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task of the diviners is to interpret the marks made in the powdered wood coating the divination tray. Based on the marks the diviner creates, he or she will recite one of sixteen pre-determined verses of Yoruba oral literature, odu. Often these verses suggest further rituals or sacrifices that the diviner’s client should take part in to resolve their problem (Ross). To create each of these instruments of divination, an artist must acquire stylistic knowledge of his craft. The term àṣà generally

of a female, Jewish Holocaust rescuer-survivor. Based upon extensive personal interviews, this paper explores the layers of deceptive and/or conflicted gendered and religious identities that Peperzak employed, embraced, or rejected during her rescue work. This talk contributes toward a more integrated and nuanced understanding of the complexity, and the costs, of Holocaust rescue while drawing attention to the agency of Jewish women in resistance to the Nazis’ genocidal ambitions. “Quaker Relief

possibilities are endless. I enjoy that as a growing profession, research is expanding in this field and the emphasis on evidenced-based practices is growing and supporting the work that some people have been doing for years. I also have a newfound love for “resiliency.” Resiliency is probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life, and in working with the populations that I do, I am continually blown away by human resiliency. What motivates you? Bah. Today? I’m not sure (laughs). I’m

abilities, all socioeconomic and citizenship statuses, all ages and backgrounds, education and titles. PLU Acting President Allan Belton stated at University Conference this past fall, “the list is infinite, and every way in which we identify as individuals is essential to our success.” Dawn CuthbertsonGender-Based Violence Advocate and Education Coordinator“I want to be that mentor for someone who is potentially in a world where they don’t see themselves or their identity.” Inclusion Angie Hambrick

women as a minority in business.” She was also a Issaquah-based commuter student and continues to coach soccer once a week. “This has been a complete 180,” Deines said of her new journey. “It’s just been a total whirlwind and I can’t believe it’s been about a year of not playing already.” Deines said she has always loved soccer. She grew up playing in the Seattle area, joining the Seattle Sounders Women when she was still in high school. She played for the University of Washington while completing

continuation of the philosophy that launched the Salishan program — a service-learning, community-based study away experience in PLU’s backyard that focuses on diversity, sustainability and justice. TIES offers PLU students the chance to live full-time in one of Tacoma’s most diverse neighborhoods for a semester. They take the bus, work internships with various community organizations, and learn about the humanities and how to apply them in practical ways. Zylstra says the program is beneficial to students

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variability in sticklebacks makes them a wonderful model for studying evolutionary patterns, what drives those differences and how new species form,” Schutz said. “Just like whole populations can differ, the dimorphism that these fish exhibit within these populations can differ, too, across many different types of body structures.” One example of such differences between males and females — based on well-documented discovery by researchers at other institutions — is that males have bigger brains in some

. Increase the range and quality of information available on student outcomes and other types of accomplishment data that will contribute to making a strong, evidence-based case for a PLU education. Environment and well-being Continue to develop as a learning, living and working community that effectively welcomes, challenges and supports the success and well-being of all students, faculty and staff. Objectives & Key Action Steps Provide a coordinated approach to well-being for students, faculty and

support and advocacy organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer) pastors and seminarians. For eight years Jen served as an Outreach Minister with The Night Ministry in Chicago, where she provided pastoral care, crisis response and advocacy in an interfaith and multicultural setting for street-based young adults. In 2007, Jen was extraordinary ordained at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago and served there as Associate Pastor. After policy change at the national level