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etymologies, such as the Greek roots of “scholar.” Ciardi also wrote memorable poetry, mining the ancient power of words to show that some things human never change. For instance, these lines from his “Credibility,” Who could believe an ant in theory? a giraffe in blueprint? Ten thousand doctors of what’s possible could reason half the jungle out of being. I speak of love, and something more, to say we are the thing that proves itself not against reason, but impossibly true, and therefore to teach reason

. Marit Barkve – Bachelor of Art in Norwegian Language & Global Studies (Social Justice and Development) with a minor in Political Science Why PLU? JooHee Berglund was a brilliant recruiter at a Lutheran college fair in Minneapolis, Minnesota. My PLU experience: Year 1 – Lots of fun, lots of friends, lots of refreshing change. Year 2 – Studied abroad for the year in Hamar, Norway. Year 3 – Lots of academics, Language Capstone (intro to critical literary theory!); RA in Hong. Year 4 – Good combination

can PLU students think about their role in this method of community change-making? When we speak of our mission of serving other people, our communities and the Earth, continuously learning from our environments and being able to apply theory and practice together are critical to our mission delivery. Our students come from richly diverse backgrounds and they will continue to develop new experiences on their own journeys of vocation. We hope they can take all of their lived experiences and the

of what the crucial moral considerations in the Jus in Bello portion of just war theory are. We are seeking to bring the discipline of philosophy, and ethical theory in particular, to bear on the issue of how soldiers make decisions on the battlefield. This is an emergent issue in military ethics that has implications relative to what actions in war are morally permissible, based on the knowledge soldiers are capable of obtaining amidst the chaos of war. This project would further and sharpen

curricula that incorporate materials from the library’s extensive archive of original letters, newspapers, works of art and other historical materials. “It’s particularly powerful today, especially considering debates around critical race theory or what’s considered true history,” Bannon says. “Primary source documents on their own can tell a really powerful story that doesn’t have to be my opinion or your opinion.” The center is just one example of a portfolio of innovative initiatives Bannon is

future informed by the school’s ideals of “competence, leadership and service”.  During the 11 years I was there, we were able to increase our standards and enrollment, adding faculty positions in music theory, choir and music therapy. About the time the job opening at PLU was published, we hosted noted composer Morten Lauridsen in a sell-out concert at Trinity Cathedral (Portland). I realized the department had accomplished most of the what we had attempted to do, and decided it was a good time to

potentially huge impact. “She is on the ground floor of a relatively new field that has the possibility of making all kinds of great insights into cancer in the evolution of history,” Ryan said. As Hunt and other researchers unearth more and more ancient evidence—breast cancer in 3500 B.C. Egypt, osteo-sarcoma in a T. rex femur—Hunt has formed an intriguing theory: She believes cancer is inherent in human beings and is aggravated by—rather than caused by—environmental factors. Her goal now is to gather

experience: My PLU experience has been truly life-changing. As a first year, I would have never been able to guess what kind of journey I was about to embark on. During my time at PLU, I met many lifelong friends – including the girl that I get to marry! On top of that, I had learning opportunities that challenged me both academically and as an individual. Zachary Grah ’13 is from Puyallup, Wash. The school of business combined theory with relevant projects involving real organizations. This education

.” Hofrenning was born in Colombia and adopted by parents in Northfield, Minnesota. He said he gravitated toward Hispanic studies as a way to study his native culture. His religion minor is a nod to his mother’s career as a Lutheran pastor. The latter, he believes, can act as a force for progressive action. “I just think religion is a really important part of my theory of social change,” he said. “I had to understand the theology of different religions and how they play out in terms of liberating people

around campus like concerts and games! PLU offered the opportunity for me to simultaneously pursue my passion for engineering and my love of music, and I just could not turn down an opportunity like that. My PLU experience: Adventure, growth, friends, Frisbees, The Big Bang Theory, music, and trebuchets. Over my four years I have grown as a student, musician, scientist, human being, and global citizen. I have learned the value and importance of community from my friends and mentors in the alumni