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those who are not. As universities seek to provide students with every edge possible in procuring employment following graduation this distinct advantage must not be ignored. If we are to have journalists who are capable of accurately reporting on modern environmental issues, it should go without saying that our journalism students might benefit from taking advantage of natural science courses and ought to graduate with experience engaging the sorts of communities that are most often affected by

profession. “I always thought I’m glad I don’t do scholarship on immigration because it would get me too fired up,” she said. “But that was when it all came together.” At PLU, Ramos has been able to combine her interests in language and immigration through courses she teaches, as well as through the university’s Common Reading Program. This year for the first time, the entire campus – students, staff and faculty – is reading the same book at the same time, exploring immigration, race and gender identity

their choosing sometime during the next academic year, such as conferences related to their leadership and academic interests. Jon Adams Olivia Ash Taylor Brunstad Taylor Christensen Samantha Cook Caitlin Dawes Grace DeMun Rachel Diebel Tyler Dobies Ariel Esterbrook Emily Everson Anne-Marie Falloria Gina Fioretti Ashley Gill Christina Hayes Amelia Heath Sam Horn Brittany Jackson Laura Johnson Evan Koepfler Ruth Kovanen (Professional Development Award) Jessica Lancaster Andrew Larsen (Professional

communities, we provide students opportunities to meet other students with similar identities and/or interests. Our office plans new-student orientation to help new students transition to PLU. We also are in charge of clubs and organizations on campus, so we help foster the student leadership experiences of many students. We also have commuter programs as a part of our department, so we work with commuter students to help them find community and connections on campus. Lastly, our office is part of the