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primary texts, and of freewheeling discussions guided by their professors. They talk about thinking about difficult issues in ways they’ve never considered before. They talk of never having to work harder in their educational lives. And they have one other thing in common: They love it. Helen “Nellie” Moran French and Political Science Hamilton, Mont. ‘As someone who came to college to be academically challenged, IHON has definitely offered that’ —Helen “Nellie” Moran It may seem obvious, but it bears

as a social, political and cultural figure through the lens black feminist theory,” said Jennifer Smith, director of the Center for Gender Equity who will serve as PLU’s first dean for inclusive excellence starting in January. Smith will be co-teaching with CGE Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Tolu Taiwo. “It’s going to be fun to co-teach together and engage students to ask really big questions about race, gender and sexuality through something we consume and enjoy,” Smith said. "It’s going to

into a dual International Masters program at the University of Malta through George Mason University—a master’s of science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and a master’s of arts in Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security. From there, she’d like to work with young people around the world. “It’s a little daunting to think I’m going to go out and stop genocide,” Corboy said. “My responsibility is to keep their stories alive.” KENDALL DAUGHERTY Hometown: Portland, Ore. Major: Political

, removing trade barriers, opening investment flows and aggregately reducing the provision of social services and support to rural and poor populations. A prominent feature of the neoliberal political-economy has been not only the increase of migration as an economic strategy, but also the elevated presence of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) doing work in development, with a diverse spectrum of practices and philosophies. Through my experience in Pacific Lutheran University’s Oaxaca study abroad

survivors, he said at the Lemkin Lecture. (Photo by John Froschauer) that began in the 1980s and in the 1990s, he said. The Cold War had to end, Germany’s economy had to revive, and the class action lawsuit had to gain clout in US courts. Finally, the view of the war had to change for survivors or their heirs to gain traction is the public eye as well as in the legal system. This holds true for getting a monetary settlement, as well as regaining lost art treasures, Hayes said. And in terms of art, the

competitive environment, and with an economy as dynamic as ours, I think we will always find ourselves in challenging times. Q: What advice do you have for today’s business majors at PLU? SM: Pursue internships or other opportunities where you can experience how classroom work applies to the real world. And do it sooner rather than later, as the more you can relate your coursework to the business world, the more meaningful it will be. Even if the internship is unpaid, I believe this is a worthwhile

and career goals. I would like to thank the faculty at PLU for dedicating their time and resources for my personal growth: Dr. Toyokawa, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Ceynar, Dr. Grahe, Jane Ryan – M.A. LMFT, Elisabeth Esmiol – Ph.D., and David Ward – Ph.D. Andrea Oliver, Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science Why PLU? I am the last of all my siblings to go here, but I never planned on it. I went into my high school finals enrolled at another university. Inspired by President Anderson’s 2009

university, and that’s been really valuable.” Clark’s taken English and political science classes, and those have given her new perspectives. “The GSRS major really gets you in everywhere and gets you to do everything.” Clark is also Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship recipient. Known as the Culturally Sustaining STEM (CS-STEM) Teaching Program at PLU, the scholarship is awarded to students of different backgrounds in their senior and graduate years who want to teach STEM subjects. “There are six of us

’18 and Matthew Salzano ’18 at the Yes on I-591 rally on Election Night 2014. (Photo: Carolyn Adolph/KUOW) I signed up with my best friend, Michael Diambri, a fellow journalism major (and my employee at PLU’s college newspaper, The Mooring Mast). We showed up at the TNT dressed in our best, excited to be first-years at an award-winning paper on election night, ready to report the news. The political editor, Kim Bradford, briefed us in a conference room about the hashtag we would be using (#waelex

variety of industry experts,” Wiersma said, “to try and get a sense of just the scope or perceptions regarding ‘what does it mean to work in a masculine industry?’ or, ‘what does it mean to work in a feminine industry?’” “Just like we did through the process of making the series, we hope everyone will gain a better understanding of the meaning of diversity and the varying ways in which it is valued and discussed.”- Rachel Lovrovich ’18 Given the current political climate and various events in the U.S