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offering a food and allergy key so students are aware of all of their options in a safe and easy way. The Dining staff will also work with students who have dietary restrictions so that they have food options that work for them. If you’re curious about what eating at PLU would be like as a student, take advantage of PLU’s visit options and schedule to be here for lunch! Guest Blogger: Natasha Lemke, Assistant Director of Admission for Equity & Access Read Previous Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her

identity, and many happy memories. And in 2020, she came back to that community as the Coordinator for the Center of Gender Equity in order to support students in the same way that the Diversity Center has supported her. Read Previous Katie Garro ‘11 Read Next Shayna Doi ‘09 LATEST POSTS Jazmyn Caroll ’15 February 23, 2022 Isamar Henriquez ‘13 February 23, 2022 Elizabeth Reeves ‘13 February 23, 2022 Austin Beierman ‘18 February 23, 2022

a permit during the event. Read Previous Conference at PLU focuses on how to have productive conversations about race and equity Read Next Lutes learn about law enforcement, policing issues in the U.S. COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and

students’ mental health needs have intensified,” says Joanna Royce-Davis, PLU’s Vice President for Student Life. “Following the move to remote learning in the spring, we initiated wide-spread use of phone-based telehealth for PLU’s Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services and learned that it further helps us to address our priorities for access and equity in the use of services.” “This funding from Pierce County Connected will help us ensure that we are able to respond to the mental health needs of

feedback welcome). An initial solution is to change the format of program leaders and instead do a University Assembly after each meeting of the Board of Regents. Compensation: Increase in minimum wage, cost of living, and compression continue to be areas of concern. There will be a 2% across-the-board increase taking effect in September, and an additional $300k invested in equity adjustments and promotions. Additionally, the majority of the medical benefit increase cost will be covered by PLU. This

asked me to say something about PLU. My hope is to give you a fuller picture of PLU and, most importantly, bring a gospel word to those of you gathered here on this Memorial Day weekend. I chose the reading from I Kings because I believe it points to an essential element of what we at PLU believe we’ve been called to do as a Lutheran University. I believe it also addresses a basic misunderstanding about the purpose of Lutheran higher education. Perhaps you remember this story from Sunday School days

small class sizes where professors knew my name and offered office hours to chat about academics, career options and life in general. How did your experience and background prepare and inspire you for your new role as Director of Career, Learning & Engagement?  Working with teenagers (as a high school English teacher) taught me that one of my biggest passions is helping students find their vocational calling, and then helping them turn their dreams into reality. Are you working on any projects that

?”Aziza AhmedMajors: Political Science and Sociology Hometown: Auburn, WA Selected accomplishments: Graduation Honors (magna cum laude); Act Six Scholar; Interfaith Coordinator, Campus Ministry; Peer Learning Specialist, Center for Student Success; member, the collective; founder and organizer, Interfaith Games; Women’s Action Commissioner, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Green River College Post-graduation plans: Working for a company owned by a fellow PLU student’s family; completing a JD

light up to not only get something for free but also something that will benefit them down the line,” Todorov said. “This service we are providing is really important for environmental equity and summates the whole reason we do what we do at Tacoma Tree Foundation.” This paid internship opportunity was made available to PLU’s students to help them take what they were learning inside the classroom and out into the real world. “I sought out this internship to move beyond the academic and participate

students, staff, and faculty members of color. And we challenge those in our community who identify as white to examine the racial history of our country and its continuing impact on each of our lives. That’s why the forthcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan presents us with the opportunity to innovate in response to the mass inequities and healthcare disparities laid bare by racially motivated violence and the current COVID-19 pandemic. Lutes, it is on each one of us to do the hard