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Kevin Knodell ’11 and Kari Plog ’11 – Resolute Online: Winter 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/author/kevinandkari/

. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) Tamara Williams, executive director of the Wang Center for Global Education, says the China program gives students the opportunity to learn about a global superpower from the inside. The experience epitomizes all of PLU’s study away programs that carry the Gateway label. Gateways are defined by a “commitment to long-term partnerships,” Williams said, an open door that meets the educational needs of both places. “The door swings both ways,” she said. Wang Wenhao has found

Admission & Application Requirements https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/master-of-social-work/admission-application-requirements/

school’s envelope to the mailing address listed in the instructions for sending official transcripts to GradCAS. If you attended a school or earned your degree outside of the United States, you need to obtain a course-by-course US equivalency report from the World Education Services (WES). This report should then be sent directly to GradCAS from the evaluation service along with the official transcripts which they receive from your schools. PLU current students and graduates do not need to submit PLU

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/henri-coronado-volta-23-global-studies-uws-public-health-epidemiology/

-grade education or health insurance until he aged into Medicare. I understand you have experience as a swimming student-athlete. How did you balance sports and school? At first, it was very challenging. I struggled with time management, balancing school work, swimming and socialization. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit during the spring quarter of my freshman year of college. I rushed home. I took this time to reevaluate and focus on my studies and worked on my time-management skills. When the

Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/teranejah-lucas/

love for ourselves.” It’s also a complex topic—overlapping with many other important subjects including education, healthcare and career. Lucas also points out that hair discrimination doesn’t just affect women. School and sports policies tend to affect boys more than girls, she says. She shares an example from 2018, when a Black varsity high school wrestler, Andrew Johnson, was forced to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match. His dreadlocks didn’t comply with state rules around hair being in a

Uncomfortable truths: Taking an Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies class https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/uncomfortable-truths-taking-an-introduction-to-holocaust-genocide-studies-class/

the minor but is also a general education course open to all PLU students. Professors from the history, English, German, religion, social work and Hispanic Studies departments worked together to create the course to allow students to investigate the intersections of dehumanization, violent oppression, cultural destruction, and war. “We wanted to highlight the interdisciplinary and global focus of Holocaust and Genocide Studies beyond studying the history alone,” remembers PLU English professor and

Policies https://www.plu.edu/archives/policies/

, accountability, and education. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Lauren Loftis at loftis@plu.edu.

General Interest https://www.plu.edu/clubs/club-list/general-interest/

General InterestThe General Interest Clubs and Organizations are designed for the students looking to engage in their hobbies and interests with other individuals and explore their passion in depth. These clubs and organizations are great for you if you have a more niche hobby or passion and are looking to connect with others while developing skills that can be used throughout life.Anime ClubDescription: We are a club dedicated to the enjoyment and education of anime. We hope to create a

SOD-Awards https://www.plu.edu/diversity-justice-sustainability/sod-awards/

Emerging Leaders: Rick Eastman: Rick Eastman 2011Teresa Ciabattari (Sociology) Amber Baillon (Student Involvement & Leadership) Tunnel of Oppression Lauren Fuglevand Nick Butler (Digital Media) Sex + Series Boo Dodson Faculty + Staff Emerging Leaders 2010Faculty + Staff: Jennifer Smith (Women’s Center/Women’s & Gender Studies) David Deacon-Joyner (Music) Stephen Woolworth (School of Education) Students: Dmitry Mikheyev Xochilt Coca Pena Caitlyn Jackson Chelsea Putnam Cross Cultures – Dining

University Service https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/service/university-service/

interest for committees (March) Nominations (Mar-April) Campus Vote (April-May) Service (August-May – 3 year terms) Eight faculty-created standing committees currently exist: Academic Performance and Integrity Core Curriculum Educational Policies Faculty Affairs Global Education Governance Instructional Resources Rank and Tenure Committee Service OpportunitiesThe following are non-elected committee opportunities: Interdisciplinary Program Committees Chinese Studies Environmental Studies Global Studies

Summer / Fall 2022 Approved Elective Courses https://www.plu.edu/gender-sexuality-race/course-descriptions/summer-fall-2022-approved-elective-courses/

critical examination of race and racism in the United States. The course will explore the social construction of race and how racism shapes social institutions, such as the economy, education, and criminal justice. Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or consent of instructor.