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study environmental studies at Pacific Lutheran University with all those experiences informing his worldview. He will graduate this month after spending the last few years examining issues related to global climate change, sustainability and environmental justice. He cited Environmental 350 — for which he studied Pierce County’s Clover Creek and its surrounding watershed — as one of his favorite classes. “It was all focused around different areas of the creek and studying its health along its route

oppression, to reflect on our relationship to these systems of power, and to act. It is not enough simply to honor the memory of the dead—we must transform the practices of the living. Only in addressing such issues will PLU become a model of inclusive excellence, a place that examines itself through the lens of justice and makes change accordingly, and, ultimately, a place of true belonging. The Listen campaign launched this fall is a step in our long journey.  Radical inclusivity and justice for all is

of things — and people — that went into my decision to run,” she said. “This year, there was an open seat and a moment where I felt like my skills would be useful on the council. Like many people, I want to make change to be more inclusive and equitable in our cities and our society. Running for local office was/is my way of stepping up and working for change.” The married mom of two (her husband is Alex Walker ’03) was sworn in on January 7. We caught up with Walker to learn more about what it

struggles, trans politics, queerness in the Carribean, and more in the 21st century. As the world continues to experience wars, pandemics, natural disasters accelerated by global climate change, and push back against racialized capitalism, imperialism, and heterosexism, we choose to honor our history and fight for our future. Magdalena Stickel Confidential Advocate Assistant Director | Center for Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability Other resources: Queer at PLU digital exhibit from the PLU Archives

to go on to graduate school within the field of psychology. I am confident I will be prepared for graduate school because I’ve had the opportunity to get involved with research, become a teacher’s assistant, and engage in internships in the field I am interested in.” – Suzi S. ’24 Learn more about psychology at PLU. Read Previous Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ‘24 make a musical about climate change Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Do you offer full-ride scholarships? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading

: September 7, 2021–November 19, 2021 Part-time Spring Connection: January 3, 2022–April 15, 2022 Part-time Dates are subject to change. Learn more and apply today at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NIEHS-ScholarsConnect-2021 Read Previous Chemistry/Biochemistry Graduate Study at UMCP Read Next Pepro Tech Diversity Scholarship LATEST POSTS ACS Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship May 7, 2024 Environmental Lab Scientist in Training May 2, 2024 The Priscilla

exploration into how food impacts our everyday lives and how food waste impacts society,” Brasgalla said, who served as one of the film’s senior producers. The documentary explains in detail how and why food is wasted, often unintentionally. “Food is something a lot of us take for granted,” Lunka said, who also worked as a senior producer, “and this film will totally change the way you see food every day.” MediaLab has received dozens of recognitions for its documentary films during the program’s eight

. Two PLU teams and a mixed PLU-Northwest University advanced to semifinal elimination rounds. The team brought home one novice speaker awards, with Albert placing as seventh speaker. “I found it an interesting experience to interact with other debaters in our region, especially at such a trying time,” Brooke Wolfe ’17 said. “ I enjoyed having a productive means to argue about important issues, including the role of the US in the world and how that will change in the coming months.” Debaters faced

and location for a J-Term study away course. 6:35: Defining symbol and “the process something comes to represent another thing.” 9:30: How can what symbols represent change over time? 13:40: What do symbols have in common with logos and brand identity? 18:55: How do leaders use and attach themselves to symbols? 19:55: Symbols that have recently been in the news and at the center of cultural dialogue. “Open to Interpretation” is a podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words

of the University Diversity Committee, or Jonathan Adams, ’16, adamsjo@plu.edu, PLU advisor on the Listen campaign. Thank you for your continued investment in this learning and work. Regards, Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. President and Professor of EnglishThe LISTEN campaign is a collection of individual stories that provide multiple perspectives on what it means to be a community that not only embraces diversity, but also works actively in community to promote positive change. Click the image for four