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minorities in the period of transition from empire to nation-states. His books and other publications focus on the political, cultural, and socio-economic transformations that led to the making of modern identities in the region and to the decline and displacement of ethnic and religious minorities. His last book, edited with Valerie Mcguire. is Italian Fascism in Rhodes and the Dodecanese Islands, 1922-1944 which has just been published. He has received numerous awards and fellowships and was honored in

number of applicants. Awarding: PLUMS is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Only funds received by October 1, 2025, will be matched. Application: A PLU Matching Scholarship application must be completed by the student and the awarding church by August 15, 2025.Rieke Leadership Award - up to $3,500Eligibility: Students of any ethnic background who demonstrate interest and leadership in promoting racial and ethnic diversity, and social justice. Amount: Between $1,000-$1,500 per year

supervisor and Vice President, and the support of the appropriate dean. Any exception to the 4-semester hour limit for staff that is not specified as a condition or term of employment must be approved by the Provost. Continuing Education Opportunities for staff to teach classes through Continuing Education (CE) for compensation may be possible on a case-by-case basis. The hours of teaching or service must not conflict with the employee’s regular work schedule and the employee’s supervisor and Vice

privileged 20-year-old diplomat’s daughter, raised on an idyllic island. When conflict in her home erupts, Sara transfers to Moss College of Winlock in the U.S. for her college degree. Sara’s naive daydreams and storytelling charm butt heads with the grittier lives of the students she encounters and the relationships she forms with her peers. When calamity strikes, Sara must learn to set aside her privilege and see her story through another’s eyes. “Dear Emily” will air on the Mast Student TV YouTube

vocation to peacemaking as the Swedish Secretary General of the United Nations. In a time of armed conflict and political polarization throughout the world, Hammarskjöld’s vocation can serve as a model for our commitments to peace.Registration has closedLuther’s Surprising View of Political Engagement Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Virtual) In this election year, the sixteenth century reformer has something significant to say for all those who are preparing to vote on November 5

New In Print: American Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the PresentAmerican Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the Present, by Erin McKenna and Scott L. Pratt (Bloomsbury, 2015). This book, written as an introduction to American philosophy, also serves to challenge many perceived notions of what counts as philosophy and who counts as a philosopher.  The book explores philosophical voices that responded to moments of conflict in U.S. history.  It begins by examining two such moments: the massacre

asked her if she experiences a conflict of morals being a National Guard cadet after having studied social justice in Oaxaca. But she insists on the importance of understanding multiple perspectives of the world. By participating in the ROTC program and studying in Oaxaca, she keeps a hopeful outlook.  “I feel like with ROTC, I will be in a better position to help people.” Alexis also took advantage of the opportunity to study in Cuba during January of 2014 after receiving permission from her

Learn More: Bamana MaskThe Bamana are a large and powerful ethnic group in Mali, West Africa. Both Islamic and traditional religious views are entwined in Bamana culture. The political structure is patrilineal, meaning positions are inherited and handed down through the male side of the family. Political leaders also control the group’s religious arrangement. Adulthood is earned through the process of six major initiation societies, collectively called the jow, which are used as both a

.   Lukas Aberle Lukas is majoring in Hispanic Studies and Anthropology. He’s interested in understanding masculinity and makes way too many forced jokes. Definitely one of the top three guys in the program.         Page Tobin Paige Tobin (aka Patito) (aka Página) is a Junior at Kalamazoo College, double majoring in Anthropology/Sociology and Critical Ethnic Studies. She plans to continue her studies and hopes to achieve work in the field of Anthropology.       Rosie Palof I am Rosie Palof, a junior at

Frequently Asked QuestionsI never had to study religion in high school. Why am I required to study it here?In a world where most social and political conflicts contain a religious dimension, ignorance is not bliss. Think about it: all these issues are charged with religious language – abortion, creationism vs. evolution, fundamentalism, gay rights, environmental defense and degradation, health care, Holocaust studies, human rights, international terrorism, the Iraq conflict, land use in the