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  • “Opening Crazy Worlds”: Learning about Language with Professor René Carrasco Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020 By Hannah Stringer '22English MajorDr. René Carrasco is the new Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, who began at PLU in Fall of 2019.Originally from Mexico City, René came to the United States when he was 15. After he graduated high school, he went on to community college and studied history and literature. From there, he went to the University of California and

  • Engaging in Lutheran StudiesFor students, faculty, staff, alumni, and interested persons, there are a variety of ways to engage in Lutheran Studies at PLU. For undergraduate students, a number of university courses support the study of the Lutheran tradition. They include but are not limited to: History of Western Art II; The Book in Society; German Civilization to 1750; Early Modern European History, 1400-1700; European Reformations; Modern Germany; Christians in Nazi Germany; Music History I

  • approved Art and Design courses give students the opportunity to focus on aspects of the publishing industry like book arts, graphic design, photography, and media production. Some examples of classes in this category include Digital Photography, Art of the Book II, and Graphic Design. Consult the PLU Course Catalog for more details, specific course offerings, and prerequisites. History This category of elective courses focuses on the history of print culture. The approved English and History courses

  • Molly Loberg ’98 Honored by Prestigious Female Historian Association Posted by: Sandy Dunham / January 30, 2015 Image: Molly Loberg ’98. January 30, 2015 By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2015)—Molly Loberg ’98 has been awarded the History Article Prize by The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians, the oldest and largest association for female historians in the country, for her publication “The Streetscape of Economic Crisis: Commerce, Politics and

  • University of South Florida. He earned his PhD at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, his MA at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, and his BA in Classics and History at University of Ghana, Legon. He has also held an Andew W. Mellon Post-doctoral Fellowship at Yale University. He is the author ofAfricans and the Holocaust: Perceptions and Responses of Colonized and Sovereign Peoples [Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Africa]. London: Routledge. (2006). Revolution and Genocide in Ethiopia

  • On Exhibit: Graphic Novels Posted by: Julie Babka / January 6, 2022 January 6, 2022 This display intends to highlight the Mortvedt Library’s graphic novel collection and their power of visual storytelling. Graphic novels are a compelling medium which combine elements of the visual arts and literature. This curated display focuses on stories related to social justice, resilience, and diverse voices. Additionally, this display contains books about graphic novels and their history and impact

  • until 1952. He returned to Pacific Lutheran University in 1952 as Associate Professor of History and Political Science, and became Professor of History in 1958. He was chairman of the Department of History from 1963 until 1973, and served as faculty representative to the Board of Regents during the 1972-73 academic year. He was author of The Lamp and the Cross: Sagas of Pacific Lutheran University from 1890 to 1965 (1965) and Now or Never: Reflections of the Fullness of Time (1957), and contributed

  • Benson Summer Research Fellowship ProgramWhat are you doing next Summer? If you’re interested in history, economics, business, health care, innovation studies, or a range of allied topics, you may want to consider a Benson Student-Faculty Summer Research fellowship, which will pay you for conducting research with a PLU faculty member. Benson research fellowships are sources of funding for undergraduate students who want to work 20 hours a week with faculty members on a project of mutual

  • Summer 2020 Explore Ancient Egypt and other fascinating civilizations. HIST 107: Tombs and Texts of the Ancient Near East – SO  ONLINE When: June 1-26, 2020, Summer Term I Prof. Michael Halvorson, Ph.D., Professor of History Meets: Completely online (no set meeting time, but plan for daily assignments and activities Monday through Friday) Description: Surveys the history of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean regions, including ancient Sumer, Egypt, Israel, Persia, and Greece. Major themes

  • Benson Summer 2020 Research Fellowship Team By Michael Halvorson, ’85.  Updated December 4, 2020 The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of the student-faculty research team for Summer 2020. The fellowship was awarded to the team of Ben Merrill and Prof. Ralph Flick from… May 13, 2020 Benson Family Summer Research FellowshipBenson research fellows