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advocating justice, equality, and humanity. We believe that our Department needs to begin by talking openly and with care about unsanctioned violence against Black people. A clear, unwavering indictment of the status quo is the very first thing we can do. Additionally, we believe it is imperative to self-educate and self-reflect. We recommend a number of books to learn more about communication, policing, and Blackness: Lynching: Violence, Rhetoric, and American Identity by Ersula Ore; Invisible No More

initiative focused on the theme that everyone is a welcome member of the athletics department and teams, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. It previously had earned a Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation from PLU. In May, SAAC’s scene in PLU’s Tunnel of Oppression, which, in partnership with Special Olympics, focused on the derogatory use of the word “retard(ed),” was selected as the Outstanding Tunnel of Oppression Scene by PLU’s Diversity Center and received

context of climate change. “Fast into the Night” was Moderow’s thesis. She said she developed her voice and found her identity as a writer during her time at PLU. Moderow’s said her education set her on the path to literary success. “I’m a writer because of that program,” Moderow said. “I can call myself a writer – I’m a published author – because of that program.” Read Previous PLU Teaching Online program incorporates technology into learning, enhances brick-and-mortar experience Read Next PLU

the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. Epstein’s connections to PLU made the relationship with Tacoma’s downtown museum possible. PLU students are busy preparing their Munch-inspired pieces for the student juried exhibit. Art major Soren Iverson ’18 said his identity as an artist mirrors that of Munch. Iverson works with charcoal and dark themes, and strives to convey strong emotions as the famous Norwegian artist did. “A lot of my art already fits the bill,” he said. Iverson said his participation in

PLU faculty member and acclaimed filmmaker were friends as teens in Mexico City, will reunite for screening of “Güeros” Posted by: Zach Powers / April 19, 2016 Image: “Güeros is an Alice in Wonderland in Mexico City, an incredible visual and sensory exercise on a group of characters orphans of home and identity.” -Alejandro Alemán, El Universal April 19, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April. 19, 2016)- ``Güeros,`` an award-winning drama set in Mexico City

last week’s Power Paddle to Puyallup and in everyday 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

year has been rich in personal and professional development. As the PR director, Hernández worked on improving ASPLU’s media presence—relying on their training in communications. They worked hard to create engaging posts on Twitter and Instagram, developing an ASPLU brand identity, and improving graphics and marketing. “I’m proud of how our PR has gone in a good direction, and I think the new PR director will continue that direction,” Hernandez says.    As the masculinity intern at the Center for

nationalize and unify Spain with food. Before, food was imported from other countries. So a newsreel campaign focused on closing off Spain from any international or foreign influence. Agrarian society was encouraged, along with eating only grown-in-Spain foods with a “pure Spanish identity.” For example, Valencia oranges or potatoes in tortilla Española. The mandatory newsreel was often the only media that citizens could see. Most of the population was illiterate, so audio-visual propaganda was important

example, that meets the identity and values of a client and we’re winning, I relish the opportunity to be a part of the equation. It gets me fired up.” In the financial industry, education is a constant and evolving cornerstone, Bell explained. Tax law shifts; offerings are always in flux. It keeps him interested and challenged. Bell is an example of someone who didn’t let his majors limit or dictate his career path — he used his education, curiosity and that foundation of academia his mother insisted

reformed housing planning system with a city-by-city estimate of housing need by income; the analysis also showed variations in housing outcomes tied to identity markers such as race, age, and disability status. This year, the analysis was put into practice, informing production goals and a dashboard to track progress and equity indicators. Looking at what levers the public sector can pull to affect the market and achieve particular outcomes — such as housing that’s actually accessible to lower-income