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historical mission of the social work profession is dedicated to both personal development and social change; to the enhancement of individual, group, and community problem-solving capacities; and to the design and construction of a society committed to social justice and compassion for oppressed, vulnerable, and diverse populations. Professional education that prepares practitioners to pursue such a mission effectively must encourage not only intellectual rigor and professional ethics and standards, but

partnered with an organization doing binational work there to learn about the realities of migrants, life on the border, and the physical “border” as well. We saw anger, sadness, frustration, hope, faith, and perseverance. This time on the border re-sparked ideas of where I see my vocation leading me. I was also a member of the Peace Corps Prep program at PLU, with a focus on Youth in Development. This program made me challenge how I saw global service, and really question how global service is done in

Oaxaca was a different experience. “I really didn’t know anything about Oaxaca.” The state of Oaxaca is rich in diversity, with sixteen distinct indigenous communities with their own languages and culture. Alexis firmly agrees, “Not everyone in Mexico speaks Spanish.”  The Oaxaca program is grounded in social justice, exploring complex and developing human rights issues and movements, including indigenous peoples, women, workers, and more. “I saw development projects for indigenous peoples…and I have

Congrats Bernice! The Department of Economics congratulates Bernice Monkah (2013) for receiving her MSc in Development Economics from the University of Manchester, UK. Congratulations Bernice! December 10, 2019

they are given is not complete and they should also debriefed after the research procedures are completed. The debriefing should include a detailed description of the ways in which deception was used. The investigator is responsible for ensuring that the subject leaves the research setting with an accurate understanding of the deception. The debriefing process, including any written materials, should be explained to the HPRB as a part of submitted proposal. It is recommended that the following

of abortion,” Dolan said. “The stories were ones that I hadn’t considered when I thought about abortion.” Dolan submitted a proposal to Vpstart Crow (pronounced “upstart”). Vpstart is a student organization that helps support minimalist and unique student productions. Dolan and Josh Wallace ’19 were accepted to direct their submissions, and Wallace’s all-black student production — the first at PLU — of “Fences” debuted in the fall. “I have never seen another show quite like this one,” Dolan said

information and ideas to different audiences, specifically regarding topics that are widely misunderstood. I am discussing radioactivity (e.g. what it is, what different types are, where we can find it in our day to day, dangers, uses) and developing a hypothetical training module for nursing students, a hypothetical lesson on the subject for 6th grade students, an exhibit proposal for a science museum, and a sculpture inspired by radioactivity. Sage WarnerHistoryIntersectional Activism: The Work of Black

.) Departments The basic academic entity throughout the university is the department. The department has primary responsibility for the development of its educational program in all aspects, including personnel, curricula, instruction, and research. Each department shall determine its own requirements for major studies, subject to the policies and procedures established by the college and/or school to which it belongs and the university faculty. Divisions Academic divisions, consisting of a group of