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, an estimated 25 to 35 percent of American Indian children had been separated from their families. Blending history and heartbreaking family stories, award-winning historian Margaret D. Jacobs, the Chancellor’s Professor of History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, examines this phenomenon—and its global dimensions—in her latest book, A Generation Removed: The Fostering and Adoption of Indigenous Children in the Postwar World. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Jacobs will discuss her book, and her
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storyteller, and dedicated proponent for women and girls.“Julie Foudy is a proven leader on the field and in the fields of media, organizational leadership, and advocacy,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “We’re thrilled she will be joining us to celebrate PLU’s Class of 2022.” Foudy is the former captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team and one of the most accomplished female soccer players in American history. In her 17-year national team tenure, the U.S. women won two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles
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Student Internship: Annica Stiles ’25 studies in Iceland Posted by: mhines / December 12, 2023 Image: Annica Stiles ’25 spends the summer interning with Global Treks & Adventure in Iceland. (Photo provided by Stiles) December 12, 2023 Embarking on a journey to study in Reykjavik, Iceland, during the summer is a unique and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun
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Meet Dr. Marnie Ritchie, Assistant Professor of Communication! Posted by: Todd / January 10, 2020 January 10, 2020 Meet the Communications department’s most recent faculty member, Dr. Marnie Ritchie. Dr. Ritchie joined PLU in 2018 and has taught a variety of communications classes since then, from introductory communications to courses covering complex topics like gender and ethics. Dr. Ritchie’s other interests for her own research and writing include rhetorical studies, war, and surveillance
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during a study away experience in Antarctica with the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education earlier this year. The contest receives more than 9,000 entries nationwide and internationally, with submissions from the United States, Canada and 46 other countries. As a contest finalist, Morin’s image of a penguin pointing its beak to the sky will be published in a hardback book that Photographer’s Forum will distribute nationally. She also has the opportunity to win higher-level awards
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conversation covered PLU’s 25-year history with the twin-island republic, Temple-Thurston’s efforts to launch the program, Lovelace’s expertise with and influence on the study away opportunity (both as a English faculty member in the ’90s and noted Trinidadian author), Harris’ experiences when she took part in the program and the Diversity Center’s upcoming 2019 alumni trip there in July.For information about Pacific Lutheran University’s study away opportunities, visit The Wang Center for Global
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Benson Summer Research Fellows to Present History Students Share their Research Findings on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Posted by: halvormj / October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021 By Michael Halvorson ’85 Are you curious about innovative historical research projects that are transforming PLU and our communities? The History department invites you to learn more at a presentation of creative scholarship by the 2021 Benson Foundation Summer Research Fellows. The colloquium takes place on Wednesday
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Thompson has led the creation of an annual Black History Month exhibit for the past three years. This year, Thompson and PLU alumna Aniya Pickett ’21 paid tribute to Black innovators, scientists, and inventors who uplifted Black excellence and resilience and paved the way for greater representation and freedom. As a double major in studio arts and business with an emphasis in accounting, Thompson has been equally focused on making space: for artists, and for out-of-state students such as herself
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Trinidad,” she said. “And I’m leaving as a world citizen.” Her commencement speech was addressed to her mother, who died six years ago from cancer. In it, she reflected on her time at PLU, her experiences in Botswana and where she’ll go from here. She charged her classmates to carry on the legacy of PLU. “Take your bag of PLU experiences and put them on your back,” she said. “Do with it what you can, make with it what you like and create a masterpiece that is worthy of a global citizen.” Both her time
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could be an older student or it could be a professor that you have a strong bond with. Those people can really help you take your next step. PLU's IHON (International Honors) ProgramIHON is a rigorous program designed for independently-motivated students with an interest in pursuing their studies in a global context. Read Previous Cece Chan: First-Year Student, Long-Term Goals Read Next Nicole Jordan ’15 discusses her new role at PLU’s Center for Gender Equity COMMENTS*Note: All comments are
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