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inclined to know what bridges our differences. One thing I am sure of – I have seen it in the eyes and felt it in the affection of people from India to Spain and Peru to Tacoma – there is a human spirit that we all share, capable of communicating across language barriers, through the walls of history and demographic division we tend to assume separates us. Of all the anecdotes and perspective-shifting experiences I came away with from spending time overseas, I am convinced the one most responsible for
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, and I know I want to teach English as a second language overseas.” Zach Grah ’13, left, and his fellow students ran a simulated company for 20 consecutive quarters, culminating in a competition against 29 other universities in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo by John Struzenberg ’15) Zach Grah ’13 gained the mental toughness and confidence to take risks through his business capstone – a business strategy competition. And that toughness and confidence paid dividends when, later, an opportunity to work for
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Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) purchased. There was also a table at the game about the campaign, and everyone in SAAC signed a pledge card. “The language of the campaign seems like a no-brainer,” said Thomas. “It’s an important topic that doesn’t often get brought up.” The It’s On Us Campaign resonated with Thomas and many of PLU’s athletes. “[Intervening] is something everyone should do,” said Thomas. Pledge cards have been signed by most of PLU’s athletes. The Rev. Dennis Sepper, University
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experience or language for those things, so the experience was revolutionary,” he says. “PLU is a great place to ask questions.” In Schwartz’s senior year, he faced new challenges and became deeply familiar with physical and emotional pain after herniating discs in his lower back. Bedridden for a month, the healing process was slow. He started spring quarter later than others, and at times, he’d have to lay down in class in the back row. Depressed and struggling, he managed with the assistance of
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Contributors Claudia Berguson Claudia Berguson joined the faculty of PLU in 2003. She is an associate professor in the Department of Languages and Literatures. Her primary areas of teaching in Nordic studies are migration literature, folklore, gender and equality, and Norwegian language. She worked to establish the Peace Scholars program, serving as coordinator through its first five years. Students continue to inspire her in her work as a professor, academic advisor and faculty director of PLU’s Norway
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Chapel (10:30 – 10:55) “How do you Want to be Remembered as an Athlete?” Jordan Westering ‘11, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Location: Mary Baker Russell, Lagerquist Hall Keynote II (11:15 – 12:20) “Goooooooooolllll!!!… Sports Can be More than Just a Passion” Jaime Mendéz, News Anchor (Spanish language), KUNS-Univisión Seattle Location: University Center, Chris Knutsen (CK) Hall Concurrent Session 2 (12:30 – 1:35) B-1) “Empowerment Football: a Grass Roots Initiative in the Ugandan Slum of
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Chapel (10:30 – 10:55) “How do you Want to be Remembered as an Athlete?” Jordan Westering ‘11, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Location: Mary Baker Russell, Lagerquist Hall Keynote II (11:15 – 12:20) “Goooooooooolllll!!!… Sports Can be More than Just a Passion” Jaime Mendéz, News Anchor (Spanish language), KUNS-Univisión Seattle Location: University Center, Chris Knutsen (CK) Hall Concurrent Session 2 (12:30 – 1:35) B-1) “Empowerment Football: a Grass Roots Initiative in the Ugandan Slum of
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, families with language barriers, people with disabilities, and many others — face more obstacles and need more assistance navigating systems. “While we have some permanent supportive housing, we don’t have enough of it or the resources to both build and provide services,” Lloyd says. “Affordable housing should not be a luxury that some members of our society are able to obtain while others cannot and are forced to live in unsafe conditions or spaces that are uninhabitable. Everyone deserves to have a
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confidence and strong retention amongst this fast-growing student population.” Dr. Davidson’s Spanish for Heritage Speakers course yields an outstanding 100% retention rate among first-year Latino/a/x students. Her commitment to affirming and legitimizing students’ Spanish language abilities is evident, as she provides them with the tools to expand their linguistic repertoires. A colleague described Emily’s teaching as transcending conventional boundaries. They wrote that “her courses destabilize fixed
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, and beamed with pride afterwards. Asked how they felt about trusting PLU with their child, they were effusive. “She’s had good mentors,” Mary Waite said. “I’ve come to believe it’s the perfect combination,” Chris Waite added. And their daughter? “She knocked it out of the park,” he said. Meet the student researchers In addition to being a talented young researcher, Tran Hoang ’20 excels in translating complex scientific concepts into plain language. That’s good, because her presentation for the
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