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discuss the organization’s approach to the fall semester.Why do you see Fall Semester as an opportune moment for RHA? We’re in a unique position, coming back to campus after the difficulties we all faced last year. There’s so much energy right now and I think RHA can be a pinnacle organization helping bring the campus together. We can build off that energy by planning some rockstar events and bringing more perspectives to our work by making sure we have a DJS (diversity, justice and sustainability

team noted several of PLU’s innovative and best practices in the School of Business, including: Nourish Project: Students, trained by a professor of practice and alumni in the art of consulting, work as consultants to women- and minority-owned businesses. Guide X Side: This program links alumni, business leaders and community members with first-year and first-generation students, who meet with volunteer mentors periodically during the academic year. Business Justice Initiative: Launched in fall

a lack of trees, so increasing greenery in underserved areas is a social justice issue.”  The students have been working with the Tree Foundation for the past year, learning how tree coverage in urban areas can combat climate change.  “Our generation is tasked with the mending of the earth in many different ways due to climate change,” psychology major Todorov said. “Our only power is knowledge and understanding of our local communities, because only at that level can we make dents in the

. Community Meals center community The PLU Pantry works in partnership with The Kinesiology Department to create healthy menus based on the ingredients that are available in the pantry. The PLU Pantry, in partnership with Campus Ministries and Trinity Lutheran Church, then plans and promotes the monthly meals. The PLU Community Garden, which is cared for by PLU’s Center for Diversity, Justice & Sustainability, donates fresh vegetables to the meals – including over 40 lbs of kale for the October dinner

’24, criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24, and biology major Ash Bechtel ’24 may be just beginning their professional careers, but they are years into their vocational and community service. This issue also showcases PLU alumni and professors who provide wellness services and design systems critical to human flourishing. I hope you are as inspired as I am by Brice Johnson ’99’s humanitarian leadership, Cheri Souza ’01’s philanthropy, and Professor Erik Hammerstrom’s spiritual care. This issue

culture with the Makah Tribe, work at an environmental nonprofit in Trinidad and Tobago or debate the issues of social justice at Oxford University. PLU ranks in the top 10 of master’s universities nationwide for the number of undergraduates who study away, with nearly 50 percent participating, as compared to 10 percent nationally. Aside from the transformative experience, Study Away also helps graduates in the job market. A recent study by the Institute for International Education for Students found

distributed to accepted participants before the start of the program. Eligibility Requirements: MCAT Have taken the MCAT but not scored well or Plan to take for the first time within 1–6 months following the Summer Academy Plan to apply to medical school for either the Entering Year of 2024 or 2025 (application years of 2023 or 2024) American Indian or Alaska Native Transcripts for all college coursework taken. If applying, please send documentation to the Office of Diversity, Health Justice, and

and build connections with alumni industry professionals, resulting in a rich and rewarding experience for all participants. Follow the link to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Read Previous Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice Director Read Next Transfer alum finds community at PLU on and off the court LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024

, assistant professor of anthropology and director of the new program. “But also I think social justice issues, diversity and sustainability are a big part of the Peace Corps.” The decision to bring the program to campus was easy. After mapping out the Peace Corps certificate requirements, Tamara Williams and Joel Zylstra — directors of the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education and the Center for Community Engagement and Service, respectively — found that some students were already

distributed to accepted participants before the start of the program. Eligibility Requirements: MCAT Have taken the MCAT but not scored well or Plan to take for the first time within 1–6 months following the Summer Academy Plan to apply to medical school for either the Entering Year of 2024 or 2025 (application years of 2023 or 2024) American Indian or Alaska Native Transcripts for all college coursework taken. If applying, please send documentation to the Office of Diversity, Health Justice, and