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print and external communications. This strategy aims to raise the visibility of PLU and inspire connection with prospective students and their families, current students, alumni, donors, influencers/thought leaders, and community members. Smith joined Student Involvement & Leadership at PLU in 2005. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in studio art from the University of Puget Sound and a MBA from PLU. Smith most recently served as the Executive Director of Content Development at PLU and was directly

tell about PLU and it remains an important element of our core brand. Use the mission statement, in particular, when you are describing PLU’s purpose. “PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.” The traits all Lutes — students, faculty, staff, alumni — embody every day. THE ATTRIBUTES Use this language in campus signage, new student materials, and anywhere else you want to share what it

path,’” Rude said. “I felt excited that the leadership at PLU wants to be pushing the envelope and be on the progressive edge when it comes to the welcoming and belonging of students.” Rude understands that a call to PLU is different than a call to an entirely Lutheran community. She looks forward to helping guide the faith journeys of PLU students with a wide variety of spiritual convictions. “I’m an ELCA pastor, but I definitely see the call to PLU as a call to the whole university, which means

areas such as cancer prevention, infectious disease, neuropsychiatric, and pharmacoepidemiology. This 4- week program includes introductory coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics, attending formal lectures by Harvard faculty members, and conducting a group research project on a public health topic. ✓ U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident. The Leadership Alliance (Multiple Locations) – The Leadership Alliance is a national consortium of 20 leading research and teaching colleges and

areas such as cancer prevention, infectious disease, neuropsychiatric, and pharmacoepidemiology. This 4- week program includes introductory coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics, attending formal lectures by Harvard faculty members, and conducting a group research project on a public health topic. ✓ U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident. The Leadership Alliance (Multiple Locations) – The Leadership Alliance is a national consortium of 20 leading research and teaching colleges and

lessons learned from my experiences at PLU have served to make me a better father, person and U.S. Army leader in that I feel I make a conscious effort to be aware of others and take into consideration others’ plight. Rodreshia Dunbar ’01: B.L.A.C.K.@ PLU was my first leadership experience. It gave me confidence to do more. … It prepared me for my future. Idaishe Zhou ’11: PLU taught me the importance of critical thinking and asking big questions in the midst of large issues that seem insurmountable

Ohio with board certification in Emergency Medicine. He recently completed his Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Care. As Legislative Affairs Chairman of the Washington State Chapter of Emergency Physicians, Nathan spearheaded the “ER for Emergencies” program to replace the State’s plan to deny ER services to Medicaid Patients. Nathan’s leadership in this effort will lead the state to save $31 million per year by making better health care. He created and has edited five

completing an EM residency at Wright State in Dayton Ohio with board certification in Emergency Medicine. He recently completed his Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Care. As Legislative Affairs Chairman of the Washington State Chapter of Emergency Physicians, Nathan spearheaded the “ER for Emergencies” program to replace the State’s plan to deny ER services to Medicaid Patients. Nathan’s leadership in this effort will lead the state to save $31 million per year by making

Title: Say Her Name: The Impact of white Supremacy on the Bodies of Black Womxn Who: Aviance Taylor Kamau – Director of Career, Learning and Engagement at Pacific Lutheran University Bio: Aviance is the Director of Career, Learning and Engagement at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. Aviance provides leadership and direction for initiatives that support students and alumni in their career development, exploration of vocation, and employment outcomes. Aviance also serves as a campus ministry