Search

, removing trade barriers, opening investment flows and aggregately reducing the provision of social services and support to rural and poor populations. A prominent feature of the neoliberal political-economy has been not only the increase of migration as an economic strategy, but also the elevated presence of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) doing work in development, with a diverse spectrum of practices and philosophies. Through my experience in Pacific Lutheran University’s Oaxaca study abroad

. and abroad, Lovrovich said she hopes the series encourages meaningful conversations about diversity and difference. “Just like we did through the process of making the series,” Lovrovich said, “we hope everyone will gain a better understanding of the meaning of diversity and the varying ways in which it is valued and discussed.” Lovrovich added that, like many past MediaLab projects, the ultimate goal is to spark conversations well beyond the Pacific Northwest. “We hope that our audience will not

are really meant to do in this world,” Hughes said. “With this new project, we’re going to be leveraging all the tools we now have, plus a couple of new ones, for the benefit of the student.” Some of these new initiatives include a Virtual Career Center, an online interview option via Interview Stream, an online four-year plan for students, job postings exclusively for PLU students, and a guide for working and living abroad. Career Connections also has links for employers who want to post jobs or

.” Psi Chi has more than 1,150 chapters in the United States and abroad primarily serving undergraduates, but the society has programs for undergraduates, graduates and alumni members. “Psi Chi uplifts and celebrates diversity where and when possible, and this includes the commitment to include international chapters in 2009,” Grahe said. “Though there are only a relatively few international chapters, we are deeply committed to reaching out to institutions across the globe. In addition, the

are the greatest culture and greatest civilization that mankind has ever known — and that we have a responsibility to (spread) our faith, values, beliefs on the rest of the world,” Gould said. “And there is a lot of good that Americans do and that American culture practices. “But there are also things that we have to learn from other cultures, and I think the biggest blunder that we make is going abroad and thinking that we’re there as teachers or as saviors or as helpers rather than as members of

. “It doesn’t come to you. And use LinkedIn!” His advice to alumni? “If you feel like you got value out of your education, give back,” he suggested. Donating money is one way to do this, but there are lots of others. “One or two hours a year at an event, connecting with a student, can make a difference,” he said. “People are busy, but it doesn’t take much time to give back.” Read Previous Diversity Center Alums: Complexities of Care and Service Abroad Read Next New PLU course Chem 103 illustrates

unequivocally condemns disparaging attitudes toward aging, Cracknell sides with Sir Walter (who refers to Mrs. Smith as an “old lady”) and his preference for static youth and beauty (Vol. II, Ch. 177). In her study of age in Austen’s era, Devoney Looser reminds us that “youth and age are not measured by numbers alone” (80). As in Austen’s fiction, age is determined by gender, by social expectations (such as marriage) and life expectancy, dictated in a specific context and time. More recently, Looser invites

to have been selected and are looking forward to PLU students benefiting from this program,” said Tamara Williams, executive director or PLU’s Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education. “We know that immersive study away experiences are often transformative for our students and this grant will help us connect more students with opportunities.” PLU study away participants can pick from semester or full-year programs in locations that range from Norway and China to Trinidad and Tobago

Department of Psychology Chair Jon Grahe and his Statistics 232 students conducted a U.S. study regarding general attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors as they related to COVID. They recently completed a paper with a first student author that is under review and are working on two more with students as first authors. They currently are conducting a one-year follow-up on last year’s survey and anticipate additional paper submissions. Additionally, Assistant Professor of Psychology Corey Cook and some of his

Department of Psychology Chair Jon Grahe and his Statistics 232 students conducted a U.S. study regarding general attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors as they related to COVID. They recently completed a paper with a first student author that is under review and are working on two more with students as first authors. They currently are conducting a one-year follow-up on last year’s survey and anticipate additional paper submissions. Additionally, Assistant Professor of Psychology Corey Cook and some of his