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discussing how hip-hop emerged from within the black-American community. In addition, I served as the Media Coordinator for SinoNK.com, an online editorial that seeks to document and analyze various parts of Northeast Asia. I am currently based in Chengdu, China, where I study Mandarin at the Southwest University for Nationalities. I also teach English to elementary school students. Beginning in Fall 2014, I will be attending American University’s School of International Service to pursue a Master’s of

Uukumwe Project 2024Teaching Partnership Between Namibian Educators and Pacific Lutheran University Affirming PLU’s commitment to educational partnerships, the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education in collaboration with PLU’s Alumni and Student Connections has initiated a two-year project (2023 & 2024) to support collaborative opportunities with PLU Education Alumni and Namibian educators. The Uukumwe (togetherness) Pilot Fund aims to maintain established partnerships, enhance

Short-Term Course Proposal Lead a Short-Term Study Away Program Short-term, faculty-led study away programs are intensive academic experiences initiated, organized and carried out by members of the PLU faculty, with assistance from the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education. Short-term programs are taught both overseas and domestically depending on the course subject matter and will often combine some class time on campus with off-campus study depending on the course design

, and at news and media organizations nationwide. We are committed to providing our students with an exceptional education and to building and enhancing our community through the study, practice, and understanding of artistic expression. I hope that you will take some time to review the great news from SOAC that is contained in this online magazine. As always, our dedicated SOAC colleagues—staff and students alike—worked very hard putting this all together. I encourage you to stay in touch with us

community whose members demonstrate a lifelong commitment to each other, devotion to PLU’s mission and investment in its future. The Alumni Board in conjunction with the Alumni & Student Connections office: fosters communication and relationships among alumni, students, faculty and staff enhances alumni commitment to the university through development and support of service, investment, and life long learning opportunities promotes celebration of accomplishments of the university and its students

microaggressions. Microaggressions are “the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely on their marginalized group status” (Sue, et al., 2007). Ultimately, regardless of origin, bias incidents have the potential to disrupt teaching and learning, a sense of belonging and community, student success, and the overall campus climate at PLU. Citation

necessitate cancellation of enrollment and the Office of Admission is notified in writing before May 1, the $200 will be refunded. The refund date for the January Term is December 1, and for Spring Semester January 1. Living Plans & Learning Community Application: This form must be completed by all students, whether they plan to live on or off campus. Final Official Transcripts: Final official transcripts from high school and any college/university attended are required to start classes. This includes

Shaw, Craig Hella Johnson, Nilo Alcala, and Juris Karlsons. Our travels will include concert performances in the following locations: LAS VEGAS, NV JANUARY 28 | 3:00pm Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E Tropicana Ave. ORO VALLEY, AZ JANUARY 30 | 7:00pm Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N 1st Ave. MESA, AZ JANUARY 31 | 7:00pm Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E University Dr. PALM DESERT, CA FEBRUARY 1 | 7:00pm Hope Lutheran Church, 45900 Portola Ave. THOUSAND OAKS, CA FEBRUARY 2 | 7:00pm Ascension

Spanish (Study Away) (4) HISP 423: Special Topics in Iberian Literatures & Cultures (4) HISP 433: Special Topics in Latin American Literature & Cultures (4) Culminating Experience 4 semester hours HISP 499: Culminating Experience (4) In consultation with their advisor, students may select from the following culminating experiences: Research project on a HISP & LTST topic of their choice* Experiential learning or internship in the Latinx community A combined project with a complementary major with an

, leading to the first public meeting held at Pierce College.  Fifty-five individuals from the community attended a meeting in 2001, and thirty paid dues to provide the initial financial support for the project.  Members were surveyed regarding course ideas and activities, and based on the input from those surveys, it was decided we would focus on one-time lectures instead of weekly classes lasting a full quarter.  That October found Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) launching its first educational classes for