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especially empowering. “I was able to use my voice,” she said, “and advocate for the State Need Grant”—a program that supported her, and that she considers particularly important for mothers returning to school while raising children. “I was proud to go to Olympia and advocate for them, and I will continue to do this as long as I have some breath in me,” she said. Nuunyango’s political activism dates back to her youth in Namibia, and was continued at Green River; she also maintains a charity to support

of a semester aboard felt like it was my calling. Most people might not mention this, but the financial support was also another deciding factor. During my college search I knew I wanted a small private school that would allow me to build a community and get involved. Location was also a factor because I wanted to be far away from home so that I wasn’t just going to school in my backyard and also wanted to be close enough so that if I needed a break on the weekends from it all, I could get home

 fundraiser to support David’s trip to South Sudan.Throughout two years living together, David and I spent countless hours discussing topics typical of college students: politics, religion, dating, etc. Our conversations were open, honest and even chippy at times. But it wasn’t until he was featured in the spring 2010 issue of PLU’s Scene magazine (now ResoLute) that I knew any details of his personal journey. Upon arranging to discuss David’s return to South Sudan, I was excited but nervous to address

you great success at PLU, and I look forward to hearing how your stories will unfold with us. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Students of Color at PLU: Belonging and Persistence Read Next ‘What’s a Lute?’ — Go Lutes Edition 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 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016

advocate for them, and I will continue to do this as long as I have some breath in me,” she said. Nuunyango’s political activism dates back to her youth in Namibia, and was continued at Green River; she also maintains a charity to support schoolchildren’s expenses in her home village. A message to the PLU community: To current and future students, Nuunyango advised, “It’s all about time management.” Graduating magna cum laude while raising two kids suggests she knows what she’s talking about. “Make use

Boy. This New York run (June 14-July 1) could be extended, it could lead to a second off-Broadway production, it might even catch the eye of a big producer and head to a Broadway theater. This also might be its only time on a New York stage. While the show’s future may be a mystery, Huertas and deLohr know what’s ahead for them. They will continue their careers as professional musical theater artists, telling new stories on new stages in new cities. They will continue to challenge, support and

history, identity and consciences. All of their history, beliefs, communal support, traditions and rituals prepared them for this work. They were used to having visitors, to being hospitable and as more refugees came, the pastors and the community committed themselves to the idea that refusing help was the same as doing harm; they decided to become a “city of refuge.” The village had become used to resisting authority that violated their consciences and individuals were used to acting on their own

the Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution, in addition to volunteering at local organizations and working. She will apply for a Fulbright and to graduate school over the next two years. “My future holds plenty of opportunities for me to tap into all of my passions in meaningful ways,” she said. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of PLU’s dedicated faculty, particularly Dr. Amanda Feller and Dr. Beth Kraig, both of whom have supported me tremendously as a student and a person