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Sarah Caitlin Slinker ’13(served in Togo from 2014 – 2015) At PLU, Sarah majored in Global Studies (responses to violence concentration) and French and minored in Anthropology and Political Science. She lived in Hong International Hall for two and a half years and was an RA for one semester in “La Maison Française” (the French Wing). She joined the US Peace Corps predominately because of her love of travel, languages, culture, and cultural exchange; she also wanted to learn more about the

year also support the Innovation Studies program. PLU History majors and minors are encouraged to emphasize business and economic history in their History programs, and to structure significant research projects around these themes (for example, in History 301 or the capstone course). History majors are also encouraged to minor in Business, Innovation Studies, or Economics if the curriculum fits their career goals. Most History (Hist) courses satisfy the ES requirement within the PLU General

2021 Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies Capstones Monday, May 24, 1:30-3:30 Emily Dean “Saving Lives: Making Alternative Birthing Methods Mainstream to Improve Black Maternal Health Outcomes” Mackenzie Kinsella “Untangling whiteness: The Impact of whiteness on Black Womxn in Academic Spaces” Abstract: This paper seeks to answer the questions: What is the role of a white researcher in the process of doing anti-racist work? How can one begin to divest themselves from whiteness in academic spaces

Why Study Global & Cultural Studies at PLU? English will continue to grow as a global language, but the disadvantage of being an English-only speaker will grow as well: the world is becoming increasingly multi-lingual. Studying a foreign language may be a strategic – or even necessary – choice in bringing your “wild hopes and big dreams” onto the world stage. Learning to navigate a complex and global world requires a complex and global set of skills. Our programs aim to do more than enable you

Awards and Opportunities for Global Studies Students• Fulbright Scholarships • Nobel Peace Scholars • Joe Smith Peacebuilding Awards • Internship with the State Department • Wang Center Faculty-Student Research Grants

Holocaust Studies Professorship turns into Holocaust ChairNew gifts in 2010 in support of the Kurt Mayer Professorship in Holocaust Studies have pushed that endowment total beyond $2 million, making it the third endowed chair at PLU. The Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies again secures the university’s position as one of the premier centers for Holocaust studies in the nation. Holocaust studies is not a new idea at PLU. It is an area of academic distinction and excellence that has been built

Holocaust Studies Professorship turns into Holocaust ChairNew gifts in 2010 in support of the Kurt Mayer Professorship in Holocaust Studies have pushed that endowment total beyond $2 million, making it the third endowed chair at PLU. The Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies again secures the university’s position as one of the premier centers for Holocaust studies in the nation. Holocaust studies is not a new idea at PLU. It is an area of academic distinction and excellence that has been built

Holocaust Studies Professorship turns into Holocaust ChairNew gifts in 2010 in support of the Kurt Mayer Professorship in Holocaust Studies have pushed that endowment total beyond $2 million, making it the third endowed chair at PLU. The Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies again secures the university’s position as one of the premier centers for Holocaust studies in the nation. Holocaust studies is not a new idea at PLU. It is an area of academic distinction and excellence that has been built

Holocaust Studies Professorship turns into Holocaust ChairNew gifts in 2010 in support of the Kurt Mayer Professorship in Holocaust Studies have pushed that endowment total beyond $2 million, making it the third endowed chair at PLU. The Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies again secures the university’s position as one of the premier centers for Holocaust studies in the nation. Holocaust studies is not a new idea at PLU. It is an area of academic distinction and excellence that has been built

Holocaust Studies Professorship turns into Holocaust ChairNew gifts in 2010 in support of the Kurt Mayer Professorship in Holocaust Studies have pushed that endowment total beyond $2 million, making it the third endowed chair at PLU. The Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies again secures the university’s position as one of the premier centers for Holocaust studies in the nation. Holocaust studies is not a new idea at PLU. It is an area of academic distinction and excellence that has been built