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, the volunteers worked with the Bantu children one-on-one or in small groups. Since the Bantu were oppressed in Somalia, most of the children have had little or no education, but they did pick up some English while living in refugee camps, Greenaway explained. “We mostly help them with literacy skills, math and language,” Greenaway said. “They trick you in English. They can speak fluently, but they can’t read you ‘Harry Potter.’” When the children entered the American public school system, they

just this year: an “Up Close With the Masters” session with Vladimir Feltsman, one of the best-known concert pianists in the world. “Up Close with the Masters” classes are intimate work sessions put on by Portland Piano International each season in concert with its recitals. Offered to the public, for free, the classes provide young musicians an opportunity to see and hear a master teach. Burton did just that on Jan. 13. Feltsman, who was in Portland for two sold-out Portland Piano International

success to the opportunities PLU has provided me. What’s next? I am currently seeking weekly and daily newspaper jobs in the greater Pacific Northwest region. I have a passion for community journalism, and hope to connect with people by telling their stories through whatever outlet I am given the opportunity to use. I hope to eventually go back to school after gaining some practical experience and get a masters in education and teach media literacy and journalism in local public schools. Lauren

survivors, he said at the Lemkin Lecture. (Photo by John Froschauer) that began in the 1980s and in the 1990s, he said. The Cold War had to end, Germany’s economy had to revive, and the class action lawsuit had to gain clout in US courts. Finally, the view of the war had to change for survivors or their heirs to gain traction is the public eye as well as in the legal system. This holds true for getting a monetary settlement, as well as regaining lost art treasures, Hayes said. And in terms of art, the

Nursing’s new Clinical Learning and Simulation Center. Located on the corner of Garfield Street and Pacific Avenue in the building that formerly housed the PLU bookstore, the 16,000-square-foot center will help PLU respond to a critical public need, as Washington state is facing a drastic shortage of nurses. There is a growing demand for bachelor- and graduate degree-prepared nurses fluent in both technology and leadership to address the complex and rapidly changing healthcare environment. PLU is known

completely independently,” says Mulder. “Much of the business ecosystem is fueled by collaboration with colleagues, customers, and our communities. Team collaboration, and opportunities for team leadership, abound in business classes. It’s a critical foundation in our curriculum and one that sets a PLU graduate apart from others.” Business major and men’s golf standout Ryan Pearson ’22 says that team projects have helped bring principles he’s read about to life — dating all the way back to his first

students do too. We’re able to give excellent theatre education without trapping or abandoning our students. Tell us a few fun experiences, professional or personal, that you’ve had since you began teaching at PLU. One of my students came to observe me while I was doing a lighting design at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. I loved hearing her perspective on the collaboration she witnessed. Recently I did lighting designs at Taproot Theatre Company and the Seattle Public Theatre and both times the

future holds for us in medicine, but I think it’s safe to say that we will always miss the great experience that we’ve had at PLU. McGuinness: I am in the process of applying to medical school right now. I have a passion for international public health, and hope to one day bring high quality healthcare to those most in need in our world. With strong aspirations to impact the global community, I wanted to be involved in Progress from the get go to make sure I can also give back to the community that

students do too. We’re able to give excellent theatre education without trapping or abandoning our students. Tell us a few fun experiences, professional or personal, that you’ve had since you began teaching at PLU. One of my students came to observe me while I was doing a lighting design at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. I loved hearing her perspective on the collaboration she witnessed. Recently I did lighting designs at Taproot Theatre Company and the Seattle Public Theatre and both times the

school in Public Health. I am currently waiting on training to become a state health insurance benefits adviser while also working as a CNA. I am excited about a career in culturally sensitive, community-based health initiatives. I love the idea of combining how the history of unique populations intertwines with modern approaches to providing the safest, most effective healthcare.” Halvorson: “I’ve really enjoyed working with you two. As administrator of the Benson fellowship program, I get to see