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immigrants, for a total of 10 scholars. The Peace Scholars currently meet for the first time in Norway, though they typically connect before the trip through social media. They study together for six weeks in Norway. Previous years’ Peace Scholars report forming very close and lasting friendships with their peers in the program. More information about the national Peace Scholars programs can be found here, https://peacescholars.wordpress.com/ What are the responsibilities of a person selected as a Peace

lives,” says Speer, who has spent her entire career working for nonprofits, previously serving at the American Lung Association of Washington, United Way of Pierce County and the Tacoma Community College Foundation. “There is a great sense of accomplishment in working as a team along with dedicated educators to provide positive learning experiences for children and youth in need of extra academic and social/emotional support,” explains Shultz. Prior to joining CIS in 2006, Shultz served in a variety

that matters to people, we’ve got to get better at speaking a different language.” “Intellectuals should ‘go public’ and demonstrate the relevance (of scholarship and research) to social and political concerns,” urged Young. “We need to change the system from the inside. That is happening, but slowly.” Chavez used her talk to shed light on the millions of young people in the United States who are currently locked out college classrooms, a byproduct of what she referred to as “the de-Americanization

excitement has worn off for most in and around the suburban city that’s just a stone’s throw away from Pacific Lutheran University. But for one economics professor on campus, it’s finally getting interesting. Associate Professor of Economics Martin Wurm and his research partner Neal Johnson, a former PLU Economics faculty member, are the social scientists charged by the United States Golf Association (USGA) with determining the economic impact of the U.S. Open on the local, regional and statewide economy

Natalie DeFord ’16 Started August 23, 2016 Natalie DeFord is a recent graduate who double-majored in Communication and German, with a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. She worked with Mast Media, Lute Air Student Radio, and was the General Manager of MediaLab, where she edited and...

to prevent to make campuses across the country safer. “It is really hard to find someone who does not know someone who has been affected by this,” said Stephens. Aaron Steelquist, Programs Coordinator, Student Involvement and Leadership Steelquist, with the help of Hai Doan, Assistant Director of Social Media and Technology in Student Involvement & Leadership, created the PLU posters for the It’s On Us campaign, which features athletes, student leaders and faculty members and staff. “Everyone

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Lutes were out in full force at the Northwest Emmy® Awards Ceremony on June 4, at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center. Ray Heacox ’76 took home two honors, an induction to the Silver Circle and an Emmy for Overall Excellence for his work with King 5. Carla Miller ’06 and Alison Grande ’95 also took home awards. The Silver Circle honors media professionals who have a record of making contributions to the industry and their community for more than 25 years. Heacox is a senior executive

information carefully and critically. Consider issues from multiple perspectives. Evaluate assumptions and consequences of different perspectives in assessing possible solutions to problems. Understand and explain divergent viewpoints on complex issues, critically assess the support available for each, and defend one’s own judgments. Expression Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral forms. Adapt message to various audiences using appropriate media, convention, or styles. Create