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  • diaspora living in Western countries. This led him to analyse war and post-conflict reconstruction in the light of the social networks and economic strategies developed by refugees and migrants, and – more generally – to address theoretical and methodological issues related to globalisation. Among his current research interests: the political economy of reconstruction in Afghanistan as an example of emerging forms of sovereignty and global governance; asylum seekers and refugees in Europe; migrants and

  • this time around, but it was not to be. Last year our nominee was the men’s Varsity 4 from 1970 and 1971. That 4 was undefeated in the spring of 1970, beating UW in the Western Sprints (West Coast Championships), and traveling to the IRA (national) regatta in Syracuse, New York. They placed 3 rd , beating Harvard and others, losing only to Rutgers and MIT. The next year with a different bowman, they were undefeated as well, until the Sprints, where they were nudged for the gold medal by Washington

  • initiatives, faculty affairs, and advancing the academic mission and intellectual positioning of PLU. Gregson joined the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at PLU in 1998. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western Washington University, and her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She was promoted to the rank of Professor in 2012. As a faculty member, Gregson has taught and conducted research in the areas of deviance, gender, and qualitative research

  • “vulnerable populations” and are extended similar protection as research participants. For more information on these groups, click here. + Conducting the study in another country or in a language other than EnglishThere is supplemental HPRB form for this type of research (part of online application). Research done outside of the US, especially in non-western societies or places where the participants do not speak English poses some problems in obtaining written documentation of informed consent. In these

  • -olds in Chengdu, China, coaching youth soccer, and teaching yoga; applying for graduate studies in nutrition and naturopathic medicine, to prepare for a career as a health coach Oni Mayer’s career ambition, “to offer accessible, affordable, and sustainable health care services with a combination of western and eastern medicine,” is an expression the values of the PLU community as he sees them. “The conversations and people at PLU forced me to grow as a human and as a future health care provider

  • ACTIONHere’s how the group grappled with how (and whether) equity work and thinking — conceived of as “diversity and inclusion” or “D&I” at PLU — might be considered innovative: Tyler: Well, let me start with this: I think the way that we in the American and Western paradigm understand D&I is through the lens of capitalism. We’re looking for something new, something lucrative, something about ownership and commodity and quotas that can be framed as something innovative, right? And because of that, I get a

  • graduate, discovered her passion for archaeology early. “Ever since I can remember—ever since my family can remember—I’ve been obsessed with it,” Hunt said from her hometown of Anchorage. “I would watch National Geographic constantly and tear apart the magazines and put them in a special binder.” She pursued her passion through two years at another (ahem) western Washington university but briefly changed course when she was told her dreams were silly. As a result, she dipped into the Classics sphere

  • quipped. Later, she took a job at Seafirst Bank. Her husband’s enthusiasm for the place rubbed off on her. There, she worked in staff relations, helping solve problems among coworkers and guiding employees through difficult personal situations. After that, Melinda joined the recruiting team that screened and interviewed potential bank tellers. She helped place them in teller positions throughout Western Washington, among other duties. She eventually spent time as a stay-at-home mom; raising kids was

  • , fairly new products called cellular telephones,” she quipped. Later, she took a job at Seafirst Bank. Her husband’s enthusiasm for the place rubbed off on her. There, she worked in staff relations, helping solve problems among coworkers and guiding employees through difficult personal situations. After that, Melinda joined the recruiting team that screened and interviewed potential bank tellers. She helped place them in teller positions throughout Western Washington, among other duties. She

  • Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison met for their only Western Washington debate in Karen Hille Phillips Center. Photo courtesy of The News Tribune. LUTES AT PLAYNew students participate in get-to-know-you games on Foss Field. CANDLELIGHT VIGILStudents gathered in Red Square to mourn the lives lost during the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. SILENT MARCHIn solidarity with the Honduran people, students marched through campus to demonstrate support. Foss