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-Blackness includes the act of labeling features of Blackness and Black cultural artifacts—such as clothes, speech, hairstyles, and music—as desirable, without acknowledging the humanity of Black people. Decolonize To decolonize is to recognize, reject, and replace the systems implemented by the colonizer. According to Leigh Patel, “Much of this work begins from the assumptions that communities that have been under the heel of colonization hold within them deeper resources and ways of being, refusing to

position with Ojakian Tennis, an athletic lifestyle brand, as the company’s public relations and communications coordinator. Brooke Thames ’18 Brooke Thames is a California native currently studying journalism at Pacific Lutheran University. She harbors a particular affinity for music journalism and loves covering music news and writing reviews whenever possible. Brooke spent the last academic year working as the Arts & Culture editor for PLU’s student media organization, The Mast. She will continue

and Kinesiology offers individuals a high-quality, accelerated route to certification in high-needs educational areas, specifically special education. Through the yearlong program, candidates gain hands-on classroom experience while simultaneously taking flexible classes that work around professional and family life. “PLU does a fantastic job fast-tracking good, qualified teachers,” Wade said, adding that school districts don’t hesitate to bring a PLU graduate on board. “The brand speaks for

runs through his work, which has focused on removing barriers and increasing access for traditionally underserved student populations. The Palmer students, he says, “are what get me out of bed every morning, and what keeps me working long days.” Eunissa Satterwhite ’19, said the financial assistance she received from the Palmer program made a difference. “But it’s also the mentor, who is with you throughout your college years, and the college readiness classes in high school,” she said. Palmer

– Spring 2021 Cohort Environmental Studies Program Claire Todd – Fall 2019 Cohort College of Professional Studies School of Business Ralph Flick – Fall 2021 Cohort *Rao Kowtha – Summer 2022 Cohort Somaye Nargesi – Summer 2020 Cohort School of Education Megan Anderson – Fall 2021 Cohort Cathy Kim – Fall 2021 Cohort Jan Weiss – Spring 2021 Cohort Department of Communication, Media and Design Arts Kate Hoyt – Spring 2020 Cohort Marnie Ritchie – Spring 2020 Cohort Department of Music Ron Gerhardstein

literature, music and political science, history and business, or geoscience and philosophy. To see a list of past Peace Scholars and their majors, please go to www.peacescholars.wordpress.com. How many Peace Scholars are selected?There are two Peace Scholars selected each year. What are the costs of the program?Airfare to and from Norway is paid. In addition, lodging, food and tuition are paid by the program while students are in Norway and costs would be covered if an event occurs in the U.S. Any

being sold at a country music epicenter like the Grand Ole Opry. Fallin, who also co-owns a restaurant with her husband, began her design career when she was asked to create art for Lizzy J’s, a boutique jewelry company. She wasn’t quite sure how to feel. “I come from literally as far away from South Georgia as I can get,” she said. “When they said they wanted a ‘southern charm’ t-shirt, I said ‘Is there any way we can brainstorm this? I don’t know what y’all do around here.’” Their brainstormed

curiosity, creativity, ambition and self-discipline. This will be presented in verbal analysis using whatever handouts are useful—score, chart, lyrics or other documents as are appropriate and relevant—and then performed live or via recording. The portfolio (scores, charts, recordings) of all previous compositions created to date while at PLU. ORGAN BM Three works in contrasting style: one pre-Bach, one of Bach, one post-Bach, totaling at least 20 minutes of music. The Bach work should be a major

land.” This exhibit also highlights articles that speak to how land acknowledgements have been used, what they communicate, and what they don’t say. Language, oral and written, is key to culture transmission and retention. To revitalize Twulshootseed, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has a language program and a website with extensive language-learning resources such as videos, literacy books, online classes, audio files, etc. The language has an alphabet of 43 characters with 18 sounds that are not

work to develop and maintain genuine relationships with all those whose paths I cross. — Sarah C-S. '23 Did you know? 100% of GSRS complete hands-on learning through an internship or community practicum. Did you know? As a GSRS student, you’ll also get to choose classes from a variety of other academic programs, including Sociology, English, Psychology, Communication, Kinesiology, Religion, and more! Did you know? Interested in studying abroad? GSRS students have the opportunity to study away and