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Coming into PLU my freshman year, I knew that I wanted to study away in China at some point during my time here.
with important global issues. There is something inherent in studying away that facilitates a shift in how you view the world and your part in our increasingly interconnected globe. Although I cannot speak for all study away programs, for me, Chengdu challenged me to think critically about issues of political representation, economic advancement, and globalization not only locally in China, but back home in the US as well. Because of my study away experience in China, I am better equipped to think
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Barr reflects on her PLU education, work overseas Career diplomat Joyce Barr ’76 spoke to the Class of 2008 and their families during Spring Commencement on May 25 at the Tacoma Dome. The following is the text of her speech: Chair Gomulkiewicz, President Anderson, Provost…
. It is also the third largest trading nation in the world and the United States’ second largest trading partner. Yet it is also a country of deep contrasts. Although China is now the world’s 4th largest economy, its per capita GDP ranks only 130th because of its massive population of over 1.3 billion people. China copes with massive internal migration and labor imbalances; it faces a large labor surplus even though labor shortages still exist in certain Chinese market segments. Some 150 million
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Dr. Bradley W. Hart, Ph.D. – California State University, Fresno
Raphael Lemkin Lecture - Spring 2021``Hitler's American Friends - Political Extremism and Nazi Sympathizers in the 1930's`` Dr. Bradley W. Hart, Ph.D. – California State University, Fresno May 12, 2021Dr. Bradley Hart, author of “Hitler’s American Friends”, was the guest presenter at the 2021 Raphael Lemkin Lecture event. Most Americans remember the years of the Second World War as a period of national unity and shared sacrifice, but this is hardly a complete picture of the era. In reality, the
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Shannon Murphy ’07 loved exploring the beauty that surrounds Pacific Lutheran University’s campus — from majestic Mount Rainier to the sparkling Puget Sound. What she learned as a communication major with minors in public affairs and Spanish and during her time outdoors, set her on…
her time outdoors, set her on a direct path to her career. She joined the Washington Conservation Voters in 2008 and became its president in 2014, leading the organization’s political, campaign, and accountability strategies.“I first learned about the climate crisis in detail – and how to advocate for policy and political change — at PLU,” she said. “I loved my time at PLU. My education taught me to think critically, challenge the status quo, and advocate for my community.” We talked to Murphy
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Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105
2023 Environmental Studies Capstone Presentations Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105 2:00-2:20pm, The Illegal Wildlife Trade of Tigers and Pangolins in Myanmar Makaela WhalenThe illegal wildlife trade is an issue that threatens the environment, animals, and people across the world. My project focuses on how to combat the trade of tigers and pangolins in Myanmar, specifically with the additional problems presented with the conflict and political instability in the region. Political
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Monday May 20, 2024 2:00-6:00pm in Rieke 103B
current initiatives to relocate cormorants away from the Astoria-Megler Bridge near the mouth of the Columbia River, this project integrates settler colonial studies methodology and Indigenous political philosophy to demonstrate how the logics of Euro-American projects that sought the dissolution native societies also strived to eliminate both wild salmon and cormorants in the late nineteenth century and beyond. In place of management techniques associated with control, this project develops and
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TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2019)— With Commencement on May 25, Pacific Lutheran University sends its next class out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 700 expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of…
expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of 2019, we’re guessing those Lutes will start making an immediate impact on the world—mostly because they already have done so much at PLU. Here’s a look at just a handful of outstanding members of this year’s graduating class.2019 Commencement student speaker: April Rose NguyenMajors: Political Science and Strategic Communication Hometown: Kent, WA Selected accomplishments: Graduation Honors (cum laude
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Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) was founded in 1890 by a group of mostly Scandinavian immigrants. PLU is committed to the integration of liberal arts studies and professional preparation.
, IELTS 6.5, or PTE 56 Not required if completing ESL at PLU May be waived based on the country of origin Application procedures Online application is available here. Popular CoursesDegrees BusinessBachelors and Masters EducationBachelors and Masters NursingBachelors and Masters LanguagesBachelors ReligionBachelors Natural ScienceBachelors Computer ScienceBachelors EnvironmentBachelors Pre-MedicalBachelors EngineeringBachelors EconomicsBachelors Political ScienceBachelors HistoryBachelors Social
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PLU's Chinese Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to provide students interested in China a broad foundation in Chinese language, culture, and history, and an
range of academic disciplines, together with visiting professors and students from China, and share insights from past and present day China.Program The program requires that major and minor students complete coursework in at least three different disciplines: Chinese language, history, and anthropology, with optional work in political science, the arts, religion, business, and other disciplines. With the approval of the program chair, selected January term, summer, study abroad and experimental
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Associate Professor of Art & Design | Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies | hmathews@plu.edu | 253-535-7574 | Heather joined the Department of Art and Design in 2007.
cultural and political force in the Cold War era and today. Her most recent work deals with contemporary art and cultural integration. In addition to teaching on topics such as gender issues, identity, and memory in modern and contemporary art, Heather is Coordinator of the University Gallery (including the University Gallery Annex and the Karen Hille Phillips Gallery) and manages the University’s Permanent Art Collection.
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