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made a difference through their leadership and service at PLU and in their communities. Students were nominated by PLU faculty, staff and their peers and nominations where reviewed by a selection committee who made recommendations to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. All photographs by PLU Photographer John Froschauer.Pinnacle Award WinnersCelebrates graduates who have demonstrated sustained, exceptional leadership and service in the co-curricular life of PLU, enriching the

faith and more. Additionally, among other insights regarding upcoming campaigns and goals for the institution, Krise stressed the importance of intentionally embracing the idea of integrated education. In other words, a “both-and” approach to educating students with a focus on service learning and community engagement that equip students to create a better world beyond campus borders. PLU President Thomas W. Krise speaks at University Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 31, unveiling one of the 21 Martin

develop solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. These problems include but are not limited to: climate change, food and water insecurity, immigration, poverty, and income inequality, as well as ongoing large and small-scale conflicts resulting from strained relations among those of different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations and social classes. “A recent Gallup survey suggests that polarization negatively affects American’s community attachment and trust in others

desirable. You are intelligent and you are beautiful.” “Let us continue to fight to have our voices heard,” Tidwell continued. “Let us continue to fight for representation. And let us continue to fight for the future we see fit.” Andre Jones ‘22 shared a similar sentiment. “I feel like since we were able to put this together my perception of PLU changed a lot,” he told viewers. “I used to feel like a lot of people of color here only had voices in places like the Diversity Center. This shows we’re wanted

professional and personal development learning experience that provides a supportive space where participants can engage in frank and open dialogue about race and racial disparities systemically present in work, school, and everyday life. A host of local and national social justice scholars and leaders from Indigenous, Asian, Black, Latino, Multiracial, Pacific Islander and, white communities will lead small group discussions. This installment of The People’s Gathering will investigate the intersections of

membership year. Mike Snyder has spent the last three years as PLU’s Director of Athletics and Recreation, guiding the department to eight Northwest Conference titles across five different sports. Snyder spearheaded efforts that resulted in men’s soccer hosting its first ever NCAA Regional, made PLU an industry leader at the Division III level in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and was instrumental in adding women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport, becoming the department’s first new sport since 1996.PLU

like once fans arrive and the broadcast begins. I was one of three full-time broadcast interns so we’d go over, “Okay, what’s most important? What are we filming? When are we cutting to commercial breaks? What type of shots are we’re going to look for tonight?” 2. They were definitely putting you to work! What was one of your favorite memories from interning with the Pickles? Definitely this one game where the Pickles were down 8-0 late in the game, then scored eight runs and tied it up and forced

December 1, 2009 Affect “Give quality work throughout your lives, even though there’s no way of knowing how your efforts will affect the future.” It is pretty easy to see how Dr. Bill Foege ’57 affected the future – he is the epidemiologist who is credited as the person who led the worldwide effort to eradicate smallpox. Foege tells people to follow their “moral compass,” and his path from medical missionary to director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention certainly pointed him in

Craker about her work, her career and education path, and her commitment to community and mental health services. Yesenia majored in psychology at PLU and during her time as a student was involved with Hawaii Club, Latinos Unidos, Hip Hop 101 and Psychology Club. Read Previous PLU Nursing Students Honored in White Coat Blessing of the Hands Ceremony Read Next PLU’s MediaLab Wins 2021 College Emmy for Documentary COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might

regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is making an appearance much closer to home, on the campus of the University of Puget Sound for the College Band Directors National Association divisional conference.Choir of the West & University ChoraleThe PLU Chorale joins collegiate singers from six universities in presenting the opening concert of the Northwest ACDA Conference, with world-class conductor Edith Copley, headliner composer Morten Lauridsen, and professional orchestra. Chorale will open