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Why Political Science?Many students want to know how governments are organized, how rules are made and how government influences the amount and distribution of social rewards.  As a citizen you may want to know how to wield influence and change rules or outcomes, either through government or in other political situations.  You may wish to work in government or in the many organizations that are regulated by and try to influence government.  Any of these purposes can be served by a greater

touched on the importance of addressing student-athlete demographics. Specifically, the reports identified the need to better engage with BIPOC student-athletes and be intentional about connecting students of color with campus resources. Some of that work has already begun, with the department developing an Anti-Racism and Social Justice statement in the fall while also forming a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The department also continues to work with offices across campus, including The

driven by hard-working parents who wanted us to have what they did not. And we did. Around the time I was graduating from PLU, my mom got to experience the first-gen feeling, too. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. I may have had a bit of a chip on my shoulder as a young college student who faced challenges different than some of my peers at PLU, but the pride I have in myself, my siblings, my mother — and all who share in the first-gen experience — is

commuter students. Sixty percent of the funds will provide student scholarships. The remaining money will fund new support programs for these students. The goal is to eliminate disparities in graduation and retention rates between low-income students and their peers who study STEM subjects. Small-group mentoring with trained faculty will connect students with resources and experiences, including study groups, social events and professional development opportunities. The research will measure students

The university is concerned about students and their total physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  The university recognizes that a complex cluster of student and social issues surround the use of alcohol in society and that student views concerning its use vary widely.  The following policy has been established in recognition of Washington State law and out of desire to create a living/learning environment consistent with the university goals and mission.  Community members participating

environment was driven by hard-working parents who wanted us to have what they did not. And we did. Around the time I was graduating from PLU, my mom got to experience the first-gen feeling, too. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. I may have had a bit of a chip on my shoulder as a young college student who faced challenges different than some of my peers at PLU, but the pride I have in myself, my siblings, my mother — and all who share in the first-gen

brochures, online banners) and sometimes joining a virtual meeting over Skype. Almost everything my fellow graphic designer and I create is translated to our local markets across Europe, Asia, and North America, so we work with a lot of local marketing managers across the world. When did you discover design? I don’t think there was ever an ‘A-ha!’ moment with design, or a moment I knew this is what I want to do with my life. I did design a few posters for Hinderlie Hall and took a graphic design class