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External Funding Opportunities National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Scholarships Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Hearst Endowed Fellowships for Minority Students The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship to one student three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and

Resources: Wang Center Symposium 2024The Matter of Loneliness: Building Connections for Collective Well-BeingAcademic ResearchIsolation/Loneliness Cacioppo, John T., & Patrick, William. (2008). Loneliness: Human nature and the need for social connection (1st. ed). Norton. (PLU Library link) Hargittai, Eszter. (2022). Connected in isolation: Digital privilege in unsettled times. The MIT Press. (PLU Library link) Seefeldt, Kristin S. (2017). Abandoned families: Social isolation in the twenty

New Delete Sociology Academic Programs all programs program website Sociology Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About Sociology touches on almost every aspect of our lives as social beings — and as global citizens. Human relationships and experience, contemporary family life, ethnic diversity and race relations, poverty and social stratification, social justice and community organization are just some of the topics you

5:00 p.m. Dr. Larry Rasmussen, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics (Union Theological Seminary, New York) will give the keynote address at 7:30 p.m. The conference is free and open to the public though registration is needed and will be available online beginning in August. This election year is marked by a still shaky economy, highly polarized political sentiments, and seemingly intractable positions on the extreme religious left and right.  In this context, the second Lutheran

their support networks to assess the health, safety, and security factors of a study away program. Do you utilize any accommodation services at PLU? If so, start a conversation with the Office of Accommodation and Accessibility to create a plan for your time abroad. The Wang Center is here to support you in this process. Do you have mobility limitations? Consider the physical surrounding of your location when choosing a location. How might the physical surroundings either enhance or add challenges

American brands under Chinese ownership, as well as the perception of co-branding by Chinese/U.S. firms through a quantitative study. Conclusions: One way to grow in the U.S. market is through acquisitions and partnerships, which Chinese firms have utilized for expansion. This research seeks to determine the perception of recent acquisitions and partnerships by the Chinese firms. MSMR Graduate: Jonathan & Jeffrey Topic: This research seeks to explore the potential effects of social influence in the

Honors & ScholarshipsAlpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor SocietyAlpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society, was founded in 1920 and currently has over 400 chapters. It is a professional organization dedicated to “the scientific study of social phenomenon for the promotion of human welfare” (AKD Handbook). PLU’s Chapter, Zeta of Washington, was chartered in 1993. In order to be eligible to join AKD, a student must be an officially declared sociology major; have at

relates to your topic? Engaging in this short exercise can help you get into a research state of mind and may help you start thinking about the argument that you want to make. Look at the following example for some inspiration.Example topic: Effects of social media on mental health What I know: Instagram images pressure people to look a certain way. What I don’t know, but I’m curious about: Which social media platforms are preferred by people of different age groups What mental health issues are more