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say I’m Autistic first – that dominates how I interact with my other identities.” It’s also the part of her that presents the most challenges, as well as unique opportunities, Watts said. “My Autism can be both a blessing and a curse,” she said. “I get to have a different perspective. If others are thinking about option A or option B, I’m on option M.” Watts took an active part in programming for Autism Awareness Month to educate the campus about life on the Autism Spectrum. Watts grew up in Las

Alaskan Natives. Award/Stipend/Benefits: up to $7000 for academic fees and networking opportunities.YouthActionNet, Laureate Global Fellows – Public ServiceYouth Action Net, Laureate Global Fellows – The fellowship recognizes 20 student leaders, ages 18-29, who have founded or pioneered innovative community based programming. Award/Stipend/Benefits: Fellows participate in a yearlong experience that includes leadership training, coaching/mentoring, advocacy, and networking opportunities.SeniorsAAUW

All Courses AICE 276 : Part-Time Internship A supervised educational experience in a work setting on

Trends in Special Education Provides special education undergraduate candidates with specific, current, and relevant information regarding students with disabilities who required specialized programming. This course will explore topics related to specialized supports and plans pertinent to academics, behavior, mental health, and social-emotional needs. This course will also cover topics related to transition planning for students and collaboration with outside community agencies. The course will also

lot from being a member of the API Club. It created a domino effect that later resulted in pursuing leadership roles in other areas of campus, including Student Involvement and Leadership, ASPLU and Residential Life. My experiences at PLU led me to a career of more than 11 years in higher education coordinating multicultural programming and working directly with students of color. I’m no longer in higher education, but I continue to work in the nonprofit world serving the local community and

going to be the next big thing in college programming if it was just given a fighting chance. At this point, it was really a last chance. The future was bleak if their arguments fell short. “It would have been the institutional end of the Outdoor Rec program,” Espinosa said. Fortunately the ASPLU was won over by the pair’s prospective budget plan and trip ideas, approving a $10,000 commitment to revamp the re-envisioned project during the following school year. “Outdoor Rec has always had this

-curricular sectors. Our goal is to provide a catalyst for flourishing to a wide-array of educators.Keynote SpeakersBryan Dewsbury is an Associate Professor of Biology at Florida International University (FIU). He is the Principal Investigator of the Science Education And Society (SEAS) research program, which blends research on the social context of teaching and learning, faculty development of inclusive practices, and programming in the cultivation of equity in education. He is an Associate Director of

programs, on campus programming on pressing world issues, and a commitment to best practices when engaging with educational partners worldwide.   Contact Information   Wang Center for Global Education Pacific Lutheran University   Phone: (253)535-7577   Email: wang.center@plu.edu   Website: www.plu.edu/wang-center/   Address: 868 Wheeler St. Tacoma, WA 98447-0003   Directions Pacific Lutheran University is located at 12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington 98447.   To get to PLU coming north on I-5

science at the University of California at Berkeley. He worked for many years as a newspaper and magazine journalist in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. He is the writer, director and producer of 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus, a documentary film that premiered on HBO in April 2013 and was nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Historical Programming. Along with its television broadcasts, the film has been shown at film festivals, synagogues

science at the University of California at Berkeley. He worked for many years as a newspaper and magazine journalist in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. He is the writer, director and producer of 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus, a documentary film that premiered on HBO in April 2013 and was nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Historical Programming. Along with its television broadcasts, the film has been shown at film festivals, synagogues