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potential of the libraries wasn’t necessarily shared by the entire ecosystem that I was a part of,” Bannon recalls. “It wasn’t that people didn’t care about libraries, but it was a city with a population and economy the size of many countries — so there was a lot of power and need to navigate.” “I needed to protect libraries, but I had to feed the beast of the city,” Bannon remembers. “Once I was able to look at things through the lens of the mayor, I realized I needed to convince the mayor and other

fidelity, and discouraged critical reflection” (293). Turning to PLU, it is my perception that increasing numbers of students enter my classes seeking a comfortable confirmation of their views, traditions, and habits of thought rather than pursuing the uncomfortable challenge to those views, which is the sign of real intellectual exploration. Many of these same students claim to have selected professional paths even before arriving on campus and are thus less interested in courses whose primary purpose

PLU family. So, hit play and join the adventure! Read Previous Major Minute: Dual-Degree Engineering Read Next Two PLU students spend the summer reading the stars LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching

more. Read Previous Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation Read Next PLU selected for American Passport Project LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural

advising program is designed to help students interested in attending law school. Read Previous PLU Student Continues Internship Despite Pandemic Read Next Interested in studying Psychology? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal

from Dr. Ami Shah, as she explains why this is a great time to study Global Studies at PLU! Read Previous Women’s Rowing Places 5th in NCAA Championships Read Next PLU’s Kinesiology Team takes third at national sports medicine knowledge bowl LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims

experience. Read Previous The Power of Female Mentors Read Next Enter a growing workforce: Study Computer Science at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing

place to do so! Read Previous Q&A with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Read Next Q&A with RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life

Answer: Do you have Engineering? Read Next You Ask, We Answer: I’m undecided on my major, so should I even go to college? LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing

Northwest. #lutescentercommunity Read Previous PLU students conquer the math modeling marathon! Read Next In their own words: Kinesiology students at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural