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Zoological Park, subsequently introduced the pair to another survey tracking nearby rhino populations. Assisting in both studies, the duo surveyed the animals from treetop platforms, and outposts on the ground, where they learned how to predict and dodge rhinos–a species that “can be very ornery,” he says. This stint lasted around six weeks. From there, the duo embarked on a series of hikes into the Nepalese mountains, each one lasting about three weeks and topping out at around 18,000 feet of elevation

ideas taught her how to enact change and influence those around her. Her experience at PLU and the Diversity Center equipped her with cherished tools that helped form how she operates in professional, public, and social settings. When she visited PLU as a high school senior, Ashely probably would never have dreamed of having the experience she did at a small, private school in Tacoma. But four years of Diversity Center experience gave her a true passion for social justice and an appreciation for

in lively, passionate, yet respectful conversation on the pressing issues of the day. “Clearly he was a major influence in shaping what I am presenting in the lecture.” Brocker is the lead pastor at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Beaverton, Ore. and a lecturer in theology and ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. He has served as volume editor for Conspiracy and Imprisonment 1940-1945, volume 16 of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works (DBWE), and as co-editor for Ecumenical, Academic and Pastoral

manipulated the city to portray an image of what Germany “should be.” While at PLU, Loberg worked with Holocaust historian and Professor Christopher Browning, studying the roots of the Third Reich. She cites his influence on her current work and success, along with that of History Professor Beth Kraig and former History Professor Phillip Nordquist. “Christopher Browning’s Holocaust course was truly life-changing,” Loberg said. “It determined my career path.  Furthermore, his course taught all of us the

seek out new opportunities. This led to Sound Physicians, where she’s been since 2018. At Sound Physicians, Lange found more autonomy and the ability to drive change. “A lot of what PLU teaches you are skills I look for in the people I’m hiring,” she says. Intellectual curiosity. Critical thinking. Advocacy for yourself and others. Clear and concise communication, which fosters an ability to influence and persuade. They’re skills she learned at PLU and refined over the course of her career. Lange