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Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/teranejah-lucas/

love for ourselves.” It’s also a complex topic—overlapping with many other important subjects including education, healthcare and career. Lucas also points out that hair discrimination doesn’t just affect women. School and sports policies tend to affect boys more than girls, she says. She shares an example from 2018, when a Black varsity high school wrestler, Andrew Johnson, was forced to cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a match. His dreadlocks didn’t comply with state rules around hair being in a

Uncomfortable truths: Taking an Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies class https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/uncomfortable-truths-taking-an-introduction-to-holocaust-genocide-studies-class/

the minor but is also a general education course open to all PLU students. Professors from the history, English, German, religion, social work and Hispanic Studies departments worked together to create the course to allow students to investigate the intersections of dehumanization, violent oppression, cultural destruction, and war. “We wanted to highlight the interdisciplinary and global focus of Holocaust and Genocide Studies beyond studying the history alone,” remembers PLU English professor and

Policies https://www.plu.edu/archives/policies/

, accountability, and education. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Lauren Loftis at loftis@plu.edu.

Master of Science – Marketing Analytics (M.S.) https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/graduate-program/degrees/business-marketing-analytics/

following: The PLU graduate application is available online at www.plu.edu/msma/ A current résumé detailing work experience and community service All official transcripts from higher education institutions International transcripts should be translated into English. In some cases, a professional transcript evaluation may be required. Statement of Professional Goals and Quantitative Skills Official Graduate Management Assessment Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (Optional) Two letters of

General Interest https://www.plu.edu/clubs/club-list/general-interest/

General InterestThe General Interest Clubs and Organizations are designed for the students looking to engage in their hobbies and interests with other individuals and explore their passion in depth. These clubs and organizations are great for you if you have a more niche hobby or passion and are looking to connect with others while developing skills that can be used throughout life.Anime ClubDescription: We are a club dedicated to the enjoyment and education of anime. We hope to create a

SOD-Awards https://www.plu.edu/diversity-justice-sustainability/sod-awards/

Emerging Leaders: Rick Eastman: Rick Eastman 2011Teresa Ciabattari (Sociology) Amber Baillon (Student Involvement & Leadership) Tunnel of Oppression Lauren Fuglevand Nick Butler (Digital Media) Sex + Series Boo Dodson Faculty + Staff Emerging Leaders 2010Faculty + Staff: Jennifer Smith (Women’s Center/Women’s & Gender Studies) David Deacon-Joyner (Music) Stephen Woolworth (School of Education) Students: Dmitry Mikheyev Xochilt Coca Pena Caitlyn Jackson Chelsea Putnam Cross Cultures – Dining

How to Apply https://www.plu.edu/dnp/how-to-apply/

. Both primary and secondary education in an English-speaking country or region, including Australia, Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, or the United States. Students are considered to be a native English speaker. A recognized Intensive English Program (IEP) in the United States and received an English proficiency level equivalent to the required minimum TOEFL/Duolingo/IELTS scores of the applied program. I-20 Processing An I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non

University Service https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/service/university-service/

interest for committees (March) Nominations (Mar-April) Campus Vote (April-May) Service (August-May – 3 year terms) Eight faculty-created standing committees currently exist: Academic Performance and Integrity Core Curriculum Educational Policies Faculty Affairs Global Education Governance Instructional Resources Rank and Tenure Committee Service OpportunitiesThe following are non-elected committee opportunities: Interdisciplinary Program Committees Chinese Studies Environmental Studies Global Studies

Summer / Fall 2022 Approved Elective Courses https://www.plu.edu/gender-sexuality-race/course-descriptions/summer-fall-2022-approved-elective-courses/

critical examination of race and racism in the United States. The course will explore the social construction of race and how racism shapes social institutions, such as the economy, education, and criminal justice. Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or consent of instructor.

PLU senior Kelly Hall prepares to graduate with an indigenous studies major she designed herself https://www.plu.edu/individualized-majors/news/plu-senior-kelly-hall-prepares-to-graduate-with-an-indigenous-studies-major-she-designed-herself/

. Her project focuses on the ideas of interconnectedness, Native American culture and spirituality, Samish language, education and the environment. She is seeking to convey the value of interconnectedness that is specific to the Samish Indian Nation. “In Xws7ámeshqen (Samish language) there is not a word that directly explains the concept of interconnectedness. It is much more complicated than that,” Hall said. “The idea that everything is connected is too important to be described in one word