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The Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social justice issues and begin the work
, Justice, and Sustainability.Great For Students Who ... are interested in gaining an increased understanding of their cultural identities through reflection on value want to learn more about basic concepts of social justice are interested in learning how to create positive change in their hall, PLU, the greater Tacoma community and beyond Program + Learning OutcomesBy participating in Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) community, students will: develop an increased understanding of their own
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Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands.…
isn’t enough time to learn everything,” Huelsbeck said. “But for the first dose, 12 days is pretty good.” For Janine Bowechop, she hopes what these students learn stays with them and they see the Makah through new perspectives. As executive director of the Makah Cultural and Research Center, Bowechop works with Theresa Parker in developing the curriculum at Neah Bay. Parker is also the one who teaches the students how to make things like cedar bracelets. “I guess I hope they take away an
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)- Travel from the shores of Puget Sound to the fjords of Norway with the exhibition Edvard Munch and the Sea , on view exclusively at Tacoma Art Museum April 9 through July 17, 2016. This is your opportunity to dive…
landscapes, as a backdrop for human interactions, and as a metaphor for love, longing, grief, joy, and other big human emotions,” shared Margaret Bullock, Curator of Collections and Special Exhibitions. He sought to live and work by the sea, often painting outdoors in the Norwegian landscape. Munch would likely have felt at home on Puget Sound. This exhibition honors Pacific Lutheran University’s 125th anniversary and Norwegian heritage. “The university reached out to TAM as a fellow cultural
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SOCW 101 : Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - ES An introduction to human need and the field of social work.
. Required for social work majors. Prerequisite: SOCI 101. (4) SOCW 245 : Human Behavior and the Social Environment – ES Students examine developmental theory through the lens of an ecological systems perspective and a biopsychosocial- spiritual framework, emphasizing power, privilege, and cultural differences (particularly race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation) as applied to individuals, families, groups, institutions, organizations, and communities locally and globally. Volunteer experience is
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Unlocking the Secrets of Tutankhamun’s Gold Mask Tutankhamun’s magnificent gold mask is surely the best-known Egyptian artwork in the world. Or is it? In fact, the piece preserves an astonishing secret: It had never been intended for Tutankhamun at all. Come listen to noted…
curator at such institutions as the British Museum, the Freud Museum and with Egyptian collections housed at Eton College, Chiddingstone Castle and Highclere Castle. The event will take place in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, in the Anderson University Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 7 pm to 9 pm. The event is free to the public. For more information, call the Division of Humanities at 253-535-7320. Read Previous Do you like cookies? Cocoa? Coffee? Music? Do you like Christmas and cool Christmas
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Associate Director of International Enrollment & Student Services | International | hjacobson@plu.edu | 253-535-7122 | What do you like about living in the Northwest? I love the natural beauty of the Northwest, and there is so much you can experience here! Ocean beaches, evergreen forests, and mountains are all within driving distance of PLU.
, Enhancing Cultural Competence Through Game Play, Renton, Washington (January 2019) NAFSA Tri-Regional Conference, International Student Retention: National Trends and Examples from the Field, Denver, Colorado (November 2017) NAFSA Region I Conference, Flying solo: Challenges, opportunities and strategies for small/one-person offices, Anchorage, Alaska (October 2016) NAFSA Region I Conference, Not 'If' But 'When': Crisis Management for International Student Service Offices, Boise, Idaho (October 2015
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January Term (J-Term for short) , PLU’s month-long term between fall and spring semesters, is when many of our students take advantage of our incredible study away options in multiple places around the world. Planned and coordinated by professors and PLU’s study away center, J-Term…
for the past eight years. The partnership with the division has been in place for almost 18 years. “I really enjoy the cultural exchange with this program. You are giving students the opportunity to understand how services and systems work here, and, in reverse, our students are learning and sharing their knowledge as well,” said Hambrick. Read Previous You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number? Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Do I have to live on-campus? LATEST POSTS PLU Scores
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The anthropology department is thrilled to present our senior capstone presentations. Students will share their projects and will answer questions.
: Exerting Land Rights, Cross-cultural Relationships and Government Influence on Copper Mining Presentation
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The Department of Anthropology is proud to present the 2023 Senior Capstones. The presentations are given on May 9th and 11th in Karen Hille Phillips Center, Room 201 - Ness Family Lobby.
Thompson12:15-12:30 - Hannah Harvey12:30-12:45 - Brooke Nelson11:50-12:00 - Introduction12:00-12:15 - Abigail ThompsonCultural Replication and Polythetic Group Enculturation at Holden Village12:15-12:30 - Hannah HarveyThe (Re)Negotiation of Gender Roles and Cultural Identity in a Greek-American Community12:30-12:45 - Brooke NelsonGo in Peace, Serve the Lord: Examining Racial Hierarchy in Christian Faith-Based Humanitarianism12:45-12:50 - Break12:50-1:05 - Kasey Gardner1:05-1:20 - Josiah Johnson12:50-1:05
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Confucius Classrooms are local institutions, based in U.S. schools, which stimulate and support innovative teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture.
School (Seattle) Happy Valley Elementary in (Bellingham) Skyline High School in (Issaquah) These partnerships are a symbol of friendship and a commitment to Chinese language and cultural activities in the region. Read the Hanban news article. The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington is working with additional schools in Washington to develop Confucius Classroom relationships with schools in Chongqing, China through CIWA. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, email ciwa@uw.edu
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