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experiences the sting of systemic oppression when in Norway. “It’s difficult for me, on an emotional level, to identify as white,” said Storfjell, who has spent significant time in both countries. In Norway, he said, “I always knew I was Sámi.” This experience informed his passion project: a new Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) program and minor at Pacific Lutheran University, set to launch in fall 2018. In fact, the opportunity to create such a program was part of what convinced Storfjell

’ Homecoming Reunion performance on Oct. 4, lead singer John Sandvig ’68 announced, “We saw The Beatles for the first time in Pfleuger Hall!” Beg pardon? “On TV,” Sandvig laughed. “They didn’t come down.” We tease The Deacons, but it’s all in fun. Which is appropriate because, even if they are not a globally known Band That Changed The World, they are—50 years after their PLU heyday—a band enduringly known and loved for hand-clapping, body-moving, sing-along-loudly fun. Homecoming Fall Festival See The

class and “allows everyone to have consistent access to some form of a healing practice,” the Yakima native says, adding that “helping others is part of my healing.” (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Kate Fontana '08 +Enlarge Photo Change and activism marked Fontana’s time at PLU. She started college with ambitions of studying physics and astronomy and working for NASA, but classes in women’s and gender studies and religion – her eventual degree – won her heart and soul. Her campus résumé shows Fontana

of the Year in June 2015. During her time at PLU, the 2011 graduate contributed to many media and leadership organizations on campus, including The Mooring Mast and MediaLab. From 2015 until May 2018, Kari worked part time as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Puget Sound advising the student newspaper, The Trail. Rustin Dwyer, videographer Rustin Dwyer joined the Marketing and Communications department in December 2014 in a desperate bid to avoid another bitter winter in New York

. During her time at PLU, the 2011 graduate contributed to many media and leadership organizations on campus, including The Mooring Mast and MediaLab. Kari also works part time as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Puget Sound advising the student newspaper, The Trail. Rustin Dwyer, videographer Rustin Dwyer joined the Marketing and Communications department in December 2014 in a desperate bid to avoid another bitter winter in New York City. He spent his last eight years there working as

needed in the event of a Divisional reorganization. At this time council representation may be re-evaluated and changed based off the makeup of current constituents to best represent the PLU Staff Community. (i.e. eliminating council positions, adding new ones, or adjusting positions from one area to another.)Article IV - Official PublicationCouncil information will be available on the Council web site.Article V - Operational YearThe operational year of the Council shall be from June 1 to the

Education EDUC 205 : Multicultural Perspectives in the Classroom Examination of issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, etc. as they relate to educational practices. (4) EDUC 287 : Special Topics in Education To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) EDUC 288 : Special

Dear Pierce County Council, It is expected that as time goes on, the population within the Clover Creek Watershed will continue to increase, bringing not only more urbanization but more impervious surfaces and trash. Already within the watershed, in particular Parkland Prairie, there is a trash problem, with trash lining the edges and being present within the stream bed. I believe that a system should be employed to reduce this problem, such as planned weekly cleanups alongside water sources in

the feminist values central to Women’s Studies and encourage diversity, egalitarianism, and supportive academic environment for all students. PLU students are eligible to join if they meet the following criteria: (1) completion of at least 60 semester hours; (2) a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of initiation; and (3) a demonstrated academic interest in Women’s and Gender Studies, as evidenced by being a declared major, a declared minor, or having completed at least three courses that meet

Federal regulations for the protection of human subjects (45 CFR Part 46, known as the Common Rule) have been updated for the first time since 1991. Changes went into effect on January 21, 2019. These changes are required only for new federally funded research. We have more latitude in implementing the new regulations for non-federally-funded projects, which make up the vast majority of research projects at PLU. Because we already initiated major changes to the HPRB website, templates, and