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sexual orientation and gender-identity law and social movements. In 2002, Spade founded the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (www.srlp.org), a nonprofit law collective that provides free legal services to transgender, intersex and gender nonconforming people who are low-income and/or people of color. SRLP also engages in litigation, policy reform and public education on issues affecting these communities and operates on a collective governance model, prioritizing the governance and leadership of trans

class sizes and strong academic support— throughout past schooling, Burris had struggled with dyslexia. “Ultimately, they accepted the risk and let me into the school, which was the best thing to happen to me. I love PLU, and I still talk to the friends I made in school daily in a group text chat. PLU is a big reason I’m here today.”  PLU offered learning accommodations during his time in school, academic coaching and mentorship. He later found leadership courses and executive coaching at Sound, as

Medical Sciences (MAMS).“This partnership between PNWU and PLU focuses on uplifting our shared commitments to service, leadership, and care for the community, making this an ideal partnership and opportunity for our students,” said PLU Dean of Natural Sciences Ann Auman. Located in Yakima, PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. PNWU ranks in the top 10 in the nation for revolutionizing community

the Center’s customized approach to intentional institutional transformation in an effort to advance student outcomes. Ultimately, all Network institutions strive for national leadership as a First Scholars Champion Campus. “Being named as a Network Member of the First Scholars Network is an exciting opportunity for PLU to join a dedicated community of professionals prepared to share evidence-based practices and resources, troubleshoot challenges, generate knowledge, and continue to advance the

effectiveness research,” said PCORI Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, M.D., MPH. “Through a highly competitive review process, awardees’ proposals were assessed for the importance of the findings being shared and implemented and the potential for the project to lead to changes in practice and improvements in health care and health outcomes.” Led by principal investigators Tiffany Artime, Ph.D. (PLU) and Katherine Buchholz, Ph.D. (Wellesley Centers for Women), the leadership team, including STAIR developer

! PLU’s Student Care Network provides leadership and coordination. Then, PLU students volunteer during the event hosted at Trinity Lutheran Church, helping to prepare food and serve the community.More than 100 individuals, driven by a shared commitment, attended the inaugural event in October. Among them were Trinity Lutheran Church parishioners, students, PLU employees, families, and other community members. People from PLU and Trinity Lutheran Church volunteered their time and talents to provide

’24, criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24, and biology major Ash Bechtel ’24 may be just beginning their professional careers, but they are years into their vocational and community service. This issue also showcases PLU alumni and professors who provide wellness services and design systems critical to human flourishing. I hope you are as inspired as I am by Brice Johnson ’99’s humanitarian leadership, Cheri Souza ’01’s philanthropy, and Professor Erik Hammerstrom’s spiritual care. This issue

and support one another, and find the time and space to feel the pain of loss. Most importantly, please join me in remembering Tom’s vigor, spontaneity, leadership and hopes for the future. PLU will host a celebration of life for Tom Pfeifle on Sept. 22 in Lagerquist Concert Hall at 6 p.m. Anyone in need of grief counseling is encouraged to visit PLU’s Counseling Center or Campus Ministry. The Counseling Center is open for walk-ins Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Counseling Center has already offered

Mechanics, or other Engineering discipline) Currently enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date prior to August 2022 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Strong academic performance Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships Exceptional

Belonging at diversity.medicine@wsu.edu. Benefits: Cost to attend: FREE Coursework including the Kaplan MCAT Prep course and Science Enhancements are covered by the program Travel to/from the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane Room and board during in-person days of the program Access to and exposure with medical school faculty, leadership, and students Development of Native Cultural identity in medicine and network of Native Physicians Coursework and exposure to become a more competitive applicant