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push through and compete amongst the better, more-experienced chapters and still pulled through on top,” she said. “Size and experience do not matter as long as you have a group that’s willing to put in the work and dedication and the willpower to succeed!” Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is an international honorary and service organization for financial information students and professionals. There are more than 300 college and university chapters, whose primary objective is to encourage

across the country, and MESA students earn university degrees in engineering and science at a rate nearly five times the national average. On June 17, PLU will host a public luncheon to celebrate and fund its MESA program and the next generation of Math, Science and Engineering excellence in Pierce County. “We’re looking back in order to move forward,” Nobles said. “While 30 years of service is cause for celebration, it is also a time for reflection. As we turn toward our next 30 years, I am

draw roughly 2,000-3,000 attendees, the event “seeks to build on Dr. King’s message of service and encourages the entire community to join together to celebrate Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, as a day on, not a day off.” To say that Cunningham has some familiarity with Tacoma’s annual event would be an understatement. She was a driving force in its creation in the late ’80s when she was the city’s Equal Opportunity Employment Officer. City officials say Cunningham’s instrumental leadership in the event’s

a tidal wave of new chapters, with most of them being international,” Grahe said. “I imagine a future where chapters from many countries collaborate on research and service opportunities, in addition to just making new friends. At the same time, Psi Chi has also increased its focus on diversity. We need better access for all qualified students.” Grahe has taught for 18 years and is the co-founder of the Collaborative Replications and Education Project (CREP), a major undertaking with

persisting to graduation. The award helped DeLaRosby cover expenses as he traveled the West Coast meeting with students. It also paid for a transcription service to help transcribe the interviews. In need of funding, he turned to Phi Kappa Phi and he was able to finish his project with the society’s help, after proposing his research and getting it approved. “Being a part of this is really a recognition and an honor,” DeLaRosby said. “Even if you don’t think you’ll use it, you never know.” Board members

 langar, the free, vegetarian community meal served from the kitchen in the gurdwara. Miguel Castillo (left) waits to be served. Sikh-Americans participate in seva, or service to the community by donating ingredients, cooking and serving free vegetarian food. Denis Julio shares in Sikh hospitality during langar, the free community meal. She asks questions and is asked questions in return. Joel Frykholm (left) and Deshawn Williams (right) share langar with Jaspreet (middle), a member of the Renton Sikh

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and uncle sang and performed as a group in the 1940s and were well known in the Hartford, Connecticut area, where she was born, as “The Musical Browns.” Her musical roots come from them. She went on to champion the work of African American composer, Florence Price, and helped lead the way in Black music history studies as a professor in music for decades. Her penchant for service to others was established early, as she was both a loyal Brownie and a Girl Scout. Rae Linda leaves behind a devoted

. “It doesn’t come to you. And use LinkedIn!” His advice to alumni? “If you feel like you got value out of your education, give back,” he suggested. Donating money is one way to do this, but there are lots of others. “One or two hours a year at an event, connecting with a student, can make a difference,” he said. “People are busy, but it doesn’t take much time to give back.” Read Previous Diversity Center Alums: Complexities of Care and Service Abroad Read Next New PLU course Chem 103 illustrates

is a fun and relaxed space where people can come and wrestle with questions they otherwise wouldn’t ask.”  Etzell defines “vocation” as “creating a life which balances monetary needs, service to the world, and outlets for joy. Sometimes all of those can be the same thing.”  Etzell thinks it is especially important for college students to participate in vocational discernment.  “We are in a period of growth and change,” he says. “There is a lot of value in examining our relationship with others