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Follow the navigation on the left to read up on recent news, check the study away blog, read field notes, and view or submit a photo to our gallery. There are many ways to get involved with The Wang Center! Check out our calendar of events and stop by the Wang Center for more detailed information.

Calendar of Events - Spring 2008

February 2008

Returner Reflection Series
A series of five gatherings during the spring semester to reflect on what your experiences meant to you. Dates to be announced in February. Contact Kristin Labs, Study Away Advisor, for more information.

Kreidler Hall Lounge, 5:30-7pm Tuesdays
Until April 1, 2008

February through May 2008

Weekly Drop-in Coffee Hour
A chance to take a break and mingle with the Sojourner Advocates, get information on your next study away experience, share your stories and photos, energize on some coffee and snacks, and catch up with the Wang Center staff.

Wang Center Conference Room, 3-4pm every Wednesday
March 5, 2008-May 21, 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Returner Welcome Party
Come socialize and eat with other recently returned study away students, find out ways to stay involved with the Wang Center, and bring your stories with you!

Hong International Hall, 6-7:30pm

Friday, February 15, 2008

Photo Contest Deadline
Share your study away photos and memories with the rest of the PLU community. Participants have a chance to win great gift certificates and have their photos displayed prominently across campus! Photos should be send to the Sojourner Advocates following the guidelines below.
Photo Contest Guidelines

Thursday and Friday, February 21 -22, 2008

Global Health Symposium
Save the date for this year's symposium: "Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations."
Official Symposium Website

Friday, February 22, 2008

Wang Center Research Grant Deadline
Wang Grants are awarded to students, faculty, and student/faculty teams for advanced research in a global context. For more information and to view last year's grant recipients visit the Wang Center Grants page. Questions and concerns can be directed to Neal Sobania.

Student Application
Faculty Application
Student/Faculty Application

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Study Away Fair
University Center, CK room 11-2pm
Whether you're looking into another J-term or semester abroad, looking to share your experiences with students who are interested in these opportunities, or want to check out the Photo Contest winners, stop by the Fair and get reconnected!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Application Deadline for Study Away
International Internships
Summer 2008
Fall 2008
Full year 2008-2009
Spring Semester 2009 in Granada

Friday, April 4, 2008

Application Deadline for Sojourner Advocate Position
Are you interested in promoting study away at PLU and working with the Wang Center next year as a Sojourner Advocate? If you're interested in this student leadership opportunity, check out the job description and application guidelines below.

Sojourner Advocate Job Description & Application Guidelines

Friday, April 18, 2008

Application Deadline for Study Away
J-term 2009
Spring 2009

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