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Global Peacebuilding Award The Global Peacebuilding Award for Social Science or Global Studies majors or minors, or IHON students who will participate in an overseas service/internship experience that is not a part of a regular J-Term or semester program. For eligibility qualifications and an application form contact: Dr Priscilla St. Clair at stclairp@plu.edu

Where do Marriage and Family Therapists Work? Today, society is experiencing increased anxiety, depression, and other psychological, social, and mental health issues. But there has also been a rising awareness of the importance of well-trained and qualified therapists and counselors to help people navigate various mental health challenges. Marriage and family therapy… September 20, 2022

Vote! Women’s Center seeks community feedback on new name TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 22, 2016) – Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. After 25 years, the Women’s Center will change its name to fit its expanded,… February 20, 2016 Equity, Faith, Justice

Where History and Innovation Meet by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social… November 28, 2017 curriculumDamian Alessandrohistoryinnovation studiesjob skills

Where History and Innovation Meet by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social… November 28, 2017 curriculumDamian Alessandrohistoryinnovation studiesjob skills

genocide, but it is vital that we unpack how logical structure of thought can be used to enable violence. I suggest that once a logical system that binarizes between ‘legitimate’ groups and ‘illegitimate’ groups has been endorsed by a significant amount of those in power, the prevention of genocide falls to highly erratic, contingent political and social factors, meaning that any hope of preventing genocides in the long term must engage with how these binary logics of violence function. This essay is

genocide, but it is vital that we unpack how logical structure of thought can be used to enable violence. I suggest that once a logical system that binarizes between ‘legitimate’ groups and ‘illegitimate’ groups has been endorsed by a significant amount of those in power, the prevention of genocide falls to highly erratic, contingent political and social factors, meaning that any hope of preventing genocides in the long term must engage with how these binary logics of violence function. This essay is

Games – CX (4), offered Spring 2026 Surveys the social and cultural impact of video games in society, including how historical figures and events have been represented in popular games. Combines the study of visual media theories and the creative process with social and political issues in gaming, including ethical behavior, violence, gender, ethnicity, religion, and environmental concerns. COMA 248 — Innovation, Ethics, and Society (4), offered Fall 2024 HIST 248 – Innovation, Ethics, and Society

Courses PSYC 101 : Introduction to Psychology - ES An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include learning, memory, perception, thinking, development, emotion, personality, mental illness, and social behavior. (4) PSYC 242 : Advanced Statistics and Research Design A continuation of Statistics 232 and accompanying lab taught by members of the psychology department. Topics include single- and multi-factor experimental designs and analyses of variance