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& Engagement, Melannie Denise Cunningham: “If you’re on a journey of cultural literacy, then this is an opportunity to step into a situation to deepen your understanding about a culture you may not know at this point.”The project, created by Dr. Yetta Young, sheds light on the real and raw experiences of modern-day Black women while acknowledging that these experiences are not exclusive to them. Both educational and entertaining, this show serves as a source of empowerment and inspiration that everyone can

June 15, 2009 Perspective: Rethinking the global citizen The field of Subaltern Studies came into existence to address a perceived problem with the way that existing scholarly paradigms in anthropology, Latin American studies, and many other fields, had understood the “objects” of study: people in cultures other than those of the scholar. Subaltern Studies sought to engage the subaltern as an ally and participant in the academic process. The communities being studied in this way, at least

conferences, festivals and special events. The ensembles tour regularly both domestically and internationally, with their last international tour to China in 2009. In addition to performing, the PLU students will visit an animal sanctuary in Melbourne featuring Australia’s unique native animals, view the famous Penguin Parade, be hosted by members of the Bairnsdale Sunrise Rotary club for three nights where they have entrance to an Indigenous Cultural Centre, see the Australian War Memorial in Canberra

Gilbertson ‘10 and Rod Nash ‘96.Conversation Highlights: 2:00- Origins of O’Brien’s interest in religion and environmental studies. 8:35- The unique value of mentorship relationships. 11:20- Communicating the relevance of the humanities to prospective students. 14:55- What the humanities can offer students in an increasingly digital and networked culture and economy. 18:15- Dynamic writing as a highly valuable skill in an increasingly automated economy. 21:20- Studying languages at PLU. 24:50- Preparing

students to learn the public perception of archeology while explaining about archaeology. “We are encouraging people to bring their artifacts to the university so we can give them information about their artifacts and to give us more information about archeology in Pierce County, “ Professor Amanda Taylor said. The archeology class is preparing for the event by learning more about local archeology and learning the laws and rules about cultural resources in Washington. The class sent flyers to libraries

honorary degree, starting at 2:30 p.m. The King’s visit to PLU is part of his official visit to Washington and Alaska in May. His activities at PLU and at Commencement represent his only public appearances in the South Sound. Community members are invited to help welcome the King to PLU as he tours campus. Spectators may line the path leading to and around Centennial Plaza (“Red Square”). Music and entertainment arranged by PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the crowd will

and location for a J-Term study away course. 6:35: Defining symbol and “the process something comes to represent another thing.” 9:30: How can what symbols represent change over time? 13:40: What do symbols have in common with logos and brand identity? 18:55: How do leaders use and attach themselves to symbols? 19:55: Symbols that have recently been in the news and at the center of cultural dialogue. “Open to Interpretation” is a podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words