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. Mikhiela Sherrod, the director of US domestic programs for hunger relief organization Oxfam America, was both the conference’s keynote speaker and the moderator for Beeson’s panel. The panel on female empowerment in organizations brought Beeson together with students who compared modern women’s cooperatives and researched girls’ education in Kenya. “It was rewarding to be part of this conference,” Beeson says. “I had the opportunity for my research to be acknowledged on this scale.” Beeson’s research

Classics and early American political thought, especially through the writings of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Carre Avary – Bachelor of Arts in education   Why PLU? I’ve wanted to go to PLU for as long as I can remember.  When I decided to go into education, PLU was the best fit for me and my family. My PLU experience: The students in the education department have become an extended family. I have learned more here than I ever thought I would. I have built relationships that will last a lifetime

, but soon discovered the physics and engineering aspects explored in the first few weeks of the class were not the important concepts. “Sure, the starship needed fuel, life support, and artificial gravity, but what about food? Livestock? Clothing and music? Body modification and medicine? What about the crew themselves? Who would be selected, and how?” Hyra, a music major, recalls. “It didn’t take me long to realize that the class was just disguising itself as a thorough, analytical look at our

Association is recognizing achievement and quality in commitment to argumentation and public advocacy. The award is a recognition of top scholarship within the Speech and Debate practice area of Forensics. “Dr. Eckstein’s “Sound Arguments” is pushing the study of argument in exciting new directions.  Especially in the world in which we now live, many arguments are indelibly tied to sound – to the sound of someone’s voice (one thinks of Churchill), to music (one thinks of advertisements), or to the absence

inspiring music and compelling presentations from Shane Claiborne, Leanor Ortega Till, Andrew Root, and Randy Woodley. Let’s be honest with ourselves, discipleship isn’t easy and lots of things compete for our attention and allegiance. What does it mean to follow Christ rather than simply learn about him? How much does it cost to live in the unique way that Christ calls us to? How do we cultivate community in a way that impacts our lifestyles, our priorities, and our very way of being? Seeking Shalom