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States,” Davidson said. Students in the cohorts claim a variety of backgrounds — with families from countries all over Central and South America, for example — and their majors are as diverse as they are: biology, education, philosophy, social work, kinesiology, and more. But Davidson said their shared experiences are key to creating the sense of community, a primary factor that has contributed to the cohorts’ near-perfect retention rate, despite the challenges first-generation students of color

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care for others,” said Katherine Wiley, assistant professor of anthropology and director of the new program. “But also I think social justice issues, diversity and sustainability is a big part of the Peace Corps.” Shamil IdrissLearn more about featured speaker ahead of his presentation at the third biennial Chris Stevens Memorial Lecture. Wiley added that the program will help make the transition easier for students who are already on track to join the Peace Corps or other service organizations

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

angry caller to a satisfied one. His customer service was recognized by his supervisor numerous times. He was the consummate people person. Panago loved spending time with his family, girlfriend and friends. His humor was infectious. He had a passion for working out especially at the YMCA. He lost more than a hundred pounds and developed an amazing physique. We were all very proud of his dedication. He also had an immense interest politics and social justice. His commitment to the greater community

been alone in my room for two weeks and let’s just say I refilled my social battery. I was there and a part of the world again. I felt amazing. I was happy for days. At this same time, I needed to be inspired so I had been listening to this song a lot. It made me feel the life in the world. I was listening to this on the drive to Shari’s and it made me happy but I was still missing this inspiration. I sat and that booth and sipped on my terrible, delicious, diner coffee, and found that special

question that my generation asked in the classroom was this: ‘Is our study politically and socially relevant?’ ” Torvend said. “Today, I find a good number of students wondering if the courses I teach will be ‘fun’ while some students, aware of global warming, American racism, and income disparity, are really searching for ways to engage in the work of social justice.” The most significant part of his PLU education involved working with his professors. “They turned out to be remarkable mentors who

, to pursue my master’s and, in 2017, my Ph.D. — all with a social justice focus. Since being in southern Mexico for those four inspiring months, I have taught and/or studied at institutions in the U.S., Panama, the Netherlands, Chile, Germany and currently in Colombia, where I am originally from. In each of the places mentioned Oaxaca and its lessons have been in the back of my mind. VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University’s flagship magazine, published three times a year