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local economy and fund their projects. Lucas is a Social Scientific Assistant for IREACH (Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health), a division of Washington State University, where he coordinates two research studies focused on eliminating health disparities in Native American communities. He is also in his second (and final) year of a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Washington, in the Global Health track. His thesis’ focus is conceptualizing
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allowed for flexibility in scheduling, it seemed like the right time to add visual communication to the department’s curriculum. PLU has added a new position to help guide the program. Kate Hoyt, who has a Master of Fine Arts in emergent digital practices and a doctorate in communication and media studies, was hired to lead the visual communication program. “Kate is a perfect fit for this department and for this program. Her degrees in emergent digital practices, communication studies and digital
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students and scholars is a fantastic feeling,” said Wilkin. “In the humanities, we deal with subjects of universal human import, so we need to be able to explain to people what our scholarship is about and why it matters. Yet that can be hard, especially when we work on historical material or contexts people have little familiarity with.” The Evolution of BehaviorAssistant Professor of Psychology Corey Cook has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to serve as a visiting researcher at the Social
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environments. That work is illuminated in each of our stories of this year. You can read about Hispanic Studies major Riley Dolan (’19)’s engagement with the difficult history of genocide in Guatemala, and his use of our Digital Humanities lab to map memory sites there. Visiting professor of fiction writing Melissa Michal used her classes to empower students and advance PLU’s commitment to social justice. Philosophy faculty are sharpening critical thinking skills in our community with the “Tacoma
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international child and youth development organization that studies family, school and community cultures to better understand the dynamics of success and failure. Rick has spent 48 years in the field of child and youth development as a practitioner, researcher, teacher, public policy expert, and author. Beginning in 1993 Rick led a seven year research literature review to challenge the youth at risk paradigm. His findings have revolutionized the understanding of child and youth development and have been
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Students SpeakWhat do current Global Studies students have to say about their experiences in the program? ANDREW ALLEN ‘15“The Global Studies program helped me understand many historical and modern issues from a variety of perspectives, and has led me to think more critically about how to successfully respond to these injustices. Studying in the Development and Social Justice concentration in Global Studies allowed me the opportunity to speak with faculty and peers from different disciplines
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Environmental Studies CoursesThis list includes all the courses that contribute towards the Environmental Studies major and minor, and specifies the General Education requirements they fulfill and their pre-requisites. You can download a pdf version of this list. For more details on these courses and requirements, see the full University Catalog. Bachelor of Arts Degree Major in Environmental Studies 40 semester hours, completed with a grade of C- or higher and with a cumulative GPA of 2.00
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concentration and took her experience to Orkla, a major brand in Norway, to work on brand development projects for this international business. There’s a perception that to work in international business, or in an international position, that you need to have a degree in international business. That’s simply not true, and there are many ways to explore, and prepare for, work in international business. At PLU, we integrate global business perspectives throughout our curriculum. In fact, our foundational
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, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) SOCI 391 : Sociology of Religion An investigation of the American religious scene with particular emphasis on the new religious movements, along with attention to social settings and processes which these new religions reflect and produce. Prerequisite: SOCI 101, one religion course, or consent
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Student-athlete shares how PLU has impacted his life Posted by: vcraker / November 5, 2021 Image: Connor Lemma November 5, 2021 Student-athletes at PLU earn how to build on their teammates’ strengths, overcome failure and achieve collective goals. We spoke with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) officer Connor Lemma ’23, —who is also a philosophy and Hispanic studies major —about the impact athletics has on their development at PLU. Lemma is from Walla Walla, Washington and plays
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