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be a more utilized place, especially for people of color. Tell us about your current graduate studies. I will graduate with my master’s in public administration from The Evergreen State College in June. It has been quite the journey. I am excited for my capstone, for which my team will be writing self-empowerment curriculum in both Spanish and English. What do you see as the most challenging part of your job? Vicarious trauma is real; while supporting people through crisis is a passion and skill

graduate degree through a cohort model, students have the advantage of learning with and from fellow cohort members. Cohorts allow students to really get to know one another, and cohort members benefit from the experience and knowledge of those relationships. In a cohort, students know exactly who will be in their courses, and they can keep each other informed and on track with their projects. Whether it’s a research project, a presentation, or some other kind of course-based project, “the entire class

and classroom computers will be upgraded with TurningPoint Cloud software v. 7.x starting the week of June 6. If you currently use TurningPoint clickers and software, read on to learn what you need to know to prepare for this transition. There will be a few small differences within the software that we will help you become familiar with over the next several months. A list of what’s new in the software as well as Frequently Asked Questions are provided below. To make sure we keep you informed of

informational sessions. Lastly, it is important to visit the campus! It should go without saying, but the more information you can gather the more informed decision you can make.Learn more about the MSK programAttend an information session to see if the MSK program is right for you. Information Session Read Previous Welcoming First Cohort: Kallan Campa Read Next 5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology LATEST POSTS 4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology September 26, 2022 First MSK

deal about agriculture, economics, cultural differences and related issues while making the film. PLU Communication Professor Robert Marshall Wells, MediaLab’s co-founder and faculty advisor, served as executive producer on Waste Not. Wells said the filmmakers’ primary goals are to provoke thought. “I’m hoping that someone who attends this film will come away informed, enlightened or perhaps even shocked,” Wells said. “Minor adjustments in behavior and perspective can go a long way toward solving

of five kids. My desire to teach my little cousins and siblings while growing up signaled to me that teaching might be a good path. Also, my dad passed away when I was in third grade, and my teachers really stepped up to support me. I remember that so fondly. Trauma can really affect students, and I want to be able to show the same care and concern to my students as my teachers showed for me.What led you to PLU? My oldest sister attended PLU for a couple of years, so I was familiar with PLU. I

manager at PLU. “It’s really crucial to have the perspective of the second-generation who experienced the aftermath of genocide, including migration and trauma,” Marcus says. For Marcus, a key to teaching about genocide lies in language, specifically propaganda. She studies how, in genocides and wartime, propaganda and hate speech contribute to dehumanization and violence and asks students to extrapolate how harmful, racist, and “othering” language used today could lead to the same dangerous end. “How

report that their child’s behavior improved in 73.7% of the cases, their ability to get along with other children significantly improved and there was improved performance in school.”What Mental Health Issues do Marriage and Family Therapy Professionals Address?There are many challenges and needs at the family and community level that can benefit from the systemic approach of Marriage and Family Therapy. Behavioral challenges in children Loss and trauma in families Marital or relationship

. By the beginning of next year I’ll start narrowing things down. Read Previous PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities Read Next PLU Psychology professor awarded $2.5M to lead implementation of evidence-based trauma treatment LATEST POSTS The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22

communities have experienced lots of trauma,” she said. “This event brings a lot of healing.” Kelly Hall '16 dances with the Samish tribe during their protocol at the annual canoe journey, hosted by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) In potlatch tradition, canoe journey hosts provide lodging, food and other accommodations for tribes that travel from as far north as Alaska. They also provide massive tent structures for protocol, the ceremonial sharing of songs, dances and stories