2008 Wang Center Symposium: "Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations"
The Wang Center was pleased to host the Advances in Global Health Symposium on February 21 and 22, 2008. We were honored to have as a keynote speaker Stephen Lewis, one of North America's most respected commentators on social affairs, international development and human rights. Click here to watch his lecture.
Spanning the Globe during J-Term 2008
Come with us as we explore 21 countries across the seven continents,
engaging in 18 different majors. Journey to the End of the Earth in
Antarctica, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, discover banking and art
in renaissance Italy, explore service learning opportunities in
Honduras and Tobago. Visit the sojourner.plu.edu blog.
Scholarship Opportunity for J-Term 2009
PLU is excited to continue the newly created J-Term Scholarship Program, with the purpose of opening the door to study away experiences for qualified students with demonstrated financial need. This program provides scholarships for up to twelve students in the amount of $1,000 each. Awards will not impact Financial Aid awards for fall or spring semesters. Funds must be used towards the price of PLU J-term study away programs in January 2009. To be considered, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; completed their first full academic year at PLU by J-term 2009, demonstrate financial need as defined by FAFSA, be in good standing (financial, academic, student conduct), and submit an application and short essay. J-Term 2009 scholarship application deadline is April 18, 2008. For application »
Sojourner Advocate Student Leadership Position
Eligibility:
This position is open to students who will be of junior or senior standing during the 2008-2009 school year. Applicants must have completed a semester abroad during their tenure at Pacific Lutheran University. Students must also be able to commit to a full academic year (J-Term does not apply), and work approximately 10 hours a week. Successful applicants will also be in good standing.
Application Process:
To apply, please e-mail a current resumé and cover letter to sojourn@plu.edu and send two letters of recommendation (one faculty & one personal) to the Wang Center, Attn: Sojourner Advocates. All application contents are due by Friday, April 4th, 2008.
Shortly after April 4th, applicants will be contacted by current Sojourner Advocates to schedule an interview.
If you have any questions, please email the current Sojourner Advocates at sojourn@plu.edu, or Kristin Labs, the Study Away Advisor, at labskm@plu.edu.
Sojourner Advocate Position Description & Guidelines
- International Internship Opportunities in Namibia
- Wang Center Calendar of Events
- Summer 2008 and J-term 2009 Application for Off-Campus Study
- Semester Application for PLU programs (Mexico, Trinidad, China, Norway)
- Summer 2008 Course Listing
- J-Term 2009: Course Listing and Scholarship Application
- J-Term 2009 Faculty Assistant
- China Summer Service Learning Opportunity
- China Teaching Fellowship Opportunity
- Wang Foundation