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A Vision for the FutureThe Wang Center opened in 2002 thanks to the vision of donors Drs. Peter ’60 and Grace Wang. With their generous philanthropy, the Wangs have emphasized the role education can play in building a more peaceful world. In concert with the Pacific Lutheran University mission of empowering students for “lives of thoughtful enquiry, leadership, service and care – for other people, for their communities and for the earth,” the Wang Centers is dedicated to preparing global

students about the religious diversity in the Northwest and explored with her students how different religions addressed local environmental concerns in the Puget Sound area. She also received a teaching fellowship from the National Council of Girls’ Schools which allowed her to teach in South Africa at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in 2012. Dr. McGoldrick’s current research interests include investigating the role that both implicit and explicit religion might play in ultra-endurance athletes

, and a girl’s leadership camp. I also have more or less learned the very unique language of Albania, learned the history of this once communist country, mastered my knitting skills, and learned that Turkish toilets are healthier than sitting toilets. The end of my two year service is coming soon and it is a bittersweet end. I will miss the people I have shared the last two years of my life with and miss the beautiful places I have seen but I look forward to where my life is taking me next!

reality of belonging. A sense of belonging isn’t enough. A reality that you do belong here is what we must strive for.” That reality, Belton says, starts at the top, and not just with him. He said he wants to deconstruct the current structure: a pyramid with a diverse student body at the base, and leadership at the top that doesn’t yet reflect their diversity. “I don’t want it to be a pyramid,” Belton said. “I want it to be a home.” Belton acknowledges he looks similar to the 13 white men who came

students, staff and faculty deserve is a reality of belonging. A sense of belonging isn’t enough. A reality that you do belong here is what we must strive for.” That reality, Belton says, starts at the top, and not just with him. He said he wants to deconstruct the current structure: a pyramid with a diverse student body at the base, and leadership at the top that doesn’t yet reflect their diversity. “I don’t want it to be a pyramid,” Belton said. “I want it to be a home.” Belton acknowledges he looks

power of global travel to inform and illuminate as we make our way in a troubled world. Read More Power Paddle to Puyallup Kelly Hall ’16 found a new connection to her native Samish tribal culture through her studies at PLU, then gave voice to her people as part of the revival of this traditional Northwest canoe journey. Read More Strong Link of Three People remember Panago Horton ’12 for his quiet leadership, devotion to family and passion for access to education for marginalized students. His