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our funding guidelines, we’re trying to figure out ways to expand that access to cultural organizations who haven’t had access to funding before,” she says. “How do we create that pathway for smaller organizations or organizations who haven’t had the privilege or capacity to apply?” Born and raised in Hawaii, Gines moved to Tacoma to attend PLU. She feels rooted in Tacoma—where she works, plays, and spends time with family. “I’m pretty committed to serving the city and being part of this community

over campus who have made time to participate in this process,” said PLU Provost Joanna Gregson. “A restructure of this magnitude is an intensive endeavor, and this work has required significant commitment, flexibility, and labor.” The academic restructure was approved by the faculty in December 2021 and by the PLU Board of Regents in February 2022. While formally being implemented this summer, the work will continue into next year.After the four-college model was approved, the Provost’s Academic

have a place where they can go and talk. When and where do you meet?  Stuen first floor lounge, usually in the afternoons. The exact time changes based on the semester but this semester it’s been on Wednesdays at 6 once or twice a month.  How can students get involved? Follow us on Instagram @plu_neurodiversityclub and join our discord (the link is in our Instagram bio). You can also email snc@plu.edu with questions.  Read Previous Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for

Svinth Carpenter’s legacy in Indigenous education, tribal sovereignty, and cultural revitalization. This conference is free and open to the public, but we ask that participants register ahead of time so that we can provide appropriate accommodations. For more information on the event and to register, visit the PLU Lutheran Studies Conference page. Read Previous PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers Read Next A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service COMMENTS*Note: All comments are

vulnerability, feral instincts, and athleticism in a dance choreography. Zoller set the nine minute piece in one week. Dancers spent a total of 15 rehearsal hours together. “Most of the dances I have choreographed in the past were composed over a one to three month period. I would often have time to think about the work, make changes, and let the dancers play a bigger role in movement generation. Knowing I only had a week to work with the six dancers at PLU I arrived with much of the dance planned out

which aspects are most relevant to our time and to them personally.  Professor Parker is particularly passionate about working with students who might not fit stereotypes of the “traditional” college student. He enjoys working with first generation students, students of color, and representatives of other marginalized groups, and he believes that the Classics can resonate with these students and empower them to engage and to change the dominant culture.  Classics, Parker explains, need not be

way of inspiring people,” she said. “And he still does.” Mary says her son was a very private person.   The late Brian Bradshaw '07, who was killed in action while deployed in Afghanistan in 2009. (Photo courtesy of Mary Bradshaw) Although she taught in PLU’s School of Nursing part of the time Brian was a student, she said she didn’t know any of his college friends. He never brought girls home to his parents’ house in Steilacoom, and even carefully avoided combining different friend groups. “He

ongoing transparent process that is heavily driven by the faculty who are affected. “PLU has no bad programs,” O’Brien said. “So these cuts aren’t easy to make.” O’Brien and others say they are impressed and even energized by the innovation, collaboration and creativity exhibited throughout this introspective process, despite the tension and emotion surrounding it. Acting President Allan Belton acknowledges that it is easy and even understandable to be despondent during this time of

this shaky time, task force members remain hopeful. “I don’t think that I can allow myself to have anything but hope,” Juliano said.“I feel like it is my job to be able to help a student find hope in these tough times and kind of try to frame it as a lifetime of opportunities and a short time of questions.” And Kim feels the same way. “I am hopeful that there will be a meaningful and effective measure from Congress that will allow folks like us to continue to contribute to this economy and continue

after his time at PLU. He “poured his heart and energy into middle school kids” across the Hilltop neighborhood in Tacoma, Herron added. “Panago embodied the Act Six mission of homegrown, service-minded leaders working together for equity and justice in their home communities,” Herron said. “There is something profound in watching middle school kids respond to the skilled and caring investment of local leaders who look like them, grew up in the same community, and model every day what it means to