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Pacific Lutheran University, Joel began donating whenever he could. “[It’s] important to give back to things you believe in,” Joel says, a belief his family taught him growing up. This mindset contributes to Joel’s desire to give back to PLU. As an alumnus, supporting PLU is very important to him. He wholeheartedly believes alumni gifts enhance what current students are able to get out of their education. Giving Where it Matters Most Joel specifies the areas he wants his money to benefit; he

after. Jerry had a lifelong relationship with Lutheran higher education. A native of rural Wisconsin, he graduated from Luther College in Iowa, where he studied chemistry and biology and competed on the football and track teams. He went on to earn a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, and taught for his undergraduate alma mater for three years prior to earning a Ph.D. at Northwestern University. Jerry helped establish PLU as “the place to go” ahead of medical and dental school. As a

alumnus and Education Specialist Angie Hambrick is the Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS) at Pacific Lutheran University Aviance Taylor Kamau, Director of Career, Learning and Engagement at PLU DescriptionThe panelist will explore the question, “how do I live free in this Black body?” posed by Ta-Nehisi Coates in his book, Between the World and Me. Drawing from Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality, we will share letters we might write to our

higher-education expenses through its scholarship and financial aid programs. Grants, scholarships, work programs, and student loans are available to help students meet their costs while attending PLU. Contributions from PLU donors (alumni, parents, employees, and friends of the University) are largely responsible for the generous level of academic, talent, or need-based scholarships that benefit students. Throughout the academic year, students who fit specific, donor-designated criteria, may be

with Chinese Studies backgrounds to serve on their staffs. Education and Academia Chinese Studies is an expanding academic area from K-12 to the university level. Teaching and research opportunities will expand to meet a global need for trained China specialists. Government Imagine yourself as a diplomat or on staff at a United States embassy or consulate in China, or as a liaison officer in Taiwan. State and Commerce Department positions are increasing locally and nationally as our relations with