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peacemaking efforts around the world. The Forum features keynote speeches by leading international peacemakers as well as faculty-student led sessions on diverse aspects of peace and peacemaking. The multidisciplinary focus of the Forum is emphasized through designating specific days to address peace in relation to science and health, business and global studies. The keynote speaker for the March 2013 forum is the Yemeni journalist and peace activist Tawakkol Karman. She is one of three women awarded the

utilize and connect fellow Lutes to our campus support communities and resources, including but not limited to the Student Care Network; Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services; Campus Ministry, Center for Gender Equity; and the Diversity Center. Finally, as we mourn the victims of the Atlanta shootings — Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Elcias R. Hernandez-Ortiz, and the others yet to be named in the news — let us also reflect on the history of anti-Asian violence in

expected from a different sort of collegiate move-in, is located on the corner of C Street and Wheeler Street. Human Resources formerly was located in a small building near the parking lot at 122nd Street and Park Avenue. That space meant limited resources and access—Joe Bell, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Programs, didn’t even have an office in the building. The new space provides breathing room and ample opportunity for growth. “Our new space will have a good-sized

definitions of innovation all center around one word: forward.  People who are innovative are forward-thinking and forward-moving, and innovative products or ideas are ones that take us forward.  Modern innovation is not confined to business or economics, though. It can be found in every aspect of life, from health care and ethical thought to politics, religion, food production, and the entertainment industry. PLU’s 20-credit minor is interdisciplinary, with courses from 11 different schools and

intentionally reach out to check in so we remember we’re all in this together and that we can be sources of strength and support for each other,” PLU Pastor Jen Rude said. “Even though it is critical to be physically distant right now, keeping our communal connections is just as critical.” And while PLU’s CheckFive initiative originates from a desire to rebuild those campus connections that have been impacted by this health crisis, there’s hope it’ll have resounding ripples across the greater Pierce County

didn’t know what it was, to be honest, when I was 18.” Today, Peterson is more than familiar with the United Nations. After earning a master’s in environment and sustainable development at University College London, Peterson moved to New York in February 2019. She took on a role at Landmark Public Affairs, a public affairs and strategic communications agency. Landmark aids clients such as international food and beverage associations to engage with organizations like the European Union, World Health

serious medical attention, his plans changed. With his wife living in B.C. and the high cost of health care in the United States, Drews decided to return to Canada. He received a stem cell treatment in 2003 and has had several major relapses since his original diagnosis. The most recent relapse occurred while he was studying at PLU. “I was a little concerned if I could make it through the program because of my health. You’re gambling here. What if you get hit by a major relapse?” Drews said. “And I

level with local governments, schools, communities, small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in education, health, economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development. President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961 to foster a better understanding among Americans and people of other countries. Since then, more than 215,000 Americans of all ages have served in 139 countries worldwide. Learn more: www.peacecorps.gov

math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters at consultancies, a start-up, and large corporations like Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser. He is now the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma. Read our Q&A with Mark Miller ’88. Lute Powered: AmazonLute Powered: MultiCare Health SystemLute Powered: City of Tacoma Read Previous

work look like? After graduation, I worked as a Consumer Insights Manager at T-Mobile’s Brand, Consumer, and Market Insights department where I led early tenure Customer Health and Experience program. I conducted research and analysis to answer questions such as What brings customers to T-Mobile? What are their needs? What are the drivers of customer satisfaction and loyalty? After a couple of years at T-Mobile, I transitioned to Facebook in Menlo Park, California to join the Consumer Insights team