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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—On Sept. 21, I had the immense privilege of meeting and getting to know members of the iDebate Rwanda team. Although it is always an honor to spend time with international guests, their visit was of special importance to me as…
guests, their visit was of special importance to me as I prepare to leave for Kigali, Rwanda, in January. Members of iDebate Rwanda meet students in PLU’s Diversity Center.. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) As a student of History and Holocaust and Genocide Studies, I have long been fascinated by Rwanda’s past and culture, so the opportunity to hear firsthand the stories of Rwandans was one that I did not take lightly. After a rigorous application process, these four students won a competition through an
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A happy accident landed Sandra Estrada ’20 in her “Global Human Rights” course. It resulted in research on child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which she presented at an academic symposium at
, she struggled to find a landing spot. She quickly learned that her next choice, chemistry, wasn’t in the cards either. Then, with the help of Hames’ class, she discovered the depth and breadth of global studies. Public health quickly rose to the top of her interests within the field. She plans to continue exploring that topic on a global scale through study away. She’s considering enrolling in the semester Gateway program in Oaxaca, Mexico. “This definitely catapulted my interest into doing
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assistance (that is, scholarships, artistic achievement awards, or grants), low-interest deferred loans, or employment. In many cases, a financial aid award will be a combination of these forms of assistance. Financial assistance is available to all qualified students regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. The offer of financial aid is based on the cost of attendance
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8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility
Opening Keynote AddressMarch 8-9, 2018, Anderson University CenterFree and open to PLU and surrounding communities; registration strongly recommended The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail. – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela PRÉCIS8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human MobilityMaking use of a defining trait, mobility, humans and non-humans alike embark on both short and long, often
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The Department of Art & Design offers students a curriculum that promotes informed creativity, preparing students for careers in the visual arts and lives of artistic inquiry.
The Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts offers a strategic and creative curriculum to prepare students for careers in diverse fields including print and digital design, journalism, PR & advertising, film & media production, and studio art. Our classes are taught by a supportive faculty of accomplished professionals, emphasizing hands-on, collaborative learning. Classes in Communication, Media & Design Arts (CMDA) focus on developing students’ skills in a variety of media and means
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International Scholarships & Grants: Aid for Study in the USAPLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2024): International Grants Eligibility: International students, both First Year and Transfer. Students may be residing overseas or already attending a U.S. high school or college. Amount: $39,000 (renewable) Application: Not required Nordic Grants Eligibility: International students from Nordic countries
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Acting Provost Joanna Gregson discusses how PLU faculty members embrace their identity as teacher-scholars, and the value of “learning by doing” for students who engage in collaborative research
Lutes will continue to engage in together. Joanna GregsonActing provost and professor of sociology This issue of ResoLute offers a glimpse into this world of educational exchange, which not only informs the scholarship of students and faculty members alike, but also embodies the university’s mission of service to and care for others and the planet. From scholarly research about unethical medical studies targeting marginalized populations to field research on the effects of vessel traffic on whale
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Gender, Sexuality, & Race Studies Program is proud to present the 2023 Senior Capstones. May 25, 2023 – AUC, Room 133 – 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Click on each student name to see their presentation title. 9:30 am - Introduction9:35 am - Sarah Calvin-Stupfel9:55 am - Sahara Jones10:15 am - Isaac Madsen-Bibeau10:40 am - Annika Nordleaf-Nelson11:00 am - Rosario Yoson11:20 am - Jack Johnson11:40 am - Riley Graniczny9:30 am - Introduction9:35 am - Sarah Calvin-StupfelTeaching Genocide, Gender
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While many of their classmates braved a chilly winter back in Parkland, three Lutes sat on a beach in Hawaii watching whales. No, it wasn’t vacation. It was research.
studies minor, said she decided to participate in the internship to gain research experience. She loved being with the whales every day and hopes to work with animals in the future. “I enjoy learning about animals and marine life, specifically,” she said. “I also like learning about the environment and how pollution affects ecosystems.” Haglund, also a biology major, applied for the internship because it focused on environmental biology. A different kind of whale watchingStudents used binoculars to
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Global Study On-Campus Photo by John Froschauer In addition to study away, Pacific Lutheran University offers several opportunities for global education through on-campus academic departments and programs.PLU offers an International Honors program, eight foreign languages, an International Business concentration within the School of Business and cross-disciplinary majors in Chinese Studies, Global Studies, Nordic Studies and Environmental Studies. There are programs for the study of global
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