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know the professors, a world of stories, laughter, and knowledge far beyond recognition was exposed to me. This can be seen through the excitement that Akiko Nosaka brings when she teaches East Asian Cultures as she draws Japanese characters on the board, breaking down their symbolic value, and weaving personal stories into her lectures. You’ll find Bradford Andrews, the man with two first names, placing his own unique humor into each PowerPoint in Introduction to Biological Anthropology. Laura

Jordan Levy, PhDAnthropology DepartmentUsing Skype for a “Meet the Author” Virtual Classroom Visit Dr. Jordan Levy (PLU Photo/John Struzenberg) Skype Product Website: Skype Cost:  Free for Skype-to-Skype Download: Skype downloads page Jordan Levy is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology who teaches courses on Latin America and Ethnography of the State – topics inspired from his ongoing research in Honduras following the 2009 coup d’état. His classes involve exposing students to a range of

success, Sears said, because it taught him to project confidence through hard work and challenges. “Most successful people have struggled and failed many times,” Sears said. “Failure is painful and it hurts, but it teaches you the lessons that you need the most.” Teaching students how to enter the job force is Sears’ driving inspiration for most of his projects. His recently-launched company, SeriousBiz, strives to help students and new employees discover, build and navigate their careers. In addition

professionals. Failure is a key part of success, Sears said, because it taught him to project confidence through hard work and challenges. “Most successful people have struggled and failed many times,” Sears said. “Failure is painful and it hurts, but it teaches you the lessons that you need the most.” Teaching students how to enter the job force is Sears’ driving inspiration for most of his projects. His recently-launched company, SeriousBiz, strives to help students and new employees discover, build and

History tutor for other students on campus. This is her first receipt of a Holocaust Studies award. She studied “Nazi Treatment of Black American and Jewish American POWs.” It is widely noted that American, British and French POWs received far better treatment during World War II than did Russian POWs or other captured troops from central and Eastern Europe. This reflected Nazi ideas on race and their assumption of the inferiority of Slavic peoples. Kelsey has noted, however, the brutal treatment

approved Art and Design courses give students the opportunity to focus on aspects of the publishing industry like book arts, graphic design, photography, and media production. Some examples of classes in this category include Digital Photography, Art of the Book II, and Graphic Design. Consult the PLU Course Catalog for more details, specific course offerings, and prerequisites. History This category of elective courses focuses on the history of print culture. The approved English and History courses