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In light of the shootings in the greater metro Atlanta area earlier this month, we yet again mourn in the wake of an act of senseless violence. The impact on Asian and Asian American women nationwide — in conjunction with the rise in hate crimes…
our Greater Tacoma community. Addressing this history and its connection to current acts of violence and hate starts with an ongoing commitment to learning and listening. In this spirit, Mortvedt Library has curated a guide of resources to support understanding violence, hate, and disasters — which includes sections on “Anti-Asian Discrimination,” “Racism, Hate, and Bias,” and “Gun Violence.” We look forward to a time when such messages of mourning, solidarity, and resources become fewer and
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The Conversation has expanded my understanding of third rail inquiry. First, this group values the story as a way of knowing. Each week we begin with a ten-minute personal anecdote.
“intersectionality,” not for its theoretical caché, but because that is how social categories are lived. Personal stories are juxtaposed with topical scholarly texts and presentations from activist experts on current conditions and events, sometimes in the South Sound, sometimes elsewhere. Stories, texts, reports, films, and images generate “talk-back,” questions, reformulations. A scholarly account might support or might question personal anecdote or activist testimony. Whether they converge, conflict, or
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 28, 2016) – The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Languages and Literatures will host the Tournées Film Festival this fall for screenings of nine recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A…
shaped by our culture, so our responses to a film’s foreign-ness can tell us a lot about our own assumptions and expectations. Why is “Tus Padres Volverán” a film that PLU students will enjoy and learn from? Urdangarain: The film tells a story that, despite its specific reference to a historical event that occurred in Uruguay in the 1980s, resonates with any person who has experienced migration or is interested in learning about the impact of this experience. I believe that PLU students will be moved
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In summer 2007, Dr. Oliver (Ollie) Cobb, a retired Seattle physician, approached PLU expressing the wish to give the university a piece of African art
Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela J. CobbIn summer 2007, Dr. Oliver (Ollie) Cobb, a retired Seattle physician, approached PLU expressing the wish to give the university a piece of African art
(Accession no. 2007.02.001) in memory of the Lehmanns, who had been friends and fellow collectors, and who had given a number of pieces to PLU. Not knowing much about African art, the (then-)Development Office reached out to Prof. Neal Sobania, a historian of Africa 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
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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
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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
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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
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DiagnosTechs has an opening for a Research and Development (R&D)/Production Laboratory Technician. This individual is expected to build clinical laboratory skills and knowledge, with a goal to achieve independence in assay component production, assay development, quality control (QC) and validation procedures. Requirements – BS Degree,…
Research and Development/Production Laboratory Technician Position Posted by: nicolacs / July 24, 2018 July 24, 2018 DiagnosTechs has an opening for a Research and Development (R&D)/Production Laboratory Technician. This individual is expected to build clinical laboratory skills and knowledge, with a goal to achieve independence in assay component production, assay development, quality control (QC) and validation procedures. Requirements – BS Degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, or related
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The Department of Energy has funded these long running summer schools. Currently stipends are $4,000 for these 6-week summer schools, and students can also earn college credits. The deadline for completed applications is February 1, 2020. A completed application consists of the submitted web form,…
DOE/ACS – Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools Posted by: alemanem / December 10, 2019 December 10, 2019 The Department of Energy has funded these long running summer schools. Currently stipends are $4,000 for these 6-week summer schools, and students can also earn college credits. The deadline for completed applications is February 1, 2020. A completed application consists of the submitted web form, as well as an official transcript and 2 letter of recommendation. Transcripts and letters
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