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simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways. The possibilities are limitless. Learn more at www.plu.edu/computer-science. Read Previous Get out of the classroom: Study Biology at PLU Read Next Act Six scholar finds “automatic community” at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel

Admission Read Previous What’s in our room? With Jess Mason ’24 Read Next Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024

experiences and uses them in her everyday life today. Being a part of the Diversity Center for 4+ years gave her the opportunity to learn and grow in different leadership roles. The Center taught her how to effectively communicate and share respect with people from different walks of life. She carries these experiences with her in her job at Western State Hospital as a forensic psychiatric social worker. Going from a community that celebrates diversity to one that is not always so well-versed in such

contributor to the Neuroethics research focus within UW’s Center for Neurotechnology (systems that record and stimulate the nervous system), he also leads diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the International Neuroethics Society. Brown’s interdisciplinary research includes the potential impact of neurotechnologies on end users’ agency and embodiment, and the potential to exacerbate or create social inequities. Brown works at the intersection of biomedical ethics, philosophy of technology

his keynote presentation, titled “Facing Uncomfortable Truths,” Dr. Richard Lapchick, renowned human rights activist and pioneer for racial equality, will delve into his lived experience as a social justice advocate within sport settings. Lapchick will reflect on the past and shed light on the future of social justice work. He will impart insights on how students and the community can actively contribute to the ongoing fight for equity, inclusion, and improved access to sports. Lapchick, widely

December 1, 2010 ‘I always wanted to go to med school. Then I found something I love even MORE.’ By Chris Albert PLU senior Lauren Thiele has always wanted to make positive change in the world. It’s why, for as long as she could remember, she wanted to go to medical school. It’s also why she came to PLU. “A lot of it is the social justice aspect of medicine,” she said. “I wanted to be one of those people that could do good in the world.” Thiele knew PLU had an impressive program that prepares

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

significant in my life taught me, ‘No mud, no lotus,’ because lotuses grow in the mud,” she said. “Just like I came from a bad situation, but I’m doing alright now.” The road to graduation was filled with challenges for Reyes. The journey she embarked on years ago to earn her diploma is one, she says. It helped give her the strength to become the type of social worker her clients could relate to. At 11 years old she was drinking alcohol and by age 15 she was addicted to drugs. Reyes bounced around from

. We talked to PLU alumni in each of these roles to try to better understand this critical social emergency.LUTES GET TO WORKAfter graduating from PLU, Susan Boyd ’90 moved to Seattle to work at Compass Housing Alliance (formerly Lutheran Compass Center). Back then, her clients receiving a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check would routinely find a basic apartment for around $330 per month. But affordable housing for those earning equivalent income today largely doesn’t exist in Seattle any

post-graduate lives and will remain connected through the strong community fabric that is ever present for all alumni who come through PLU during their college years. Below are four individual stories of students who will soon join that alumni class (Alaa Alshaibani, Theo Hofrenning, Takara Mitsui and Thomas Horn). They reflect upon their experiences with study away, music performances, social justice efforts and rigorous academics at PLU, and look ahead to the exciting experiences that