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Majors should plan their course of study in consultation with their departmental advisor. Major in Political Science 36 semester hours Required Courses 16 semester hours POLS 151, POLS 251, POLS 301,
government; party financing; interest groups and political action committees; and voting behavior. Intensive writing course. Prerequisite: POLS 251. (4) POLS 365 : Race and Ethnic Politics - ES, GE An interdisciplinary examination of the way racial and ethnic conflict shapes and structures American political, social, and economic life focused on the best path toward democratic equality. Discussions center on the literature that examines the integration of disenfranchised ethno-racial groups into in U.S
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Coordinator of Peace Scholars Program | Peace Scholars | simicmka@plu.edu | 253-535-7034 | Why do you serve on the Peace Scholars Committee? I was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia (Former Yugoslavia), and have had first-hand experience with the effects of war and conflict. I teach in the Mathematics Department and have a particular interest in issues of equity and social justice in mathematics education.
Excellence Award in Mentoring 2017 PLU David T. Alger Service Award Biography Why do you serve on the Peace Scholars Committee? I was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia (Former Yugoslavia), and have had first-hand experience with the effects of war and conflict. I teach in the Mathematics Department and have a particular interest in issues of equity and social justice in mathematics education. My personal experiences and professional interests are closely linked to the pursuit of peace and justice
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2020 ) — Cece Chan’s activism awakening came in high school. As a third-generation Asian young woman, she realized Seattle Public Schools’ majority-white institution and Eurocentric curriculum had damaged her own cultural understanding due to lack of representation within textbooks or…
activism.” Chan does the work for children who come after her, too. Her sister tried using makeup in fourth grade to deflect harmful comments about her eye shape. “It was the saddest thing, that same damaging and devaluing feeling,” Chan said. Film Reflections Chan’s passion for social justice has primarily focused on education and the experiences of people of color. As a high school student, she created a documentary, “For the Culture,” focused on the importance and need of ethnic studies. Using a
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2020 ) — Cece Chan’s activism awakening came in high school. As a third-generation Asian young woman, she realized Seattle Public Schools’ majority-white institution and Eurocentric curriculum had damaged her own cultural understanding due to lack of representation within textbooks or…
. “It was the saddest thing, that same damaging and devaluing feeling,” Chan said. Film Reflections Chan’s passion for social justice has primarily focused on education and the experiences of people of color. As a high school student, she created a documentary, “For the Culture,” focused on the importance and need of ethnic studies. Using a Canon camera to shoot the documentary and a laptop to edit the film, Chan taught herself necessary skills. “I really enjoyed using film as a cool way to tell my
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As a Latino Studies minor at PLU you will become part of an interdisciplinary learning community committed to intellectual inquiry around pressing issues of race, identity, gender, social class,
Rican Movements aimed to combat the structural racism that disenfranchised these communities through political and educational reforms, such as labor laws, voting rights and the institutionalization of ethnic studies programs, and cultural movements, including literary production and a wide array of visual arts. Latino Studies programs share the vision, theories and praxis of these movements, but broaden the field beyond the examination of the Puerto Rican and Mexican-American experience. The
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We feel honored to introduce our Alumni of Color Supervisor Scholarship Recipients:
daily. I have additional training in clinical hypnotherapy, EFT, RLT, and EMDR therapies, Conflict Mediation, and Relationship/Life coaching. My future endeavors include completing post-graduate work, writing, & launching our podcast focused on mental health and different approaches to issues based on culture, race, gender, and age. Miles “The bravest acts at times demand the most vulnerability, and you are Brave!” Websites: www.sunrisefamilytherapy.com/ www.sunrisecouplestherapy.com
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2022 - The Diversity Center and the Center for Gender Equity join to become the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability to further align the centers' values and shared intersectional work.
ways. 1970s PLU sees an influx of Black and Non-Traditional Students who eventually form the University’s first Black Student Union. 1980s Student Peer Advisors hired for the first time, one for each major ethnic minority represented on campus (Black, Asian-Pacific Islander, Latino, Native American). 1988 MICA, the Multi-ethnic-International-Commuter-Adult student center is formed. Headed by Christina Del Rosario, the Center houses various resources on campus related to diversity, including
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Finding our true selves and building meaningful, healthy relationships in life is key to our health and wellbeing.
been and what is possible. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life that see me as a good fit for their personal needs. Pronouns: She/Her Ethnic Identity: White Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Gender Identity: Female, Cis gender
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2016 CONVOCATION | President’s Remarks | September 6, 2016 On behalf of the whole university community, I welcome all new members of the PLU community: students, faculty, staff, administrators, regents, and the voting members of the PLU Corporation. We’re all delighted that you are part…
, but it can be a real challenge to understand and feel for people outside of your circle. At PLU, you will be encouraged to value, respect and understand another person’s views, even when you don’t agree with them. Empathy is a function of both compassion and of seeing from another person’s perspective, and it is the key to civil discourse and thoughtful inquiry. We have all been witnesses to a political season enveloped by a cloud of racial, ethnic, and religious animosity – much of it poorly
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Two of PLU’s most important Gateway programs — Telemark and Oslo — connect PLU to its roots while also teaching students about contemporary Norway.
have the opportunity to learn Norwegian and participate in field trips that underscore outdoor life and regional identity. Lutes in Oslo focus on conflict resolution and peacebuilding, topics Norway is deeply committed to, Williams said. The country is engaged in a dynamic discussion defining and redefining its international roles, and PLU students participate in dialogue on issues such as European integration and multiculturalism in schools. OSLO, NORWAY Explore peace and conflict studies, as well
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