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Tap In: How Nonprofits and Social Businesses Impact the World Course: Spring Semester 2017 with international experience June 3-10
PLU Well Installation Course in Nicaragua Tap In: How Nonprofits and Social Businesses Impact the World Course: Spring Semester 2017 with international experience June 3-10Explore the FAQInformation FlyerGet the Course ApplicationFaculty Recommendation FormThis course will offer an intense, hands-on experiential learning opportunity in one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Together, we will partner with a nonprofit and a special community as we seek to collaborate to fund and install a
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PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural
“Spanish” ProgramThe politics of migration in Spain, Spanglish and Latinx music, gender inclusive language in Argentina, indigenous struggles in Mexico—these are just a few of the exciting topics students explore in the PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies Program. Students in our program learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural productions from Spain, Latin America, and Latino communities in the USA
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Interim Chair, Philosophy | Department of Philosophy | byaden@plu.edu | 253-535-7283 | I am a proud native of Tacoma and first generation college student that began my formal second language study in high school.
, and Russia. In addition to Spanish, I have studied Latin, Portuguese, and Russian. I’m passionate about second language acquisition and linguistics as well as supporting pre-service ELL, bilingual, and world language teachers. My service to PLU and to the profession is a big part of my lift outside of teaching and scholarship. Most recently, I’ve served as the 2020 president of our national world language teacher association of over 12,000 educators (ACTFL) and I serve as PLU’s Associate Provost
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Associate Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Studies | Title IX | cassio.vianna@plu.edu | 253-535-7760 | Cassio Vianna is the Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the University Jazz Ensemble and teaches jazz music courses.
Northern Colorado, where he studied jazz composition with David Caffey. Dr. Vianna has been featured as a performer/clinician at festivals and conferences in Latin America and across the U.S. He has presented at the Midwest Clinic, Jazz Education Network Annual Conferences, International Composers Symposium, NAfME Northwest and WMEA Conferences. Vianna is also a very active clinician with high school and college bands. In 2015, he traveled to China to perform and to teach a two-week program at the
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In collaboration with PLU’s Hispanic and Latino Studies Program , the Mortvedt Library has organized an exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This exhibit includes an art display, featuring works by prominent Chicanx artists, and a selection of literary and academic texts by Hispanic/Latinx…
Montejano & Shepard Fairey Sun Mad, by artist Ester Hernandez List of books on display: From bomba to hip-hop : Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity The other Latin : writing against a singular identity Dreaming in Cuban : a novel Imagining LatinX intimacies : connecting queer stories, spaces, and sexualities AfroLatinas and LatiNegras : culture, identity, and struggle from an intersectional perspective We came all the way from Cuba so you could dress like this? : stories The new Americans
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Your PLU Idol is… By Chris Albert This year’s PLU Idol winner pulled out all the stops, making all of Lagerquist Concert Hall his stage and getting the crowd singing along to his original song. But the reason behind Taylor Hagbo’s performance madness wasn’t just…
performing at next year’s PLU Idol: “Go for it.” Read Previous Uganda: Murchison Falls Narrative Read Next Meant to Live – Storm Chaser COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4
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We feel honored to introduce our Alumni of Color Supervisor Scholarship Recipients:
population in Iran. I attended the PLU MFT program as the first Iranian Baha’i and graduated in 2013. I have worked in community mental health serving children and families, adults and older adults in Pierce and King counties. Currently, I am completing the process to obtain my AAMFT approved supervisor designation. My clinical work can be described as relational, collaborative, strength based and process focused. I utilize Narrative, EFT and Solution Focused Therapy interventions in my work. My
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Ricky Haneda ’22, a Japanese international student, share his experience at an American international school in Japan, how he decided to attend PLU, and how PLU has shaped his path toward a psychology major and a career in mental health and wellness. Keep reading to…
International student finds home away from home Posted by: vcraker / June 2, 2022 June 2, 2022 Ricky Haneda ’22, a Japanese international student, share his experience at an American international school in Japan, how he decided to attend PLU, and how PLU has shaped his path toward a psychology major and a career in mental health and wellness. Keep reading to learn more about PLU’s international student program. Read Previous Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience Read
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Pacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund received the American Society for Microbiology’s 2023 Carski Award for Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes a university educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. What I love about teaching microbiology is that I get to…
PLU Biology professor nationally recognized Posted by: vcraker / September 21, 2022 September 21, 2022 Pacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund received the American Society for Microbiology’s 2023 Carski Award for Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes a university educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. What I love about teaching microbiology is that I get to share with students a discipline that I am passionate about and
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In the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is…
, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee, and is a leader of the Tacoma hub of the Sunrise Movement of young people fighting for intersectional environmental justice. She is also the incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director. We spoke with Knapp on her award, the opportunity it provides her, and her goals for the
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