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The Strength of Faculty Mentorship Posted by: vcraker / December 8, 2020 December 8, 2020 Will Reichel ‘20 knew what he wanted to major in even before stepping foot on a college campus. But even with a strong desire to pursue Kinesiology as his major, he still needed help to make that dream a reality. Fortunately for Reichel, he found a mentor with Dr. Mallory Mann, assistant professor of Kinesiology. “I feel like having a close relationship with our professors here opens up a lot of doors of

believe that there’s a point to this and that brings me joy and happiness.ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPAngie: What about you, Maya? Did you have an “Aha”? Maya: I think it was less of a moment than it was just you-all and the Diversity Center, mentorship, the Center for Gender Equity, staff and faculty who were supporting students and building community… I think all my “Aha” moments had to do with community. I have less recall about what I was reading in classes and was more inspired by the relationships

situations… Specifically the type of situations this is dealing with is ones in which two people are already in some kind of intimate relationship or situation and it escalates. Sill explained that the new law restructures the legal process of proving or disproving sexual assault and that “yes means yes” legislates that, for the first time, it becomes the responsibility of the accused to prove that consent was given by the accuser (and potential victim). Any time you walk into a legal case there is

May 16, 2008 University Center earns LEED silver The renovated University Center has reached silver-level certification in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.“It makes you feel good; we’re not creating more problems for the world,” said John Kaniss, construction projects manager who oversaw the renovation. Even before the project began, PLU decided the $14 million renovation would comply with LEED standards. The university is proud to

August 23, 2010 From Harstad Hall to the Morken Center, donors have built the academy In October 1891 the cornerstone of “Old Main” was laid on the rocky woodlands of Parkland. It was the first step in the construction of the first building at PLU. It’s now known as Harstad Hall, named for Bjug Harstad, the first president. Funding Old Main was a monumental struggle. As dollars came in, the building went up. It wasn’t until 1949 that the top floors were made habitable for the first time. It was

otherwise wouldn’t ask.” Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.” Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment. “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with others and our relationship to the career we want. We can root ourselves in a sense of purpose and

A cross-culture band exchange teaches both student and teacher Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerEvery other year the Tamana All Girls’ High School Band travels to Washington state for an exchange with the Graham Kapowsin High School and a friendship concert at PLU. The eight-year long relationship has created bonds that stretch across the ocean. This year, three Graham Kapowsin students traveled to Japan with Assistant Professor of

,” he says. It is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.” Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.” Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment. “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with

, adolescent, and sexual maturity, and bring them a new visceral incandescence–through the symbol of a car, and the context of abuse. In response to a precise question about “playing the pedophile,” Sorenson replied saying, “If I had to describe Uncle Peck, my description of his character would not be pedophile. “Yes there was at times a lot of apprehension. But I would remember and think to myself he is a scared man who has a twisted definition of what a loving relationship is. He thrives on feeling

is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.”  Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.”  Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment.  “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with others