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development learning experience that provides a supportive space in which participants can engage in frank and open dialogue about race and racial disparities systemically present in work, school, and everyday life. Speakers and facilitators invited to participate include local and national leaders from Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and Latino communities. “This fall’s virtual convening is in anticipation of the impact of the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, COVID-19, and
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, I wanted to understand how systems of power and oppression impact people of color, especially Latinos. As a political scientist, I believe it is important to conduct research and teach about the political, civic, and professional experiences of Latinos, the largest ethno-racial group in the U.S. WHY DID YOU JOIN APSA AND WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO STAY INVOLVED?Initially, it was a way to connect with other Latino academics. These connections have sustained me during challenging times. I remain
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Amendment, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all” (source: National Archives press release for Rightfully Hers). Click the links above to see large images of the posters on exhibit in the library lobby. The right to vote has been denied to people based not only on gender and race, but based on other qualification
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Research. But he has faith in the system, and he says the School of Business will make a strong case to demonstrate the value of its programs to PLU. “This is a painful but necessary process,” he said. “It will result in a much more sustainable future.” Since 2005, PLU’s enrollment has gradually reduced by nearly 600 students. Meanwhile, the number of faculty positions has remained steady. The change in student-faculty ratio was subtle and unintentional, Belton said. Now is the time to address it so
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, intracellular trafficking, cell proliferation and differentiation, organelle function and development. Pediatric Biomedical Research Program: This National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25-funded opportunity provides research experience in biomedical areas directly and broadly related to pediatric health and disease. Projects range from basic studies of underlying disease mechanisms to translational research aimed at developing novel disease therapies. Student Eligibility Any college student majoring in the
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recognitions MediaLab has received during its 10-year existence, including an Emmy Award, five Emmy nominations, four NBS Grand Prizes, seven Accolades, and two Canada International Film Festival Rising Star Awards, just to name a few.About MediaLab at PLU:MediaLab is an award–winning, applied research and media production organization housed within the Center for Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication. MediaLab students work on projects across the media spectrum
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Center left such a positive impression on him that he knew he had to be a Lute. Throughout his student career, Lucas spent a lot of his time working on projects for the Diversity Center. He particularly remembers working on the Tunnel of Oppression, a program that led students through an exhibition where scenes of violence and discrimination against minorities were acted out to get people to understand the struggles people of those identities deal with. “You go through this dark space, and it can be
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group projects and was wary of this one at first. In the end, the experience turned out to be fun, and she enjoyed letting her imagination run wild while writing the script. She said it wasn’t hard to relate the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah to contemporary times. “I think people will probably remember more of the biblical stories now after seeing these videos than trying to read from Old Testament,” she said. “It really puts it into perspective.” For more information about the competition
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software can create the knots, giving Heath and his students the ability to see the knot in three dimensions and better understand the problem, Ebbinga explained. But that’s only the tip of the virtual iceberg. Ebbinga imagines the software being used for stage design, in the science department for digital imaging, by facilities to design landscapes or layout sprinkler systems, and by individual student for special projects. “What is really interesting about this program, is it’s not just big
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pursuing a minor in environmental sciences. In May, she was one of three students awarded 2008-09 Sustainability Fellowships. The Office of the Provost funds two of the fellows annually, and is supporting the projects of Lauren Buchholz and Eric Pfaff. Meanwhile, Krzmarzick’s project is supported by Mithun, a Seattle design firm that renovated the University Center last summer. This marks the first year Mithun has funded a student fellowship, and it did come with a catch: Krzmarzick’s project has to
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