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generates a greater understanding of the complexities our mission strives to achieve in diversity, justice, and sustainability. When you invest in a PLU student you are investing in our collective future.Meet Lauren Mendez ’15, a psychology major and Rieke Scholar who received a number of scholarships, including the Katherine Kandel and Elizabeth Oleksak Scholarship for the Women’s Center. We asked Lauren about her time at PLU and how her scholarship benefitted her.  What would you like to share with

women/Black femininity, racism, rage, and identity politics within the album itself and through its consumption. FEB 16 Black Male Barbershop TalkPflueger Hall 2nd Floor Study Lounge – 6pm The Barbershop in the Black community is known as a space and place of laughter, fun, community, discussing everything from religion, to sports, and most importantly issues facing the Black community. Come join us for an opportunity to discuss critical issues of success and support for Black males on PLU’s campus

initiative focused on the theme that everyone is a welcome member of the athletics department and teams, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. It previously had earned a Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation from PLU. In May, SAAC’s scene in PLU’s Tunnel of Oppression, which, in partnership with Special Olympics, focused on the derogatory use of the word “retard(ed),” was selected as the Outstanding Tunnel of Oppression Scene by PLU’s Diversity Center and received

Lt. Col. Kevin Keller, from ROTC; Laurie Turner, Director of Athletics; women’s basketball Coach Jennifer Childress; Psychology Professor Dana Anderson; and Hong and Hinderlie halls Resident Director Kat Slaby. “This is an important issue that everyone should be concerned about,” Greer said. Read Previous PLU President and Mrs. Krise Announce Endowed Internship Fund Read Next Best-selling Author, and Alum, Comes to PLU COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

Frerichs – Bachelor of Arts psychology and religion with a minor in Hispanic studies Why PLU? After my oldest brother, Noah, graduated in 2004 and my sister, Bethany, graduated in 2006, I was determined not to go to PLU in a quest to be “different.” However, after looking at lots of other schools up and down the West Coast, I knew that PLU was the best choice for me, and I have loved it ever since! PLU offered a strong academic foundation, an outstanding sense of community, and tons of opportunities

Cuernavaca, Mexico for a year with the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program. During this year I will be working with a non-profit organization and building new relationships with my community. Lauren Gazdik – Bachelor of Science in physical education, minors in biology, psychology and religion Lauren Gazdik ’12  Maple Valley, Wash. Why PLU? I was initially interested in PLU because my mom, aunt, and grandmother are alumni and all had very positive experiences. After taking a closer look at the

their careers and others will continue their academic pursuits. They have all found a passion for a vocation and are ready to engage the world. The students who shared their stories here joined 877 students who graduated from PLU this academic year. Ambree Forsell, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Ambree Forsell ’13 is from Covington, Wash. Why PLU? There are several reasons why I chose to attend Pacific Lutheran University. The moment I toured PLU I received such  a friendly vibe from the current

said, “and now we put people on it and so how do they live?” This section of the course will look at things such as the human experience and how government, vocation, community development and religion would be represented on board. “This is course where you have to come to terms with diversity,” Rogers said. “You can’t escape it. Social justice, you can’t escape it. You can’t privilege your way out of it, because you are stuck in this context.” This course will attempt to cover a huge amount of

aspect in order to move forward and gain the opportunity to play again.  “Sports is such a huge part of the athletes’ identity,” Thomas said. “When they returned to campus this fall they really exhibited a sense of gratitude for being able to participate in their sport. When everything was shut down suddenly it was done. You were not a softball player, you were not a track athlete. So, when our teams did come back it was really with a renewed sense of appreciation for being able to participate in

with a lack of trees, so increasing greenery in underserved areas is a social justice issue.” The students have been working with the Tree Foundation for the past year, learning how tree coverage in urban areas can combat climate change. “Our generation is tasked with the mending of the earth in many different ways due to climate change,” psychology major Todorov said. “Our only power is knowledge and understanding of our local communities, because only at that level can we make dents in the