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the findings of her most recent book project. It explores how first-generation Latinos became professionals, their experiences as professionals amid the country’s institutional racism, and the policies and programs this group believes would help increase their presence in the professional world. Chavez says Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., yet they significantly lack representation in professions across the board. “Latinos are underrepresented in powerful segments of American

ropes to cooking. More the ground to the plate,” Swenson said. “There’s a balance that has to be reached, especially when you start talking to smaller farms.” A student worker serves up a bowl of pasta during dinner in the University Commons. Foraging for food While Dining Services staffers cook about 1,800 meals a day, it’s not until many students move off campus or into South Hall that they realize how hard cooking really is. Even those with the most ambitious intentions struggle to find time to

incidents in Baltimore, Staten Island, Charleston, Cleveland, Tulsa, and Charleston again.  This sad series elevated the campaign for “Black Lives Matter” that had its beginnings in 2013 with the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida. One of the many ways that PLU students and faculty have responded to this renewed concern with racism has been a series of conversations about race in America.  One of the rules of these meetings has been “no solutions, just stories.”  The idea is that we—especially

, it is is time to turn our faces to the future, and the exciting news has been rolling in daily:  Four of you have earned Fulbright Fellowships, others of you are off to medical, dental, and veterinary school programs, and an impressive number of you have garnered spots in the most prestigious graduate programs in your field.  Jessica was accepted by seven universities and, in the end, turned down Harvard Divinity to accept a full scholarship to Yale.  Kristin, on the other hand, turned down Yale

my degree supporting this population because it is a helping profession. It is ingrained in us by the values and principles of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, which includes challenging injustice and help people in need and address social problems. How it will directly support, I have no idea. But I do know that the broadness of this profession will lead and has led to the creation of programs and advocacy groups to lessen certain barriers, and my hope is to do

yield, the center will cross-breed those traits into disease-resistant varieties adapted for growth in India or Africa,” she says. The research exemplifies how the PLU sciences strive to offer novel research opportunities to any biology minor or major. Laurie-Berry says that summer research programs often present students with the only chance to do hands-on, original research—which means participants need 10 summer weeks free to be in the lab. This isn’t easy for those with summer jobs or other

world, Lewis noted in February that major food programs have had to halve their allotment of food to developing countries. He cited a  lack of interest or support from developing nations, including the United States. One of the most important issues facing the world today, Lewis insisted, was gender equality. Around the world, women lack schooling,  are forced into marriages as young girls, endure genital mutilation and face systematic rape and butchery in places like the Congo. This mistreatment of

with the hardships and the sleepless nights that come with creating a Web startup, the process has been exactly what he hoped it would be: Awesome. Read Previous Recognized for top study away programs Read Next Polar adventure COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU

.” Despite establishing those four swimming records, Jones did not receive an invitation to compete in the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships held in Minneapolis, Minn. His provisional qualifying times in the 200-yard butterfly, 200-yard individual medley and 400-yard individual medley all were more than a second slower than the cutoff for entry. The NCAA Division III national meet qualifying standards have become so fast that even the most successful swim programs in the Northwest

programs that would fit the kind of therapy he wanted to do. He discovered that MFT was what he was looking for. His intrigue garnered more traction. After seeking advice and looking at schools he felt PLU and its MFT program was the best fit for him. Abbas applied and he visited the school. Actually the first person he met was David Ward, a professor in the MFT program. The guidance he would get from Ward and MFT Professor Charles York would prove incredibly valuable. “I wouldn’t be here without them