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her time outdoors, set her on a direct path to her career. She joined the Washington Conservation Voters in 2008 and became its president in 2014, leading the organization’s political, campaign, and accountability strategies.“I first learned about the climate crisis in detail – and how to advocate for policy and political change — at PLU,” she said. “I loved my time at PLU. My education taught me to think critically, challenge the status quo, and advocate for my community.” We talked to Murphy

Cece Chan: First-Year Student, Long-Term Goals Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 28, 2020 Image: In her first year at PLU, CeCe Chan has contributed to and lead on matters of social justice within education while pursuing a major in political science. February 28, 2020 By Lora ShinMarketing & Communications guest writerTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2020 ) — Cece Chan’s activism awakening came in high school. As a third-generation Asian young woman, she realized Seattle Public Schools’ majority

January 7, 2008 Senior studying in Tanzania discovers self As a philosophy and classics major, senior Lindsey Webb always planned to spend a semester studying away in Greece. However, a student-faculty research project with philosophy professor Erin McKenna changed her plans. McKenna and Webb studied great apes and ethics last year. During the project, Webb completed an apprenticeship at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash. After

expected to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of 2019, we’re guessing those Lutes will start making an immediate impact on the world—mostly because they already have done so much at PLU. Here’s a look at just a handful of outstanding members of this year’s graduating class.2019 Commencement student speaker: April Rose NguyenMajors: Political Science and Strategic Communication Hometown: Kent, WA Selected accomplishments: Graduation Honors (cum laude

The PLU Pod: Professors Amy Young & Maria Chavez Talk TEDx Tacoma and More Posted by: Zach Powers / March 11, 2015 Image: (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 11, 2015 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe first PLU podcast Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young and Associate Professor of Political Science Maria Chavez talk with Media & Content Manager Zach Powers about their upcoming TEDx Tacoma talks, their research, the most recent books and films they've enjoyed, and much

Applications Open for Paid Sustainability Fellowships at PLU Posted by: Sandy Dunham / February 25, 2015 Image: Amy Scott ’15 is a Political Science major and a 2014-15 Sustainability Fellow who’s working on a mapping project that includes sustainability devices on campuses and in the Parkland community. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) Scott is identifying sustainability points in the Parkland area, which include community gardens and fitness and educational opportunities, and hopes to plug their

faculty to incorporate service-learning in their courses, helping students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and curricular and co-curricular service experiences, and supporting the various community partners that welcomed students and faculty into their work in the community. Kristin earned a Master of Education in College Student Affairs and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University. In addition, she holds a Certification in

November 4, 2011 Marcus Borg, who serves as Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland and Hundere Chair of Religion and Culture Emeritus in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University, presented a lecture entitled, “Speaking Christian: Reclaiming Christian Language,” on Wednesday, November 3, at the 6th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture. (Photo by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) Jesus scholar identifies need to reclaim Christian language By Katie Scaff ’13 There’s an

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news or discussing current events,” Spring says. “By creating our broadsides (prints) and donating a portion of our proceeds, we became active participants in our culture and political arena.” After the seventh print the pair started to make donations to nonprofits in the name of the Dead Feminists series. For every piece since then, they would donate a portion of the profits to nonprofits that aligned with the issues and causes highlighted by each print. With each new donation they became active