Page 90 • (4,300 results in 0.064 seconds)
-
thighs and the multiple scars that are carved in the face which imitate ventral scars that are commonly worn in the Mossi culture. The use of scarification is important because it indicates one’s social status. The figure in PLUs Collection has scaring that is similar to those done on individuals with high political standing. Carved figures in Mossi society may have additional characteristics not seen on PLUs figure, since such figures are highly individualistic and usually made on request by an
-
that inclusive language avoid stereotypes and biases and not alienate, demean, or misrepresent persons based on gender, race, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, class, nationality, religion, family, age, or status. PLU promotes the use of language that includes and affirms groups that have often been misrepresented in or left out of discourse, directs our attention to the nuances of social reference and calls us to address all individuals with respect. www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/ Non
-
empower themselves and others to challenge prejudice, violence, and other forms of dehumanization. The conference highlights interdisciplinary approaches to Holocaust and Genocide Studies with strong attention to arts, humanities, social sciences, and professional studies (including education).October (October) Education: The Jolita Hylland Benson Education LectureSeeks to encourage the thoughtful exploration of education in its various capacities and different ways education can and should be
-
Baltimore thanks to Lutheran Volunteer Corps, a national volunteer service program that someone recommended to Markuson as a way to help him understand service and figure out the next step of his life. (PLU has seven alumni serving in this year’s Lutheran Volunteer Corps class—the third-largest group from any college or university.) In Baltimore, Markuson was connected to AIRS, a nonprofit organization that provides housing for low-income and homeless people and families living with or at risk of HIV
-
2021, this project gives business students an opportunity to understand, identify and reflect on areas of structural inequities in business and society, and learn to advocate for positive change. 100 Voices Project: This project focuses on gaining valuable insights from prospective employers and industry’s expectations of 21st century skills. At the same time, it gives faculty an opportunity to examine and reflect on the appropriateness and relevance of social issues embedded in the business
-
In the following text, Dr. Carmiña Palerm, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director of the International Honors Program, considers how a Humanistic approach can inform the design and implementation of a study-away course. In this particular case study, Dr. Palerm describes a class titled “American Genesis: Indigenous Texts and their Resonance” that she offered as part of the Wang Center’s Gateway Semester Program in Oaxaca, Mexico in Fall of 2012.I had two goals in designing this
-
Cece Chan ’24 elevates the experience of Hmong Farmers and their rich history with Seattle’s Pike Place Market For Cece Chan ’24, what began as a love of student advocacy and social justice in high school, has blossomed into activism through art at Pacific Lutheran University. From serving as ASPLU president her junior year, to spending a semester in Trinidad and Tobago, to… May 20, 2024 AcademicsCommunicationDiversityGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationResearchStudent VoiceStudy
-
PLU student team finishes in the top five at international math modeling competition Each year, around 10,000 teams participate in The Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling, an international contest where teams of undergrad students have 99 hours straight to create a mathematical model addressing a complex social or scientific issue. Each year, the top awards go to large technical… June 16, 2023 Mathematics
-
Course Descriptions SOCW 101 : Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare - ES An introduction to human need and the field of social work. Provides an overview of services, models of service delivery, and professional social work values. Students visit agency settings and meet with social work practitioners. A volunteer experience in the field is a required component of this seminar-style course. (4) SOCW 175 : January on the Hill - VW, GE An intense experience of service and community work
-
2023 Annotation Social with JASNZ/AotearoaNorthanger Abbey (1798/1817) might be Jane Austen’s novel of youth, but it fully displays her acute social eye and narrative inventiveness: it is a defense of the novel, a parody of Gothic novels, and a bold satire of the patriarchal system and female education. It is also, at its core, a novel about reading–and about reading in community. So, it is a perfect novel for social annotation, which is what we are excited to do with the Jane Austen Society of
Do you have any feedback for us? If so, feel free to use our Feedback Form.