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platform to our audience for understanding how to talk about racism — and also offer time to practice,” Cunningham says. She urges people who feel confident in their ability to tackle the subject to attend because “this is a movement of dialogue to face the issue head on. The more we teach how, the more folks we can reach.” The format provides time for dialogue across racial communities and among racial communities. Explains Cunningham: “The registration system asks participants to declare the box they

campus community, promote and sustain a safe environment, and effectively respond to campus incidents. To create and maintain the highest level of safety, it takes a cooperative approach from both the individual and the university. Students and staff are encouraged to be responsible and practice good safety habits and collaborate with university partners to create a safe, welcoming campus. Read Previous Sophia Barro ’22 is following her passion for faith, literacy and diversity into elementary

support students to become nurses and to pursue advanced nursing practice roles,” said Haley. “I am grateful to join PLU’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. What a perfect description of the work nurses strive to do daily with patients, families, and communities. PLU nursing faculty, staff, students, and alumni make a difference in the world, and I am honored to join them in this work.” Haley is a leader in the nursing education field. She

that mentorship and that consistency throughout the years.” Today, Saucedo keeps busy with her work at the Mayo Clinic. She also has big dreams to one day start her own wellness coaching company specifically for healthcare workers.  “I really love mindfulness, and journaling, and meditation,” Saucedo said. “So, I’m really hoping to start a business where I can specifically work with new nurses to really formulate a practice that is encompassing to self-care and promoting health not only with their

study together under a PLU professor, they knew they’d get consistent language development and a community of students with shared educational and cultural experiences. Williams is clear to point out that the program is designed to create educated, informed, experienced students who seek to work and serve in communities at home and throughout the world. “You can’t do social justice work unless you know where you are doing it,” she said. “We ask our students to listen to the community and judge for

citizen of our world and put many aspects of life into perspective. There’s nothing quite like living in another country for four months. Through Environmental Studies, I’ve also really learned about the importance of collaboration and kindness in advocating for change. We’ve got to be informed on the topic of concern, and then work together to solve it! You are getting your master’s degree next at the University of Washington. Tell us more about that. I’m excited to be attending UW Seattle for

for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations. If you are excited about tackling some of today’s significant social challenges and enjoy working with people, then social work may be the career for you!After her graduation this May, Marquez plans to take some time off from school before eventually attending graduate school to earn her Master’s degree in social work. “I want to have a year to celebrate my accomplishments. It’s kind

and apply them professionally as an employee. What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced since graduation and how did you overcome them? The biggest challenge I’ve faced is adjusting to the constantly changing industry. Journalism is fun, but turbulent. You have to think quick on your feet, something I learned to do with a lot of practice. Another challenge has been reminding myself to stay grounded. Learning is never done, no matter how much experience you gain. Some days it is easier

am in a top rated Ceramic masters program. Steve Sobeck, Spencer Ebbinga, and Craig Cornwall (Printmaking professor) went to bat for me. They taught me how to have a studio practice and pride in my work, as well as knowledge in my material background. And they gave me the encouragement (and challenge) that I needed to get out of a tough headspace and make a career for myself. I cannot say enough positive things about them. You can find out more about Kelly McLaughlin and her work here. Read

Using “Essential Questions” for Thoughtful Inquiry Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer The beginning of a new academic year provides an opportunity to reflect on effective teaching practices and perhaps try something new. Consider the practice of using “essential questions” during the instructional process. Essential questions explore salient, fundamental ideas that are not confined to the content of a specific course or lesson. The