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critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human context. The Bachelor of Science degree also is an excellent degree option for students with an interest in pre-medicine (including [psychiatry), behavioral health, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychology. Read Previous PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Read Next Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 LATEST POSTS

conservation and sustainable development in Latin America. “I am excited to learn more about the ecology of Ecuadorian small mammals and the Andean landscape,” Ojala-Barbour said. “I also look forward to speaking Spanish and working with Ecuadorians.” Faculty recipients Vidya Thirumurthy, Instructional Development and Leadership, Research in India. Read Previous Dean of education and movement studies named Read Next Desmond Tutu urges Tacoma community to “Be the Spark” that changes the world COMMENTS*Note

to do so with a more nuanced and even deeper sense of hope and possibility about the future. Americans, Norwegian Americans, and Norwegians are, if nothing else, a resolute and determined, some might even say stubborn, people; and it is a one of our great strengths. Last Saturday, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg described July 22 as “the worst peace time day in Norway’s history.” His comment awakened memories of Norway’s dark hours during WWII, days when America and Norway stood together

political science classes: “Latino Experience in America” and “Local State and Government.” Future Plans What’s next? For an upcoming film, Chan wants to investigate the training educators receive before going into the workforce. “Are they even having the conversations about race and equity to support ethnic studies?” she asks. While making changes at the classroom or district level is commendable, she hopes to work on a larger scale, changing policies and systems to incorporate more voices. After

we’ve been able to share it with some of our Aussie family and friends who have all enjoyed seeing the final product after waiting so long since filming. The response from our family and friends in America has been a little overwhelming. I’ve had people reach out from all areas of my life saying they have seen the episode. All of the feedback has been really positive, but I truly didn’t believe that many people would see it or even have an interest in seeing it. However, I’ve been proven wrong. Paul

helped me a lot because some of my closest coworkers have either been in Europe or from Europe, also South America. Having this experience behind me I think helped with connecting and not being “that American” as much. In our field it is becoming increasingly common to not just have teams in different countries, but to have a single team composed of people in different countries.  Is there anything unique or especially great at PLU you’d like to shine a light on?  Working backward: Great professors

idea of a few different schools. Many of my family are Lutheran pastors, and I grew up hearing about PLU and other Evangelical Lutheran Church in America schools. Both parents went to PLU, my brother went to PLU and so did many aunts and uncles going back to my great-grandfather. He was a Swedish immigrant who attended the program to learn English in 1912 or 1913. So, I’ve heard PLU’s name a lot. I’d also come up many times to visit my brother, so I knew the area and campus. It also helped that PLU

Iceland’s wilderness and culture Read Next Ellie Dieringer explores impact of the Holocaust in South America COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June