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Kurt Mayer Summer ScholarsThe Kurt Mayer Summer Scholars program offers generous financial support for PLU students who complete substantive research projects in Holocaust Studies. Up to 2 fellowships of up to $2500 will be awarded this summer for research, reading, and writing, which must lead to the creations of a major paper on a Holocaust topic. Who can apply? PLU students who meet the following qualifications at the time of application: 1. A grade point average at PLU of 3.3 or better; 2

genocides that he –at his own expense- spent all of his days at the United Nations Organization. There, he tried his best to convince UN Delegates to support his draft of the Genocide Convention. When the General Assembly at the U.N. approved the Convention on 9 December 1948, reporters went searching for Lemkin to get his reaction. Legend has it that the reporters located Lemkin, in a darkened assembly hall, weeping in solitude. Lemkin’s dedication to preventing future genocides made him a tireless

help from a PLU student, Saiyare Refaei, who designed the mural after months of dialogue with Parkland community members. Another example is the Winter Fest, an annual collaboration between PLU and the community. Every Christmas for the last 24 years, PLU students, faculty, and staff, in collaboration with the community, gather resources for low-income families. With the support of local organizations and dozens of volunteers, this program helps on average 250 families and over 900 children each

with so many of you over the past six years. Thank you for your support of our Division—and of PLU. With warm best wishes, Jim Albrecht Dean and Professor of English

Highlights Awards Recognition Alumni Profiles Alumni Events Class Notes Calendar . THE DEACONS Pacific Lutheran University's Original Rock Band Reunites for Homecoming 2014 Read the Story New Stories   Justice In Society In support of PLU’s commitment to promote justice and peace, the fourth annual Lutheran Studies Conference, scheduled for Sept. 25, will be devoted to Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change. Read More A New Chapter PLU Associate Professor of English Rick Barot takes over

Highlights Awards Recognition Alumni Profiles Alumni Events Class Notes Calendar . THE DEACONS Pacific Lutheran University's Original Rock Band Reunites for Homecoming 2014 Read the Story New Stories   Justice In Society In support of PLU’s commitment to promote justice and peace, the fourth annual Lutheran Studies Conference, scheduled for Sept. 25, will be devoted to Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change. Read More A New Chapter PLU Associate Professor of English Rick Barot takes over

PLU apart and why it’s so special.” Rachel Lovrovich ’17, MediaLab’s 2016-17 general manager, says her involvement in the program has been extremely valuable. “I’ve made so many important relationships with my peers, clients and past MediaLab members who will support me in the years to come,” Lovrovich said. “I’m inspired by the support and success of past members who have come through MediaLab in the past 10 years.” Documentary filmmaking has become an annual, signature project for MediaLab

nomination for excellence in clinical performance. The award is provided through the support of the Carlson family in recognition of their mother, Mrs. Ruth Carlson, and her strong values in support of baccalaureate nursing education. The Jessie Alice Gould Masters in Nursing Excellence Award This award was first established in May, 2017 by Mr. Tom Carlson. The Jessie Alice Gould Smith Masters in Nursing Excellence Award is awarded to a graduating Master of Science in Nursing student who demonstrates

successful because of us, they’re successful because of themselves,” Jackson said. “But we believed in them and supported them.” PLU President Allan Belton addressed the assembled scholars and talked about his experience as the first in his family of eight children to graduate from college. “As we graduate from high school or college, it’s important to think about the people who helped us get here,” he said. For Belton, support came from a high school counselor who showed faith in his ability and urged

program with the assistance of David Mooney, a recent PLU graduate, and Calvin Horne, a recent Northwestern University graduate, both nationally-acclaimed debaters. PLU debate won myriad awards at regional and local tournaments, with teams frequently breaking into quarterfinal and semifinal rounds against regional leaders such as Willamette and Seattle University. We look forward to another successful year with your support. -T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum Press Team “We are a young team, poised to