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in an individualized approach unique to each individual and situation. PLU’s program has helped me to be the best professional I can be moving forward.Impactful faculty memberDr. Mallory Mann was a wonderful and impactful faculty member in my time in grad school at PLU. Dr. Mann was my faculty mentor for my applied project and inspired me throughout the program. I learned a tremendous amount about myself and who I aspire to be moving forward in my mentor-mentee relationship with Dr. Mann as well

a Hindu tradition, but they learn simple mathematical concepts, and spatial orientation and relationships through their daily creations. Children will unknowingly take those concepts they learned on their doorstep and use them, later, in the classroom. “At the time, I never thought much about it,” Thirumurthy said. “But there is probably a relationship between designing kolams and mathematical concepts.” When Thirumurthy returns to southeast India this fall, she will be looking for other

Emergency Food Network (EFN)—and, doubly fittingly, that Lute is a former PLU basketball star and Athletic Hall of Famer: Don Brown ’92. Brown, now vice president and senior relationship manager for KeyBank’s business banking department, said he came up with the idea during a Tacoma Chamber of Commerce Leadership class—taught by another Lute, Catherine Pratt, associate dean of the PLU  School of Business. “During the class we were separated into teams and challenged to come up with an event that can

was in high school. Through my relationship with Mrs. Dietz and getting to know the school before even applying, I knew PLU was where I wanted to be.” Since arriving at PLU in 2019, Harris has not only immersed herself in the on-campus community but has also become a leader and change-maker in Parkland. In addition to being a member of six of PLU’s musical ensembles, as well as three student-led clubs, Harris is also the Student Director of PLU’s Artist Mentoring Program (AMP) and an Assistant

show, which allowed him to practice public speaking. But diplomacy and international relations are still closest to his heart.Study Political Science at PLUPLU political science students seek to understand how governments are organized and structured, how political processes are employed, and the relationship of structures and processes to societal purposes.“I had Dr. Peter Grovesnor for five classes. That’s part of the small school environment that’s so great,” Bolton says. “I owe a lot of my

get a window into just about any aspect of state government through doing that internship. I highly recommend it.Political Science at PLUPolitical science majors and minors explore seek to understand how governments are organized and structured, how political processes are employed, and the relationship of structures and processes to societal purposes.PLU DebateFounded in 1947, PLU’s debate team is one of the oldest and most decorated forensics programs in the country.In addition to that strong

oppression, to reflect on our relationship to these systems of power, and to act. It is not enough simply to honor the memory of the dead—we must transform the practices of the living. Only in addressing such issues will PLU become a model of inclusive excellence, a place that examines itself through the lens of justice and makes change accordingly, and, ultimately, a place of true belonging. The Listen campaign launched this fall is a step in our long journey.  Radical inclusivity and justice for all is

,” Ezhokina says. “It’s actually very much a highlight of my semester.” Ezhokina says she’s looking forward to working with her colleagues and building upon PLU’s great music tradition. She hopes to help the music department continue to become one of the most coveted places to come and study piano and music in general. Ezhokina was formerly with Cornish College of the Performing Arts where she taught for four years as an adjunct professor. She has also served as Co-Artistic Director of Icicle Creek Music

the West. There are two performances of this program to accommodate ticket demand. Performances will take place Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 at 8pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall in Mary Baker Russell Building. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite. $10 – general admission; $5 – 60+, military, alumni and students; free – 18 and younger. Read Previous Richard D. Moe Organ Recital Series Read Next From pre-med to classical singer, new faculty member Soon Cho’s positive impact on

, 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