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; and, on Sept. 12, even launches a crowd-sourcing lyric-writing contest tied to PLU’s 125th academic year. “The overall theme of Chapel this year is ‘The Fruit of the Spirit,’ focusing on peace, kindness, joy and patience,” said University Pastor Nancy Connor. “One of the reasons we start with peace (in September) is the whole idea that there’s so much unrest in the world, and with the violence at Seattle Pacific University last spring, we want to start the year off as place of peace and community

everything good they’re already doing. Vocation isn’t just for students; it’s for everyone.” Here’s the April 8 lineup: 9:15 a.m.: Lute Talks: What’s Your Passion? | Session I Anderson University Center, Room 201 11:15 a.m.: Panel discussion: “Writing Your Life Outside the Lines: A Conversation on Unexpected Vocations” Anderson University Center, Regency Room The following panelists will invite participants to consider how unexpected encounters can shape a life marked by purpose: • Saiyare Refaei ’14: an

at PLU and have stayed in contact with the faculty throughout my career. I knew I wanted to become a paleontologist by the time I arrived on campus. I’ve always been interested in a lot of different things, and I was able to pursue them at PLU, knowing that I would eventually have to set them aside to focus on paleontology. I took a lot of classes to do with art, writing and literature coursework. I also played tuba in the wind ensemble and the crazy pep band PLU had back then, known as “commando

time, holding a variety of roles throughout the productions he’s a part of. Since “Lizard Boy,” he’s been commissioned to write for Book-It Repertory Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery, and Seattle Repertory Theatre again. He says musical theater is his true passion, combining everything he grew up learning: visual art, music, writing and acting. “It’s the intersection of all the forms of art that I enjoy,” he said.'LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL'See Justin Huertas ’09

Mosa, are able to attend PLU and receive leadership training, academic preparation and mentorship. They are also required to give back to the community through acts of service.  After getting over the hurdle of being accepted and paying for college, Mosa now faced a new obstacle. Since English was his second language, he was finding the coursework difficult and was failing a required writing course. He credits the support of Cunningham and fellow Act Six peers for helping him during those early

winter? It was a sobering reminder of the impacts global warming and greenhouse gasses have on our planet’s weather patterns and seasons.” Hamnøy, Norway (Early Jan. 2020) Read Previous On Exhibit: Black Authors Writing about Racism Read Next On (Virtual) Exhibit: Media Literacy J-Term Projects LATEST POSTS On Exhibit: Veterans Day: A Salute to Service November 1, 2022 Black History Month: Seeking (a Supreme Court) Justice February 2, 2022 Mortvedt Library materials for HEALING: PATHWAYS FOR

schoolchildren’s expenses in her home village. A message to the PLU community: To current and future students, Nuunyango advised, “It’s all about time management.” Graduating magna cum laude while raising two kids suggests she knows what she’s talking about. “Make use of all the resources on campus,” she said. “I’m not ashamed to ask for help. Just reach out to your professors—that’s why we’re at PLU.” Peers are a resource, too. “I learned so much, not just in the classroom, but in places like the Writing