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driven by hard-working parents who wanted us to have what they did not. And we did. Around the time I was graduating from PLU, my mom got to experience the first-gen feeling, too. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. I may have had a bit of a chip on my shoulder as a young college student who faced challenges different than some of my peers at PLU, but the pride I have in myself, my siblings, my mother — and all who share in the first-gen experience — is

commuter students. Sixty percent of the funds will provide student scholarships. The remaining money will fund new support programs for these students. The goal is to eliminate disparities in graduation and retention rates between low-income students and their peers who study STEM subjects. Small-group mentoring with trained faculty will connect students with resources and experiences, including study groups, social events and professional development opportunities. The research will measure students

The university is concerned about students and their total physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The university recognizes that a complex cluster of student and social issues surround the use of alcohol in society and that student views concerning its use vary widely. The following policy has been established in recognition of Washington State law and out of desire to create a living/learning environment consistent with the university goals and mission. Community members participating in

Trinidad & Tobago program intrigued Aubrey, because of the two-island nation’s reputation for racial and cultural diversity, “Having a great interest in social justice issues, being able to experience a culture with such a wide variety of backgrounds was an opportunity I had never been introduced to” recalled Aubrey. Nearly a year and a half after that fateful day in Conservation of Natural Resources, Aubrey found herself in Tunapuna, Trinidad, the place she would call home for J-Term and Spring

environment was driven by hard-working parents who wanted us to have what they did not. And we did. Around the time I was graduating from PLU, my mom got to experience the first-gen feeling, too. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. I may have had a bit of a chip on my shoulder as a young college student who faced challenges different than some of my peers at PLU, but the pride I have in myself, my siblings, my mother — and all who share in the first-gen

number of applicants. Awarding: PLUMS is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Only funds received by October 1, 2025, will be matched. Application: A PLU Matching Scholarship application must be completed by the student and the awarding church by August 15, 2025.Rieke Leadership Award - up to $3,500Eligibility: Students of any ethnic background who demonstrate interest and leadership in promoting racial and ethnic diversity, and social justice. Amount: Between $1,000-$1,500 per year

, social justice, and leadership. My experience at Pacific Lutheran University was shaped by excellent professors, faculty, staff, and all the people who work every day towards making PLU a safe and caring community. Cross-cultural influences, global events, and guest-lectures have broadened my horizon and provided different perspectives and understandings of the world that I will carry with me towards new goals. If not for the opportunities that I have been presented with, I know that I would not be

software that scrapes data from social media sites using the hashtag as a search tool. Want to see all the Facebook photos tagged with #PacificLutheran or #PLU? This software can do it. Want to read every tweet that makes reference to #election2016? This software can do that too. I am lucky to be here, this opportunity is a privilege. But right now, at this moment, I don’t count myself quite so lucky. Right now, I’m carefully searching hundreds of lines of code for a mistake I know I’ve made. How do I

professional, with a successful track record in major gifts investment, strategic planning, executive coaching and non-profit management. Sher earned a Master of Social Work degree from USC, a Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service from Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion and an Honorary Doctorate in Jewish Communal Service form HUC. Conference ScheduleMost recently, Marla served for the past five years as the Director of Development for the American Jewish Committee, leading AJC’s

professional, with a successful track record in major gifts investment, strategic planning, executive coaching and non-profit management. Sher earned a Master of Social Work degree from USC, a Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service from Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion and an Honorary Doctorate in Jewish Communal Service form HUC. Conference ScheduleMost recently, Marla served for the past five years as the Director of Development for the American Jewish Committee, leading AJC’s