion Major. After taking a single religion class I realized that there is so much to be studied and learned. I was instantly intrigued by New Testament studies, which explains my capstone topic. Being a religion major has showed me that I should never end my pursuit of learning because there’s a plethora of knowledge out there, and each religion class I take allows me to touch a body of knowledge that is so interesting. Final Video

contributors (10 from PLU) working on replications of eight highly cited psychological studies, it’s a major undertaking with international implications—and a multifaceted mission. CREP (rhymes with “grape”) not only helps validate psychological research findings; it also allows undergraduate students to engage in potentially publishable research. “Most student projects, the data go nowhere,” Grahe said. “In my classes I’ve always tried to get undergrads to do projects that might be publishable, but the

; the Norwegian American Weekly; and the University of Washington Center for Scandinavian Studies. In 1998, he was appointed by the Norwegian king to represent Norway as Honorary Consul of Washington State and Idaho. In 2012, the king appointed him a Knight, First Class, for his tireless work in support of Norwegian interests. A funeral service took place at the Nordic Museum in Ballard. Richard “Dick” Moe, Professor Emeritus Richard “Dick” Moe, PLU Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the School

Vocal Master Classes in Spring 2021 Dr. James L. Brown , Professor of Music and Chair of Vocal Studies has announced the list of vocal and musical talents who will be working with voice students during Spring Semester. The presenters will be: Audrey Luna , star soprano who set a world… February 17, 2021

laboratory reports. No prerequisites. (4) CHEM 104 : Environmental Chemistry - NW Basic principles of chemistry and reactions, with applications to human activities and the natural environment. Includes laboratory. No prerequisites. Suitable for environmental studies, general science teachers, elementary education, B.A. in geosciences, or fulfilling university general education requirements. (4) CHEM 105 : Chemistry of Life Basic organic and biochemistry applied to chemical processes in human systems

performance” occurs within a learning environment we individually and collectively design, and which we could design more effectively for neurodiversity. There is no default, “neutral” learning environment. Impact of stereotype threat on test-taking and retentionStereotype threat refers to “the feeling of being at risk of confirming a negative stereotype about one’s group” and disproportionately affects Black, Asian, International students and women (Clark, 2021). Numerous studies (such as “Problems in

inactions) taken by the Vatican during the Holocaust and in the years leading up to it. In particular, the film will focus on a variety of Americans – diplomatic and clerical – who attempted to influence Vatican policies during this period. Pressman will share clips from the film and take us behind the scenes as he talks about the film’s production. Presenter: Steve Pressman, Documentary Filmmaker Moderator: Robert P. Ericksen, Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies, Emeritus, PLU Thursday, November 29:00 a.m

-Cultural Perspective in the class schedule. Alternative Perspective courses create an awareness and understanding of diversity in the United States, directly addressing issues such as ethnicity, gender, disability, racism, or poverty. Cross-Cultural Perspective courses enhance cross-cultural understandings through examination of other cultures. What is double-dipping?Double dipping applies only to the Encountering Perspectives on Diversity component of the General Education Program. Students who

semester to the fund, and a diverse team of students, faculty and staff fund projects that are “socially relevant and accessible.” The documentary was also sponsored by PLU’s multidisciplinary Center for Media Studies, which has produced Emmy-recognized work such as “Changing Currents” and “Illicit Exchanges: Canada, the U.S. & Crime.”