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Suzanne Crawford O'Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Full Profile 253-535-8107 suzanne.crawford@plu.edu * On Sabbatical

Suzanne Crawford O'Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Full Profile 253-535-8107 suzanne.crawford@plu.edu * On Sabbatical

concepts of justice and natural rights; capitalism and imperialism; the experience of war; narratives of progress and their critics; and globalization, sustainability, and the environment. (4) IHON 253 : Gender, Sexuality and Culture - H2 Uses multicultural, international, and feminist perspectives to examine issues such as socialization and stereotypes, relationships and sexuality, interpersonal and institutional violence, revolution and social change in the U.S. and in other selected international

,” he recalled. “I’m one of a lucky group, I was chosen as a student to go to PLU.” Wang originally arrived as a short-term visitor. But when he learned he could complete his master’s at PLU, he worked as a Chinese instructor while pursuing his degree. Outside the classroom, Wang was able to experience the culture of the Pacific Northwest. He fondly recalled going clamming and learning to steam his catch. He also explored the wilderness, visiting Mount Rainier and learning to forage for mushrooms

rights laws helped shape society over time. Even despite riots and unjust exclusionary laws, Chinese language and culture persisted to contribute to an important part of our identity today. Learn about Chinese American history in Washington State through Western Washington University’s Asian American Curriculum and Research Project. The website features old documents and photographs, and promises a curriculum soon. Today, China is Washington State’s third-largest and fastest-growing trading partner

Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies Karen Marquez ‘22 is a senior social work major with minors in Hispanic studies and criminal justice. Marquez is a heritage speaker of Spanish, and has a deep love for languages, culture, and diversity. She hopes to use her degree and the skills she is… June 22, 2022 AcademicsCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityHispanic StudiesInvolvementServiceSocial WorkStudent Life

Tips and Resources for Parents and Caregivers of StudentsSending your student off to college is an exciting time.  Many parents feel it is the culmination of years spent raising, educating and caring for their children.  However, it can also be a time of sadness and grief for parents.  You may be familiar with the popular term, ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’, which is not actually a clinical syndrome, but rather a common reaction to children transitioning out of the family home; it is characterized by

items is similar to reusing, except repurposing often takes the item that was once used for one purpose and then uses it for another; sometimes this requires a little alteration. Oftentimes this process of re-purposing is referred to as “upcycling” and is commonly used in popular DIY (do it yourself) projects. Repurposing items can be as simple as using a peanut butter jar as a leftover food container and as complicated as creating a reusable shopping bag from old jeans! Come check out PLU’s SurPLUs