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  • , eventually, because his father was in hiding and his mother in trade school all day, to a Jewish boarding school at Bad Nauheim. Christensen said it took a bit of work to reach someone who could let them into the school, in part because its name had changed since Kurt Mayer’s day. It is now aptly named for Sophie Scholl, a courageous young resistor who lost her life for spreading anti-Nazi propaganda. But Patricia Koch, the administrator of Sophie-Scholl-Schule Wetterau, agreed to meet the group—even on

  • possible. I am a Sociology and Hispanic Studies double major. Before this trip, I was highly focused on the immigration system in the United States; I was incredibly curious about its history and the social ramifications surrounding it, and was fascinated by how these are manifested in Tacoma, since one of the largest detention centers in the country is housed on Tacoma’s port. Immigration, or migration in general, are complex topics that influence culture, experiences, and social situations in every

  • Learn More: Bobo Tere MaskStriking as it is, on its own the tere as it sits in the PLU collection is essentially a dead object. Only through being worn and danced in the proper context is it given life and power. Fashioned by Bobo farmers out of a hemp-like material called kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus), the tere is primarily used in male initiation ceremonies (yela danga) where it serves alongside other fiber masks as a representation of Dwo, the son of the creator God, Wuro, who was left on

  • Carleton College Summer Math Program for Women Undergraduates The NSA is the number one employer of mathematicians in the United States. A great way to get your foot in the door (and also a great way to have an extraordinary time working with cool math) is to participate in its Director’s Summer Program. Study Away Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn mathematics in a variety of countries, and students are encouraged to spend some time studying mathematics abroad. Perhaps the most

  • Global Opportunities for PLU FacultyA hallmark of PLU’s global education profile is the high level of participation of its faculty. To sustain this level of participation, the Wang Center is committed to supporting faculty through research grant activities, study away program leadership opportunities, collaboration on co-curricular programming, and resources for the development and implementation of high-impact teaching opportunities such as study away course offerings, experiential learning

  • learn its story from the source. The PLU alumni travel seminar will take place the week of April 7, 2018, in the “lovely wee city on the Foyle,” as it’s also known. It was the epicenter of the Troubles, Northern Ireland’s ethno-nationalist hostility during the late 20th century, and the peacebuilding efforts that responded to it. The city is one of the few remaining original walled cities in Europe, with walls dating back to 1613. Those who have had the opportunity to embark on an adventure or take

  • transferring commands to an Adafruit Pro Trinket microcontroller over a serial connection while simultaneously using linux-based web-camera drivers to stream video. 2:55pm – 4-Channel Digital Mixing Console Olaf Grette (BSCE, BSCS) Creation of a sound mixing console allowing the combination and modification of four analog audio input signals resulting in a stereo analog output. Traditional analog mixing consoles which use large amounts of analog circuitry; however, this console achieves its functionality

  • information sources alike, the topic at large is being neglected due to the standards set in the U.S.. Ultimately, due to the demonization of alcohol in America, readers are losing an important cultural element for the people of Ancient Egypt. Isaiah Huey“Alcohol Advertising and its Role in Crime in Urban African American Communities” Isaiah Huey In my capstone paper, I look at the relationship between alcohol advertising, alcohol outlet density, and their role in crime in urban African American

  • December 1, 2009 Back to Normal By Barbara Clements A sense of relief. That seems to be the common reaction from cab drivers, shop keepers, bureaucrats and baristas around Anchorage when Gov. Sean Parnell’s name comes up. It has been a tumultuous two years for Alaska. Its new governor, PLU alum Sean Parnell ’84, brings a sense of normalcy to the state. “Frankly, I’m glad he’s there, I was getting tired of all the drama,” said a cab driver who cranked up the heater as the first hard nip of

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