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anymore, but still preserve and maintain as important parts of our identity and background. Or in other words, our current ways of thinking are influenced by and continually manifest older modes of thought in ways we aren’t typically aware of.” Dr. Arnold looks forward to the opportunity to teach and explore many other philosophy classes at PLU. “As my philosophical interests are quite wide, any new courses that I have the opportunity to teach are also opportunities to further explore and deepen my

profession. “I always thought I’m glad I don’t do scholarship on immigration because it would get me too fired up,” she said. “But that was when it all came together.” At PLU, Ramos has been able to combine her interests in language and immigration through courses she teaches, as well as through the university’s Common Reading Program. This year for the first time, the entire campus – students, staff and faculty – is reading the same book at the same time, exploring immigration, race and gender identity

from barking when footsteps sounded outside the shed. Eventually, his mother, who had dyed her hair blonde and took on the identity of a Catholic woman, moved Elbaum out of the shed and into a series of Polish families, moving him periodically when it became unsafe to stay with the families, or neighbors became suspicious. The final family he stayed with -and the only one where he remembered the father’s name – Leon- took Elbaum with them when they fled Warsaw just before the city’s uprising in

creative problem-solving process. First, you identify a problem. Ambachew noticed that many people in her community wanted to start a business but still needed a unique brand identity. Next, you find a solution. Ambachew created an agency to serve as a consultant for minority business owners. The third step asks innovators to experiment with what works and what doesn’t, repeating this step by trialing – and then improving – solutions, until success is achieved. At present, Ambachew is assisting two

life. “It’s really powerful,” she said. Hall grew up on traditional Samish lands, ancestral areas around Anacortes, Washington, and the San Juan Islands. She first connected with her tribe in 2003, but for a long time didn’t embrace all that came with her Native American identity. It wasn’t until a decade later, through her studies at Pacific Lutheran University, that Hall reconnected with the Samish on a deeper level. A class on myths, rituals and symbols with her mentor — Suzanne Crawford O’Brien

in the northwest United States, and the unique ways the sea has influenced their culture and identity. Reid prepared the following abstract for his lecture: “Twenty-five years ago, the Makah Nation successfully hunted a gray whale. This action drew the ire of animal rights activists who often rooted their criticism in racism and stereotypes of Indigenous authenticity. Drawing from the tribal nation’s historical and contemporary relationship with the sea, this talk will focus on Makah statements

people from a variety of faith traditions. Hopefully their college education will give them the tools to do that in a thoughtful, respectful and open way.” Read Previous Lute reflects on his Japanese-American identity through pilgrimage, community event Read Next Firmly Committed: In Response to DACA decision COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students

in the northwest United States, and the unique ways the sea has influenced their culture and identity. Reid prepared the following abstract for his lecture: “Twenty-five years ago, the Makah Nation successfully hunted a gray whale. This action drew the ire of animal rights activists who often rooted their criticism in racism and stereotypes of Indigenous authenticity. Drawing from the tribal nation’s historical and contemporary relationship with the sea, this talk will focus on Makah statements

senator establishes lecture series to continue religious diversity conversationsHowever — and this is where the tension lies — today’s PLU is a reflection of the students who inhabit it. Only 17.5% of our student body self identifies as Lutheran, so it is important that we also have an interfaith program that supports students from all religious backgrounds, even those who have no faith identity. The reason a person with no religious tradition would feel welcome at PLU is precisely because it is

this identity where sexual attraction is not necessarily a component. I identify as ace, so it was really fascinating to examine that perspective from an academic lens. Seeing how my peers tied their research back to their own world experiences was incredibly fascinating as well. What are you most proud of from your time at PLU? During spring break, the American Chemical Society held a conference where I presented my research. I worked hard on that research and delivered an oral presentation there