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fighter for human rights. Before his death in 1959 he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (twice). He won numerous awards but he died largely penniless and alone.Brief Biographical Sketch

PLU Vision for Global EducationEducating to achieve a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world, both locally and globally. (2003 Strategic Plan for Global Education)The Mission of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged EducationWorking collaboratively with academic units and disciplines of Pacific Lutheran University, the Wang Center is dedicated to supporting faculty, students and staff with the resources necessary to advance PLU’s distinction and vision for global education of

Deneau Dunham has worked as a reporter, a copy editor and an editor and team leader for The Phoenix Gazette , The (Tacoma) News Tribune and The Seattle Times , and as Communications Manager for Town Hall Seattle. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has volunteered at the Washington Soldiers Home & Colony (and maintained the website SoldiersHomeStories.com) since 2009. Previous Post Katie Hunt '11 Next Post Juggling His Way to a Career in Global Health

Studying AwayAll students at PLU are encouraged to take advantage of study away programs. Students with disabilities need to be aware that the accessibility that is available in the US cannot be guaranteed in other countries.  Students are encouraged to plan early and discuss their goals and plans for studying abroad with staff at the OAA Office and the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education.Quick Links Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education Guide for Students

. – Break 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. – Post-Holocaust Human Rights Issues in Africa, AUC Regency Room Babafemi Akinrinade, “The Holocaust and Transitional Justice in Africa” Professor Akinrinade is Assistant Professor of Human Rights at Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies and associate director of the Ray Walpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity at Western Washington University. 5:00 p.m. – Dinner Break 5:30 p.m. – Pre-Keynote Reception, AUC Scandinavian

emotions to satisfy the requirements of a job.PLU Peace Scholars travel to NorwayAustin Beiermann ’18, a politics & government and economics double major, and Cate Rush ’19, a nursing major, were selected to go on a seven-week peacebuilding experience in Norway as part of PLU’s Peace Scholars Program. Humanities & Interdisciplinary ProgramsFrom one class to researchIn her Global Human Rights class, one of Sandra Estrada’s assignments was a project on child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which turned

human rights in Iran, like many other Baha’i, motivated her strongly to pursue higher education and personal growth. Her prior education and life experience have been focused on promoting and facilitating education for children and youth. Currently Shiva advocates for Alzheimer’s Association and is working as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist in Seattle. She is a recipient of Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy’s annual award for the 2013-2014 academic year and also PLU’s Advocate

impact the delivery of and access to social services; apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.3. Upon completion of the social work program, students will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities by collecting and organizing data and applying critical thinking to interpret data, applying knowledge of human behavior and the social environment and other

Requirements for a Major and Minor in Global StudiesUndergraduate Program Curriculum InformationCompleting Your DegreeCheck out this recommended timeline for completing all your Global Studies requirements while still graduating on time!