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Established in 1996 to reward outstanding scholarship and encourage graduate study in history, this $2,000 award is presented annually to one or two senior history majors at PLU who intend to study
The Peter and Lydia Beckman ScholarshipEstablished in 1996 to reward outstanding scholarship and encourage graduate study in history, this $2,000 award is presented annually to one or two senior history majors at PLU who intend to study History or a closely-related field in graduate school. For more information, contact department chair Beth Kraig.Holocaust Summer FellowsEach year, 2-3 student research fellows are awarded for paid summer research in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
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Study Away opportunities at PLU take students around the world. (Photo of Greek coast by Markelle Lance) Study away offers students endless opportunities By Katie Scaff ’13 For PLU students like Global Studies and Anthropology double major Hailey Jung ’13 , studying away is essential…
October 12, 2012 Study Away opportunities at PLU take students around the world. (Photo of Greek coast by Markelle Lance) Study away offers students endless opportunities By Katie Scaff ’13 For PLU students like Global Studies and Anthropology double major Hailey Jung ’13, studying away is essential to the college experience. The Billings, Montana native has spent a semester in Norway and j-terms in Neah Bay and Martinique. “You get such a completely different experience than if you were just
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Emmanuel Habimana didn’t choose to be born Tutsi. He still recalls asking his parents as a child why the Hutu neighbors treated him so poorly when they played together.
moving forward, Habimana shares his story with others. He visited Pacific Lutheran University in October 2016 to speak to an intimate group of genocide studies, anthropology and social work students. “It’s a really tough responsibility,” he said. “Sometimes, it’s not easy.” Director of Holocaust and Genocide Studies Programs, Kirsten Christensen, introduces Emmanuel Habimana, filmmaker and survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Emmanuel Habimana co-directed “Komora: To
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PLU News documents good work Lutes are doing, on and off campus, as they live and pursue lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.
2024 Powell-Heller Conference to Spotlight Sephardic Jewish Experiences in the Holocaust PLU will host the 16th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education from November 6-8, 2024. This year’s conference, titled Sephardic Jewish Voices and Experiences in the Holocaust, focuses on the lesser-known stories of Sephardic Jews during World War II. The conference brings together scholars and… October 28, 2024 Research & Academics
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History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and
Chair and EndowmentContact Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle about research fellowships and Holocaust and Genocide studies at PLU.More
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The Faculty Excellence Award in Service recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates academic leadership and who influences the life of the university through service in areas of faculty governance, the university and the community beyond the university. This year, we honor Heather Mathews, Associate Professor…
managed effectively, regardless of what is thrown at her.” Another colleague described her as “the glue that has kept the department moving forward successfully.” Beyond the department, Mathews has served on the Global Education Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, the Human Participants Review Board, General Education Council, IHON Steering Committee, Women’s and Gender Studies Executive Committee, and Holocaust and Genocide Studies steering committee. She is the
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Free inquiry shapes effective worldly intelligence and service in the world. Martin Luther’s free investigation of scripture led to his breakthrough and the posting of the ninety-five theses on
distinctive set of interlocking emphases to the educational mission of Pacific Lutheran University today. Seven language departments cover languages strategic for the Lutheran intellectual tradition. The university sponsors chairs in both Lutheran and Holocaust Studies and professorships in Scandinavian Studies and Education. Language and historical studies are highly valued. Scientific inquiry is conducted in first-rate laboratories and departments. Creative writers on campus explore the heights and
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Created in 2014, the Wild Hope Fellows program aims to nurture a yearly cohort of students who will study various perspectives on vocation and then undertake projects in the university that welcome
: Communication (Concentration in Strategic Communication)Margaret Dobbins Major: Environmental StudiesPaola Garcia Major: BiologyAustyn Blair Major: English Literature Minor(s): Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies (GSRS); Religion; Holocaust and Genocide StudiesEmily Morse Major: Music Minor(s): French and Francophone StudiesAhmira Elyard-Jaeger Major: Elementary EducationSohani Kaur Choudhary Major: Nursing Minor: Psychology
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
Kara Atkinson ’23, transfer history major and former military linguist, on her PLU experience Kara Atkinson ’23 earned an associate degree while serving as an Arabic linguist in the United States Army prior to her arrival at PLU. A history major with minors in religion and Holocaust and genocide studies , Atkinson’s passion for research, academia, and higher education… May 5, 2023 HistoryResearchSeekerServiceStudent/Faculty ResearchTrailblazerTransfer
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PLU values global education as a pathway to excellence. We support Lutes - students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community - in their exploration of global systems, contemporary
featuring world-renowned academics, activists, film makers, diplomats, and more. César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Latino Studies LectureView WebsiteAmbassador Chris Stevens Memorial LectureView WebsiteLutheran Studies ConferenceView WebsitePowell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationView WebsiteWang SymposiumView Website Post-Graduation Global Opportunities Congratulations, you have a college degree! Now what? Alums are able to continue their global journey through fellowships like the Fulbright
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