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September 13, 2012 “Into the Beautiful North” author Luis Alberto Urrea speaks at PLU as part of the Common Reading Program. (Photos by John Struzenberg) Common Reading Program comes full circle with author visit By Katie Scaff ’13 After reading the subtle satire “Into the Beautiful North” as part of the Common Reading Program this summer, students, staff, and faculty had the opportunity to share a few laughs with the book’s author, Luis Alberto Urrea, who visited campus Thursday, Sept. 13

with and stand with our Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander community members during this deeply painful time. Accordingly, many of our community members may be feeling particularly vulnerable and distressed. Please check in with them. Faculty and staff, please provide space in your classes, co-curricular activities, or places of employment — regardless of your subject matter or the focus of your normal activities — for students and colleagues alike to share how they are feeling and what they

. Inclusive Practice, Leadership, and MentorshipEngages multiple perspectives and demonstrates inclusive practices and leadership. Two required courses in the program examine issues of diversity, justice and inclusion in order to inform how we do our work and how we can best serve a diverse population. All students are assigned a faculty mentor who also serves as lead advisor for the applied project.4. Career Growth and ProfessionalismUses a range of effective communication strategies and demonstrates

create a formal minor to meet student needs.The curriculum utilizes the American Bar Association’s guidance on undergraduate preparation for law school. Current students will have the opportunity to pursue the new minor with guidance from faculty.  “We believe strongly that this minor is consistent with the mission of care emphasized by the university,” Michael Artime, assistant professor of political science, said. “The law can be used to advance efforts to care for others, for their community and

,” he says. It is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.” Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.” Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment. “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with