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their attention on post-genocide memory studies and immersed themself in their work of questioning how histories of traumatic events affect populations today. “I am really interested in survivor testimony from different genocides, especially from folks who are not as widely represented such as the Roma and Sinti, and queer and trans victims of the Holocaust,” they said. For their major, Query took courses from six disciplines, including Native American and Indigenous Studies. One of their favorite
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students to become local health care leaders and improving health outcomes in Pierce County, particularly for traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations in Parkland-Spanaway and the surrounding unincorporated area. “Together, we will develop innovative programs and resources that will positively impact the health and well-being of this community,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “That impact will be achieved through providing quality health services and through the education and training of
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on increasing educational attainment by supporting historically marginalized, underrepresented and underserved students across the lifespan of learning. The theme for this year’s event, which takes place Oct. 19 at Central Washington University, is “Advancing Equity, Expanding Opportunity, Increasing Attainment.” Participants will share effective strategies for educational success among underserved populations of students, engage lifelong learning partners through meaningful professional
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education or community development, and take courses to prepare them for work in that area. They do 50 hours of volunteering or interning and take classes to prepare them to live and work with diverse populations. They work on skills to increase their chances of being part of programs like Peace Corps and being successful at it. Last year, PLU was the fifth-highest volunteer-producing school for Peace Corps — with 14 Lute alumni serving others around the world, Wiley said. “I find this really exciting
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populations in her work as a nurse and nurse practitioner. Upon return from PC service, Elizabeth completed her Master in Nursing at the University of Washington and has been practicing as a family nurse practitioner for the past 25 years. She has been Director of the PLU Health Center since April, 2017.
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. Students pick a track, like education or community development, and take courses to prepare them for work in that area. They do 50 hours of volunteering or interning and take classes to prepare them to live and work with diverse populations. They work on skills to increase their chances of being part of programs like Peace Corps and being successful at it. Last year, PLU was the fifth-highest volunteer-producing school for Peace Corps — with 14 Lute alumni serving others around the world, Wiley said
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“Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies” in spring 2019. “One of the things that we hope this program will do is give space for indigenous students to feel a little more at home,” Storfjell said. “But that doesn’t mean that we want this program to only be for indigenous students.” For example, Storfjell said, the program could appeal to nursing students who might someday work with indigenous populations, or to business students who might someday work with nonprofits or indigenous
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undergraduate students in analyzing lab-generated mutant seed populations in partnership with Danforth. Students care for the plants, recording the number of seedheads produced and any branches or unusual seedheads or leaf shapes. At the semester’s end, students collect seeds from each millet plant to mail back to Danforth, along with their findings.Expanding knowledge and opportunityThe Mutant Millets project refines Setaria viridis, a small, hardy grass that grows wild throughout North America. Otherwise
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about standing apart from the pack. This kind of insight can really make or break a student’s application. Smith encourages students to volunteer at a hospital or shadow a doctor. He says med schools like to know if students have shown a desire to help others, particularly underserved populations. Jensen’s work as an EMT, and at the medical clinic, certainly qualifies. In December, Jensen went before the entire Health Sciences Committee to participate in a mock interview, one that mirrored what he’d
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populations of students, engage lifelong learning partners through meaningful professional development, and foster cross-sector collaboration on issues related to student access and readiness. “It’s important that, if we want a strong democracy, we must have inclusion from all voices,” Chavez said. Inclusion of all voices is paramount to educational success for all students, marginalized or otherwise, she added. “The more connected we are, the better able we are to improve society. Diversity in profession
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