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of—and love for—nursing. And both women, juniors in PLU’s BSN program, say the trip changed their outlook on healthcare and education. Three years ago the students took a similar trip, which was similarly inspiring. “I didn’t realize it until much later, but my first trip to Haiti in 2011 really had a great influence on my decision to become a nurse,” Gatterman said. “I knew that I wanted to work somewhere in the medical field, but after reflecting on my experiences with the nurses I worked with

knowledge, and codes of behavior, which help them survive and cope with the adverse conditions under which they live. Nevertheless, most members of mainstream society who encounter homeless men and women neither understand nor appreciate the root causes of homelessness, the intelligence and resourcefulness of the homeless community, and the daily struggles for survival on the street.” — From Deutsch, J. I. (2013). Homelessness. In C. G. Bates, & J. Ciment (Eds.), Global social issues: An encyclopedia

“We are uncatchable” | PLU Women’s Rowing Posted by: Zach Powers / February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023 “There is this moment, where everything around you disappears. Where your vision goes dark, and all you feel is the handle of the oar…” Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so we invite you to put on a life jacket, grab a paddle, and join the PLU Women’s Rowing team for an inspirational morning on American Lake. Video by Matt Shaps ’24. Read Previous PLU’s new anatomy and physiology

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, especially as these intersect with contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. In compelling and inspiring ways, each essay invites educators to the work of caring for students so that they can care for others, and appropriately troubles easy understandings of service, love, and the common good.   Preview essays in this issue with the individual links below: Where Your Feet are Standing: Institutional Engagement and Place Melisa Maxwell-Doherty Community-Building on Campus and Beyond Krista

these intersect with contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. This issue explores: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Preview essays in this issue with the individual links below: Making Diversity Matter: Inclusion is the Key Dr. Monica Smith The Perils and Promise of Privilege Guy Nave The Vocation of White People in a Racist Society Caryn D. Riswold Learning the Language of Inclusive Pedagogy David Thompson The “V” Word: Different Dimensions of Vocation in a Religiously Diverse

Research Study found that Black women’s hair is 2.5 times more likely to be perceived as unprofessional, and Black women are over 1.5 times more likely to feel like they must wear their hair straight to a job interview to be successful. That’s why Lucas’s capstone welcomes and writes about the 2019 California CROWN Act, which ensures workplace and public school protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles, including braids, afros, locs, twists, knots and hair coverings. In

research experience are welcome to apply. Funded by NSF, the IREU program places rising sophomore or junior students in top labs in Italy, Germany, Singapore or the United Kingdom for ten weeks. The program includes round-trip international travel, a housing and living stipend while abroad, an orientation at ACS headquarters in Washington and participation in the 2017 ACS spring national meeting. Women and underrepresented students in the sciences are encouraged to apply!  Learn more about the IREU

WWIN Star Scholarship Accepting Applications Posted by: alemanem / January 22, 2020 January 22, 2020 WWIN is accepting applications for new WWIN Star Scholars for the 2020-2021 school year. They select women who exceptionally represent WWIN’s values. Star Scholars are eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year and $20,000 total over the course of their college career. They also have the support of our Resiliency Fund, introduced in 2019 to help cover the cost of financial setbacks that arise and

for Undergraduate Women in Physics at Central Washington University Read Next Washington University Ph.D. Program LATEST POSTS Let’s Gaze At the Stars June 24, 2024 AWIS Scholarship February 26, 2024 Paid Engineering Internship with Tacoma Water February 2, 2024 USM School of Polymer Science and Engineering REU January 23, 2024