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advocate for issues she is passionate about.“Elana Meyers Taylor is an iconic athlete and a passionate champion of important causes, including access and resources for female athletes, concussion research and public education,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “We’re thrilled she will be joining us to celebrate PLU’s class of 2023.” Meyers Taylor is a four-time World Champion, eight-time World Championships medalist, three-time Winter Olympian and medalist (2010, 2014, 2018) and 2015 World Cup champion
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open to the public, and there will be a Q&A session and a book signing following the lecture. Visit PLU Natural Sciences for more information and to register for the dinner. Read Previous PLU’s Continuing Education launches TESOL Certification with $200 discount for PLU community members Read Next Associate Professor Emily Davidson receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or
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. Rich and Ann have four granddaughters: Taylor, Emma, Molly, and Lauren.The lecture is free and open to the public. Visit the PLU Events Calendar for more information.× Dr. Richard Lapchick – UCF College of Business Administration Read Previous PLU, MultiCare, WSU roll out new health care partnership Read Next PLU professor curates an Oxford Univ. museum collection at the intersection of religion, medicine and disability COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you
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define you” when I was sharing a particularly challenging experience I was having. This is important because of how students of color are racialized and stereotyped. It has given me strength on many occasions. Read Previous Professor to serve as featured speaker at statewide conference aimed at addressing opportunity gap Read Next Social Sciences/political science major “Making Waves” at State Capitol LATEST POSTS Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in
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relationships with other first generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni participate in programming that supports college transition and success in their first year at PLU Linked Course(s)YES (for new First-Year Students) All first-year students have the option to enroll (on a first-come, first-served basis) in a linked First Year Experience Program (FYEP) course on the topic of social justice. Examples of linked courses from fall 2021 include: Smushed with Strangers and Other Public Transit Stories
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was Bill Foege ’57, aka Dr. William Foege, now 78, a public-health legend and recipient of the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. By Tom Paulson ’80 The Voice When Stephanie Anne Johnson ’06 walks into a room, you might not notice at first. With her quiet, humble and unassuming nature, she easily could slip past those expecting a “star.” She’s the same on stage as she is in person: a delightfully authentic superstar-in-the-making who has stayed true to herself. By Stefanie Ellis Attaway Lutes By
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help with fundraising for local food banks. The essays and service are considered in determining the awarding of the Lucia Scholarship. Normally, the pool of candidates who apply for this scholarship participate in the Sankta Lucia Festival by working with children on dances and crafts, and singing the Lucia songs at nursing homes, charity events, and at the public event at PLU. They also write an essay describing how they embody and articulate the Core Elements of Lutheran Higher Education. Then
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different from each other. One (Tobago) held a focus on education, health, and social services, coupled with conversations about identity, race, and privilege. I spent time volunteering in an elementary school, specifically working with the “1st graders.” As the child of two public school educators, it made me think about the way that education is done differently around the world. Schools have different structures, curriculum varies depending on context, and classroom management and discipline are done
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Amendment, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all” (source: National Archives press release for Rightfully Hers). Click the links above to see large images of the posters on exhibit in the library lobby. The right to vote has been denied to people based not only on gender and race, but based on other qualification
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Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in… June 19, 2023 AcademicsAthleticsGlobal EducationPacific NorthwestPLU
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