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. They also created the most comprehensive recruitment plan in the Division of Humanities, building relationships with local high schools and attracting some of our most academically impressive students.Third, our Classics program is a resounding success at producing educated students who do good work in the world. Graduates have gone on to become Professors in the field, filmmakers, clergy, financial analysts, lawyers, politicians, video game designers, Peace Corps volunteers, and dozens of other

into account the sacrality of the earth, isn’t simultaneously addressing some of the social ills that we face,” Dr. O’Brien says. “Maybe those issues around race or gender need to be articulated a little bit more clearly so people can see the relationships between us moving this direction, toward a greater ecological awareness, and how that might be all encompassing of social justice issues.” Professor O’Brien hopes her project will facilitate these conversations within Dark Green Religion. “I

time here at PLU is that I am leaving with lifelong friends.” Bridgewater’s advice for her fellow Lutes who have yet to order caps and gowns: make the most of the time you have left. “While we are here to learn, it is also important to build relationships and experiences,” she said. Below is a collection of experiences built by other Lutes who say goodbye to PLU this week.Tori Sullivan, sociology Tori Sullivan '18 (Photo by Oliver Johnson '18/PLU) By Helen Smith ’19 Tori Sullivan first found her

by for a few minutes and chat. The father was a driver, or chauffeur, with a big grin, amiable nature, a slight frame and questionable drinking habits. The mother was extremely reserved and said little. His two sons were also drivers. His lone daughter was 15-years-old, gifted with an infectious smile and a contagious spirit, but had not been in school for a couple of years. She often made and served the chai I would share with her father. Her father explained to me she had been taken out of

, but I also wanted to focus on mentorship. I wanted to be a mentor, I wanted to increase underrepresented minority participation in science, and get those students loving science. And that was the spark that started that. I then worked for a couple of years for a NASA-funded program, where that was actually their focus—to increase the underrepresented group’s participation in science. I realized that I wanted to teach and conduct research at a primarily undergraduate institution. So I went into

served in the military.   Chantelle Davenport US Army 2013-2017,Washington National Guard 2017- Present, Signal Support System Specialist Kinesiology Major, PLU ‘23 Chantelle is on the left One of my most memorable moments was during the COVID-19 pandemic a couple of years ago. As a National Guard member, we had the opportunity to volunteer and assist in responding to COVID with things such as contact tracing, food banks, and vaccine distribution. I had the chance to work at a food bank and

digital resource: Bringing Healing to Relationships  — A Guide to Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy Download free ebook KinesiologyKinesiology is the science of human movement. Kinesiology studies the principles of movement and investigates the complexity of the mechanical, physiological, and psychological components of movement. The study of kinesiology involves deep understanding of various biological systems as well as behavioral theories. Many people are introduced to the concept of

, especially since my mannerisms are very different. Coming into PLU as a freshman — it was a shock.” At first, she had a difficult time relating with her peers. But she soon connected with other students of color on campus and was inspired by their authenticity. “I noticed that some of my peers found the courage to be more of themselves because they were in college and on this path of being an adult,” she said. Determined to do well, Reyes was able to build meaningful relationships with supportive faculty

an hour into the set that will last until midnight. Roth wanted to reach out to local bboys and bgirls who love to show off their moves. And if deeper topics come up later? So be it.“My understanding of the gospel is that you build relationships first,” said Roth, a Hispanic studies and global studies double-major. At the same time, just a few steps away in The Cave, the student-run hangout in the UC, a traditional evangelical service is about to begin. About 100 students assemble for the weekly

student aspect,” said Proctor, who will attend Oregon State in the fall. “In this class, I could see the teacher’s side of it and empathize more. I get it now. I understand.” As modeled by Proctor’s chosen path to higher education, Larsen said that recruiting students to attend PLU isn’t the only goal of Teach 253. “It’s about building relationships,” she said. Many students who graduate after taking a Teach 253 class in high school attend a community college. Larsen said improving links with local