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application process is a tough system to navigate on your own. That’s a big reason the MAMS program is a great pathway for students like me who aspire to become first-generation doctors. There is guidance and mentorship built into the program that makes the application and interview process of medical school feel less daunting. I found this support extremely beneficial! Why did you decide on the DO program at PNWU? Probably the biggest thing that attracted me to PNWU was the culture fit I could feel
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Posted on November 16, 2017October 31, 2018 A Weekend with Mother Earth and the Zapotecs Scroll down to see more content The third weekend in September, at the end of our Spanish Intensivo and right before the beginning of Term II, we set off to Pueblos Mancomunados del Norte, in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte. More specifically, we travelled to a small town called La Nevería. While there, we were honored to be welcomed into a Zapotec community to learn about their culture and traditions. The community
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an integral part of a community. Encouraging student belonging means doing more than welcoming students as guests to an existing community; it means creating a culture that sees the needs of all students as equally important and creating educational conditions that support the success of all students. Belonging is important in higher education because it is directly related to student persistence. Researchers have found that the strongest predictors of persistence are students’: • level of
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that they can receive a quality education and then go on to be contributing members of society and culture. All of the players were respectful and mature. Finally, their routine of “assisting” the flight attendants during the preflight safety structure was highly entertaining. In any case, I understand that people in your position often receive emails and notes that are critical of you, your players or your program. That is leadership in today’s world. Every once in while, I feel that it is
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and become a worthy member of our Lute community that you, too, will find your own ways to contribute to our culture of care. As you do so in this particular time in our society’s life, please focus on ways to overcome our racial divisions, and help heal our communities, large and small, and to be kind and compassionate to one another. I hope that you will find caring faculty members and fellow students who are committed to doing the important work of – once and for all – righting the wrongs of
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way. Being (openly trans) is not a scary concept.” Jones gazes fondly at his gold PLU name tag while reflecting on his transition in 2017. “I was really happy when I got my name badge. Just flashing my little name badge like ‘This is my name badge!’” he said, laughing. Coming out at PLU didn’t intimidate Jones; he knew there was a culture of acceptance, and he already had a support system there. “PLU is awesome in that way,” he said. “Being (openly trans) is not a scary concept.” Jones’ faith also
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PLU continues to be a powerful platform, a training and an equipping ground for forerunners who contend for the full release of true Justice in this nation.” How did you get to where you are? I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, until we immigrated to Portland when I was 13 years-old, seeking better educational and career opportunities. (At that time) I was consumed with learning the new language as well as adjusting to this new culture while my parents relentlessly worked 14 hour days to
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, Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Programs, Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Professor of Religion and Culture Denise Glover, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Sarah E. Robinson, Resident Assistant Professor of Religion & Environment Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Introduction and Moderator – Kevin O’Brien, Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities
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A cross-culture band exchange teaches both student and teacher Every other year the Tamana All Girls’ High School Band travels to Washington state for an exchange with the Graham Kapowsin High School and a friendship concert at PLU. The eight-year long relationship has created bonds that stretch across the ocean. This year, three Graham… February 9, 2017
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changed his name. “PLU is awesome in that way. Being (openly trans) is not a scary concept.” Jones gazes fondly at his gold PLU name tag while reflecting on his transition in 2017. “I was really happy when I got my name badge. Just flashing my little name badge like ‘This is my name badge!’” he said, laughing. Coming out at PLU didn’t intimidate Jones; he knew there was a culture of acceptance, and he already had a support system there. “PLU is awesome in that way,” he said. “Being (openly trans) is
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