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women in starting new businesses. “I want to help them with branding, business strategy, and storytelling, which are essential for a business to thrive,” she says. Applying Innovation to the Everyday Ambachew wonders how Mexico’s women’s co-ops might succeed in Ethiopia, which she says has a culture similar to Mexico’s regarding gender roles. “I’d love to see more co-ops in Ethiopia, where women can benefit from having a platform to sell goods and bring in income.” As a career peer advisor at PLU
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struggling in times of upheaval. Composer Gregory Youtz has merged the musical languages of Western Classical music with deep aspects of Chinese musical tradition to create a rich musical language that speaks across time and culture. The full-length opera production, directed by PLU Opera Director James Brown, will be performed by a talented cast of singers, with the University Chorale directed by PLU Professor Brian Galante as the chorus, and a professional chamber orchestra of 14 musicians. Central to
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relationship between language, culture and ways of knowing; Address their own relationship to place in ways informed by their understanding of Indigenous relationship to place; Articulate issues of Indigeneity, race, gender and social difference as issues of power and equity, and identify different Indigenous peoples’ strategies for addressing colonialism, racism, sexism and other systems of social oppression; and Draw connections between their academic work and personal vocation by reflecting on the
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November 4, 2011 Marcus Borg, who serves as Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland and Hundere Chair of Religion and Culture Emeritus in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University, presented a lecture entitled, “Speaking Christian: Reclaiming Christian Language,” on Wednesday, November 3, at the 6th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture. (Photo by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) Jesus scholar identifies need to reclaim Christian language By Katie Scaff ’13 There’s an
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trip to China and Taiwan this year, and plans to take students to Beijing’s Zhongguancun Science Park and a semiconductor plant in Taiwan. “Students will better understand why China is a giant in the world economic market, as well as how the culture in Taiwan and China influence global business practices,” he said. Sven Tuzovic and some of his MBA students outside the Swiss Rail offices. Assistant Professor of Marketing Mark Mulder, just returned from a 10-day MBA international experience program
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they have traditionally focused on the two audiences separately. Our staff members have done a lot of research that shows what we are doing is a major culture change in higher education — and it is long overdue.” “The connection and advice alumni can offer to current students is a valuable way for them to give back and have a direct impact on student success,” said Jessica Pagel ‘08, co-director of Alumni & Student Connections. The Career Trek to Alaska Airlines is one example of how we’re bringing
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. Read More Trinidad and Tobago Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates difference. Read More China PLU maintains an open door with a world superpower, empowering students to learn about politics and culture off the beaten path in a distinct region of the country. Read More Namibia Immersive experience in classrooms on the other side of the world
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Explore Areas for ConsiderationDurationConsider how long you want to immerse yourself in another culture. Programs range from a week to a year, and everywhere in between. SemesterGet the biggest bang for your buck! Studying Away on a PLU Gateway or Featured semester program, you get to use financial aid, PLU gift aid and scholarships while earning PLU credit toward your degree. Program costs are comparable to being at PLU, plus there are study abroad scholarships available. Start here to learn
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, while also exploring place-based learning with an IHON faculty member | Fall or Spring | Learn More Oaxaca, MexicoDevelopment, Culture, Environment and Social Change in Mexico Spanish, Hispanic and Latino Studies, Anthropology, History, Art, Natural Sciences, GenEd, Internship | Fall | Courses taught in Spanish, at least 4-5 college semesters of Spanish (or equivalent) required Learn More Windhoek, NamibiaCultural Immersion for Education and the Natural & Social Sciences Education, Natural Sciences
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history students regularly study away for a semester, year or January term in places like England, Namibia, Trinidad & Tobago, Scotland, Australia, Greece, and more. Did you know? PLU is ranked the #3 best colleges for History in Washington. -Niche Did you know? History is a popular major for transfer students; we accept most accredited classes and the major can be completed in two years. Did you know? History students have an opportunity to participate in paid student-faculty research projects each
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