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Experiences of First Generation Latino Professionals. This book will combine qualitative interviews, auto-ethnography, and policy analysis to explore the public policies and programs, which helped members of the largest ethnic and racial group in the U.S. lacking in inherited intellectual capital earn college degrees and enter the professions.  This research underscores the importance of public policies in keeping the pipeline to the professions open to members of underrepresented communities.  I live in

Experiences of First Generation Latino Professionals. This book will combine qualitative interviews, auto-ethnography, and policy analysis to explore the public policies and programs, which helped members of the largest ethnic and racial group in the U.S. lacking in inherited intellectual capital earn college degrees and enter the professions.  This research underscores the importance of public policies in keeping the pipeline to the professions open to members of underrepresented communities.  I live in

face in society and on the university’s campus. They also recognize the need for change. Confronting microaggressions remains a primary challenge. Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, comments or actions directed at a minority or marginalized group that may cause offense or reinforce harmful stereotypes. Some examples from the mouths of PLU students, faculty and staff include: “You’re pretty for a black woman.” “You don’t look or sound Hispanic.” “You look like a girl.” “What are you

year! Did you know? From Chinese music recitals and lectures to small group discussions with visiting Chinese scholars and Chinese-style dinner parties, there are plenty of opportunities to continue your learning outside the classroom! Did you know? PLU’s Kreidler Global Residence Hall gives Chinese Studies students the option to live in the Chinese language wing, and focus on global awareness, language immersion, and cultural engagement. Students practice their language with other community

to a successful IPO in 2004. Earlier, Gibbs was executive vice president at The Weber Group (later Weber Shandwick Worldwide), where she managed six offices and participated in managing key enterprise accounts including Adobe and Gateway Computer. Gibbs has also served as vice president of corporate communications at Nike, where she was chief communications strategist and spokesperson on a wide range of issues including regulatory concerns, production sourcing and labor practices, mergers and

,” she said. The turning point came when Simmons entered treatment and a re-entry program while incarcerated. She discovered her faith and gained access to a wealth of volunteers, including PLU alumna Liz (Arne) Lusk. Lusk and a group of Lutheran women sponsored inmates who were on work release. Simmons received transportation, clothes and other resources from Lusk during that time. Lusk even took Simmons and her son bowling during one of the two days per week she was permitted to leave the

. “That was definitely my rock bottom,” she said. The turning point came when Simmons entered treatment and a re-entry program while incarcerated. She discovered her faith and gained access to a wealth of volunteers, including PLU alumna Liz (Arne) Lusk. Lusk and a group of Lutheran women sponsored inmates who were on work release. Simmons received transportation, clothes and other resources from Lusk during that time. Lusk even took Simmons and her son bowling during one of the two days per week she

describes the traditions of a group of Yoruba people over a period of time. However, it may also be applied to the creation of artwork, where it relates to the accumulation of styles: an individual’s artistic àṣà results from the collection and combination of creative styles from a diverse range of locations and sources. Generally, the most well-known Yoruba woodcarvers travel a lot around Nigeria, so they are exposed to styles and work of artists beyond the immediate environment in their formation of

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said the potential for an endless audience was the biggest draw for her participation in the project — an audience too broad to measure. “We’re imagining an audience that’s unimaginable,” she said. “It can be very personal and hopefully universal.” It’s clear that Moore and I aren’t alone in our deep connection to the The Saint John’s Bible. When the volume arrived ahead of its debut at PLU’s library, where it will be displayed for a year, a group of eager professors and administrators gathered