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253 program and brings together successful elements of Degrees of Change programs Act Six and Seed Internships. Act Six is a proven leadership development and college scholarship initiative that brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of emerging leaders who use their college education to make a positive impact on campus and in their communities. “This program is a natural fit for us,” said Mary Jo Larsen, assistant dean in PLU’s Education Department, “because we’ve partnered with Teach 253

that required my diverse skill set was probably my ‘favorite’. The project was helping a company that is internationally recognized launch a new product line. They wanted to gauge the market response, the impact on the brand, as well as the demand for a product line that was drastically different from what they were currently offering. The project that had the biggest intrinsic value, was helping a local school district craft a message to pass bond measure. I would like to think that our team

students,  representing 40 university departments, were appointed to serve. In the end, a set of “highest priority” recommendations were identified and are continuing in various implementation stages today.  Bennett was inspired by the work of the commission, and gets excited when thinking about the potential for similar projects to come.  “The incredible campus-wide enthusiasm for this process clearly demonstrated the necessity of PLU’s continued work for innovation and change,” Bennett says. “This

of thought that I could not have discovered on my own. For this, I am forever indebted to all the professors who pushed me to think differently, to question, to stand for something, and to promote justice. Their willingness, patience, and desire to help a student like myself develop the skills necessary to grow, to be inspired and strive for change is without a doubt the foundation of the success I’ve had to date and will have in the future. For me, Leslie Foley exemplifies the sort of impact

million goal with gifts and pledges totaling $122 million. It raised $10.3 million in endowment for academics and mission and $13.7 million in endowment for student scholarships. Capital project support totaled $31.3 million for the renovation of academic and athletics, recreation and wellness facilities. Annual operating support and special projects rounded out the campaign at $23.1 million. “The overwhelming success of the campaign during uncertain times is a tribute to the loyalty and resolve of

this and work together to help create a change in health care. In the spring one of our goals is to have some sort of interaction with legislative officials, and I hope to see this really take off as a large function of our club. McGuinness: From the beginning, Harold and I envisioned Progress as a sustainable fixture at PLU – a permanent way from PLU to positively impact the community around it. To ensure longevity of the club we have made recruitment an essential focus of Progress at the start of

PCORI Engagement Awards program through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for her research titled Treating Trauma in College Students: Creating Teams for Change. This project will investigate the use of evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments in University Counseling Centers and create a pathway to disseminate and implement these treatments. The generous PCORI contract is an exciting opportunity for Artime to expand the scope of her research. “Up until this point, my projects have

only had to transition to virtual online teaching in early 2020, but they also added these two ongoing and significant research projects to their agendas. It was no easy feat for either. Grahe noted that he was working more than ever for months and kept feeling like he was falling further behind. “In February 2020, I started anticipating a pandemic and started telling the students (in Statistics 232) that we could use our required class project to study it. When the cases started being announced in

only had to transition to virtual online teaching in early 2020, but they also added these two ongoing and significant research projects to their agendas. It was no easy feat for either. Grahe noted that he was working more than ever for months and kept feeling like he was falling further behind. “In February 2020, I started anticipating a pandemic and started telling the students (in Statistics 232) that we could use our required class project to study it. When the cases started being announced in

Charitable Trust will fund three student-faculty research projects. Each year, the trust funds dozens of projects that will enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to organizations seeking to strengthen the region’s educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. In 2009, the trust funded 43 scientific projects with $2.9 million in grants. “The foundation feels it’s important to support scientific exploration of the