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trio’s own personal experiences and expertise. Other Episodes+ In the podcast’s third episode, Hambrick talks with noted Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace, PLU English professor Barbara Temple-Thurston and dCenter alum Shelondra Harris ’17 about the university’s Trinidad and Tobago exchange program. The conversation covers PLU’s 25-year history with the twin-island republic, Harris’ experiences when she took part in the program and the Diversity Center’s alumni trip there coming up in July 2019

tore my knee it was a hard process letting go of that identity,” Monroe said. “But in some ways, that process allowed me to get involved in the greater community and fall in love with Tacoma.” After exploring his personal faith, Monroe entered seminary following graduation. The decision was partly due to encouragement from his roommate, Pat Query ’99, and being challenged by his history advisor Beth Kraig, who taught classes through the lens of social justice. Tad Monroe ’97 The Sabbath of Your

.” That spirit follows Bunk around the globe, too. He travels the world with his wife, tasting traditional drinks along the way. Photographs of their trips — from floating the Amazon River in Peru to taking in history in Northern Ireland — line the walls of the distillery. “All the conflicts in the world would stop if people would just focus on food and alcohol,” Bunk said. “You cannot be upset with somebody when you’re enjoying their culture and their drink.” And he takes what he learns from those

carry additional fees above the tuition (i.e., labs, discussions). There is no price difference between online and in-person classes. What is the graduate tuition for Summer Sessions?The tuition for non-cohort graduate-level courses varies among the programs.  Students in cohort programs (Business, Education, and Nursing) should contact the respective program upon their admission. What is the tuition for courses through the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education?Tuition and fees for

movies and news stories from his home in Senegal and became fascinated with the global economy. He wondered how people create financial wealth. That initial curiosity, combined with his desire to study abroad after high school, eventually landed Samba in the MSF program at PLU. Read More Progress in the Face of Persecution Sabet-Kazilas, a member of Baha’i faith, faced marginalization in her home country of Iran dating back to kindergarten. Baha’i followers there experience pervasive persecution at

, Wash., with her husband, three cats and whatever stray decides to adopt them. She enjoys horseback riding, scuba and ignoring housework and has The Walking Dead recorded through 2015. Previous Post Musical Memories Next Post Discovery You might also like Musical Memories April 21, 2014 5 Lutes Play Major Roles at Tacoma’s Broadway Center April 21, 2014 Service in Between Schooling April 21, 2014 Juggling His Way to a Career in Global Health April 21, 2014 Lute Plays Piano “Up Close with the Masters

& Student Connections and the Wang Center for Global Education is offering an educational travel seminar to Namibia with an optional excursion to Sossusvlei. Join Paula Leitz, PLU professor emeritus, and Steve Leitz, retired principal, on a guided tour through Namibia’s amazing and varied landscapes, see wild animals in their habitat, and experience the culture, traditions and languages of Nambia’s people. Open to PLU alumni, families and friends. Registration is open now and is limited to 15 attendees

power of global travel to inform and illuminate as we make our way in a troubled world. Read More Power Paddle to Puyallup Kelly Hall ’16 found a new connection to her native Samish tribal culture through her studies at PLU, then gave voice to her people as part of the revival of this traditional Northwest canoe journey. Read More Strong Link of Three People remember Panago Horton ’12 for his quiet leadership, devotion to family and passion for access to education for marginalized students. His

worldviews at the regional, national, hemispheric and global levels. Most human diversity is found in indigenous contexts. One example: 5,000 of the world’s 6,000 languages are indigenous. The NAIS Program at PLU uses that diversity to structure curriculum and classroom learning practices. The idea is not to present indigenous peoples as museum-like objects, but to engage with them as living, vibrant communities. More info about NAIS This spring, she represented her tribe as part of a delegation that