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  • Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in…

    in these other countries impact our daily lives. I particularly enjoyed the Global Studies final projects because my classmates and I each chose a country and problem, then figured out how to solve it effectively. My case studies focused on Bangladesh, Mali, Uruguay and Bhutan. One that stood out was a project on how China, India and South Africa dealt with the pandemic during the lockdown and its effects on the greater world economy.How did your PLU academic studies compliment your post

  • Empowerment Football 2009 | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Matt Kennedy’s interest in sports started with playing baseball with his father at age 8 and continued through elementary school, junior high, high school, college and now into his post graduate years.

    internationally. He studied in Antarctica, Argentina, Chile and South Africa. These experiences fueled a curiosity that continues today. After graduation Matt went to China to work as a guide for ChinaClimb, an adventure education company specializing in organizing and facilitating adventure based activities for middle school children. He also arranged to work for the Global Youth Partnership for Africa, located in Namuwongo. This work led to the creation of Empowerment Football 2009. Matt’s future plans

  • Activist spotlights struggle of children, women For Stephen Lewis, a defining moment in his career came five years ago in a pediatric ward of a Zambian hospital, he said in his keynote address, “Time to Deliver: Winning the Battle Against Poverty and Disease in the…

    February 22, 2008 Activist spotlights struggle of children, women For Stephen Lewis, a defining moment in his career came five years ago in a pediatric ward of a Zambian hospital, he said in his keynote address, “Time to Deliver: Winning the Battle Against Poverty and Disease in the Developing World” on Feb. 21. Then a United Nations AIDS envoy to Africa, he toured the ward, noticing every bed and crib was filled with three, four and five babies, most infected with AIDS and clinging to life

  • Lecturer - Jazz Drums | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | ivestemd@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Mark Ivester is a versatile drummer and percussionist with extensive experience playing a variety of musical genres from rock to jazz to orchestral music.

    Mark Ivester Lecturer - Jazz Drums Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: ivestemd@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Video Education B.M., Eastern Washington University Responsibilities Teaches drum set lessons Biography Mark Ivester is a versatile drummer and percussionist with extensive experience playing a variety of musical genres from rock to jazz to orchestral music. Mark has performed with numerous jazz artists of international stature including Larry

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  • Chair of Global and Cultural Studies | Global & Cultural Studies | shah@plu.edu | 253-535-7687 | Dr.

    International Development International Relations IPE Neoliberalism Urban Studies Identity Ethnic Conflict Citizenship West Africa South Asia Biography Dr. Shah joined the Department of Political Science at PLU in 2012, and Global Studies and Anthropology in 2014.  She teaches classes focused on Global Development, International Relations, Africa, South Asia, and Urban Studies.  Dr. Shah conducts research in Nigeria and India, where she examines the effects of neoliberal urban development policies on

  • Chair of Global and Cultural Studies | Global Studies Program | shah@plu.edu | 253-535-7687 | Dr.

    International Development International Relations IPE Neoliberalism Urban Studies Identity Ethnic Conflict Citizenship West Africa South Asia Biography Dr. Shah joined the Department of Political Science at PLU in 2012, and Global Studies and Anthropology in 2014.  She teaches classes focused on Global Development, International Relations, Africa, South Asia, and Urban Studies.  Dr. Shah conducts research in Nigeria and India, where she examines the effects of neoliberal urban development policies on

  • When Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday, he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system. He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer work, and then returned annually throughout…

    Jordan Levy: Anthropology and a Just Society Posted by: Julie Winters / November 18, 2019 Image: Image: Professor Jordan Levy in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tacoma. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 18, 2019 By Lora ShinnGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday, he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system.He first visited the Central American nation to perform

  • This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature.

    ``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • An I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status) will be issued only after the student has been admitted and paid the non-refundable $300.

    In addition to the requirements applicable to all students, the following documents are necessary before an application for an international student can be processed: Translation and Evaluation of Transcripts Students applying with coursework and degrees from institutions outside the U.S. must submit the following documents: Official transcripts from each college or university attended in the past and present. Copy of university/college degree diploma English translations provided by PLU

  • Integrative Learning Objectives The Integrative Learning Objectives (ILOs) provide a common understanding of the PLU approach to undergraduate education.

    Integrative Learning Objectives The Integrative Learning Objectives (ILOs) provide a common understanding of the PLU approach to undergraduate education. These objectives offer a unifying framework for understanding how our community defines the general skills or abilities that should be exhibited by students who earn a PLU bachelor’s degree. Therefore, they are integrative in nature. The ILOs are intended to provide a conceptual reference for every department and program to build on and