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as well as a diversity and literature class. “They rise to the challenge,” Smith said of the inmates she teaches. “They are just amazing students. They support each other and cheer each other on.” In spring 2014, Smith’s work at PLU — which includes serving as director of the Center for Gender Equity — and her work at WCCW collided. The student directors for “The Vagina Monologues” connected with Collis to bring the production to the prison. The audience was “electrified,” as Smith says, leading

. “He is just as happy meeting with a group of constituents that swing by the office that may not particularly agree with us, as he is sticking around late to provide admin support for Sen. Liias when we are on the Senate floor. He jumps at the chance to expose himself to different opportunities.” Recently PLU caught up with Knapp, who elaborated on his experiences in Olympia. PLU: Tell us a bit about how you landed your internship. Knapp: It’s a pretty intense application process. So, the way it

really stepped up to support me. I remember that so fondly. Trauma can really affect students, and I want to be able to show the same care and concern to my students as my teachers showed for me.What led you to PLU? My oldest sister attended PLU for a couple of years, so I was familiar with PLU. I did not want to stay in Tacoma when I was first looking for a college, as I am a local student. My high school counselor encouraged me to consider PLU anyway. I told my mom I would attend Lute Overnight but

continue to impact their physical and mental health. While some people view this as a crisis, others see opportunities to rise to new challenges. We are those others. We will be the ones to help fill that void — to help heal the sick, to help comfort the scared and to help support our community. We will be the ones to show up just as we have time and time again.” It’s been nearly one year since that graduation ceremony and the two nurses are both currently working in hospitals, though on different

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the guidance and help she has given me.  The scientists working in the lab were also incredible. They made sure that I prioritized my work-life balance and encouraged me to do things in ways that made the most sense to me. Overall, being surrounded by intelligent and kind people who were always willing to aid me with any questions or concerns I had has set the bar very high for all future labs I will work in. Through the support and interactions I had during my time at Fred Hutch, I know the

more is involved in the recovery and rehab process.”Rather than participating in drills with the team, she focused on learning about and training her mental resilience as she rehabilitated her knee. She then transitioned her role to student support staff for the volleyball team.“Throughout all of the injuries, she continued to rehab so that she could possibly return to action, and for that, I was in awe at her toughness and persistence,” said PLU Volleyball Coach Kevin Aoki.Iverson explained

institutional structures that are in place and questions if they are putting students in the best possible position to be successful.What’s an example of a new retention-focused program at PLU that you’re encouraged by?We have a new program called Knack that is strengthening our peer learning community on campus by matching students in need of support in a particular class with peer tutors who have already earned good grades in that same class.What sets Knack apart from the existing tutoring services

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liberal arts and professional disciplines and without having engaged communities different from the ones they grew up in. PLU students holding a banner over Interstate 5 in Tacoma.× *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous An Open Letter: Transgender Day of Remembrance Read Next LISTEN Forum LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 An Open Letter