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Colonialism in Senegal and its Impact on Climate Change.Senegal is a country in West Africa that is currently facing harsh climate change impacts: reoccurring natural disasters, amplified dry seasons, intensified precipitations, coastal erosion,  soil degradation, and overall biodiversity loss. To understand why Senegal is and will be uniquely impacted by climate change, we explore the correlation between colonialism and environmental degradation. The purpose of this research paper is to analyze the

that include social justice struggles, present and past, migration, race, gender, sexuality, memory, trauma, and the politics of language. The Hispanic & Latino Studies professors are well-known on campus for their genuine passion for teaching, active role as mentors, and advocacy for social change in the U.S. and abroad. You’ll have opportunities to participate in study away programs in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, and Puerto Rico, as well as community-engaged learning in Latino/a/x communities right

study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students and teachers together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways. Type of Club or Organization: Academic & Honors Societies Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: Monthly, day and time TBA Where: TBA Club Email: pat@plu.eduPLU

when they read The Diary of Anne Frank in middle school. As such, Anne Frank has become one of the most iconic images of a victim of the Holocaust. In this panel, our presenters will challenge some of the conventional ways Anne Frank has been portrayed and make suggestions about new ways of teaching the classic work. Introduction: Kirsten Christensen, Associate Professor of German and Director of Holocaust and Genocide Studies program, PLU Presenters: F.K. Clementi, Associate Professor of English

, including the “horrific” nature of the fighting in Mogadishu, but has found joy in the ways of yoga – and with Fontana as leader. “She lights up all the students,” he says. “She radiates the room.” Fontana speaks with authenticity and thoughtfulness and searches for deeper meaning in her answers. She credits PLU with giving her the tools to ask and explore all questions. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Kate Fontana '08 +Enlarge Photo And she is back on campus teaching a one-credit physical education class

from your experience as a student to your perceptions of PLU today. In this issue of ResoLute , we begin our series sharing highlights of the valuable feedback from Lutes across our community. We plan to use your input to evolve our alumni and student engagement programs. Responses show that alumni feel overwhelmingly positive about the experience they had at PLU. They praise the high quality of teaching and learning, express strong connection to their “academic homes,” and most enjoyed a strong

professionals from diverse backgrounds to work on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity at existing health organization and government agencies. Fellows are currently working in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and the United States. Fellows work in teams of two – one international fellow, one in-country fellow to support our placement organizations in improving healthcare access and health outcomes for the poor. Fellows work on a wide range of global health issues including: maternal