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SojournStudents challenge their perspective of the world and themselves by maximizing immersion in host communities.Cultural Transition ResourcesSo now you’re immersed in a different culture. What even is culture, then? One of the well known ways people think of it is using an iceberg as a metaphor. Like icebergs, only a little part of culture is visible. So much of what makes up who we are as groups of people is made up of things that “outsiders” are unable to see from the surface. Hidden (or
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Photo by Dr. Rose McKenney Dear Pierce County, Over the last semester in my Environmental Studies 350 course at PLU, I began to truly appreciate the importance and impact of community. In a time of social distancing and virtual classes, the class’ rare physical sessions were a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air. As we conducted our data collections at the Parkland Prairie, I could not stop thinking about the negative impact that our communities have had on other communities, both
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David Rebar Director for User Services / Instructional Technologies Phone: 253-535-7463 Email: rebardm@plu.edu Office Location:Mortvedt Library - Room 25 Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Employed: 20 Years Professional Biography Personal Education B.A., Business Administration, Western Washington University, 2000 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Instructional Technologies Technology Services and Support Responsibilities Provides leadership for four service teams of User Services
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David Rebar Director for User Services / Instructional Technologies Phone: 253-535-7463 Email: rebardm@plu.edu Office Location:Mortvedt Library - Room 25 Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Employed: 20 Years Professional Biography Personal Education B.A., Business Administration, Western Washington University, 2000 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Technology Services and Support Instructional Technologies Responsibilities Provides leadership for four service teams of User Services
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Antonio Ruiz-CamachoAntonio Ruiz-Camacho’s debut collection Barefoot Dogs won the Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction and was a Kirkus Reviews and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2015, and a best Texas book of the decade by Texas Observer. It was published and adapted for radio in German, and in Spanish translation made by himself. Ruiz-Camacho’s fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The New York Times, Salon, Texas Monthly, and elsewhere. Born and raised in Toluca, Mexico, he
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, 2006 Responsibilities Manages PLU semester programs in consultation with relevant Program Directors and Featured Faculty Liaisons Supports faculty in the development, implementation and budget management of semester study away programs Advises current and prospective faculty leaders on academic support services provided by the Wang Center and assists on travel related questions such as visa and passport requirements, Department of State travel advisories and warnings Manages contract review and
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Anika Karp, Therapist in TrainingI am dedicated to providing support and guidance to individuals and couples seeking to navigate life’s challenges. As a woman of color myself, I understand the unique experiences and pressures that can accompany our journey. My passion lies in creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals and couples of mixed and diverse backgrounds to explore their concerns and find a path forward. I integrate a collective of evidence-based approaches, including solution
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Social Work Learning Outcomes1. Upon completion of the social work program, students will demonstrate professional and ethical behavior, including ethical decision-making, using reflection & self-regulation, demonstrating professional demeanor.2. By the end of the social work program, students will be able to identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services; assess how social welfare and economic policies
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Lifelong Learning OpportunitiesPLU Lectures, Presentations & WorkshopsLearning doesn’t end when you graduate! PLU offers virtual webinars on interesting and current topics as well as lectures, conferences, and workshops on campus throughout the year that are open to the public! Continue your quest for knowledge, engagement, and critical thinking as you explore new ideas, challenge your beliefs, and listen to new perspectives from diverse groups.Lectures, Presentations & WorkshopsLivestreamStay
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Bridget Yaden Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7283 Email: byaden@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 103 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs Co-Director of the Parkland Literacy Center Director of Language Resource Center Education Ph.D., Romance Linguistics, University of Washington, 2003 M.A., Romance Linguistics, University of Washington, 1994 B.A., Spanish, Western Washington
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