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Previous PLU senior Kelly Hall prepares to graduate with an indigenous studies major she designed herself Read Next PLU students work to get out the vote, register students to boost civic engagement in local community 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 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found

2012 by a group of Rwandan students, iDebate Rwanda aims to build a national debating community, enabling young leaders to discuss public policy, disagree in a peaceful way, passionately oppose ideas without violence, learn communication skills and access international scholarships. The East African country of Rwanda is best known for the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, one of the worst in the history of humankind: In 100 days, 1 million lives were lost. According to a report on foreignpolicy.com

program is to foster a generation of people who will serve as proponents of peacebuilding. It helps students find their niche in the field, St. Clair said, and refine the track they take to fulfill their vocation. “(The students) do gain a deeper appreciation for complexities and the roles that the people in the community play,” she said, including recognizing that it isn’t their role isn’t to drop into international communities to save people. It’s to listen and help, she said. “(Students) are

, more prosperous and sustainable path—and personal ones. “I eagerly welcome further discussion around the theme of universal access in my life, and at PLU,” said Wood, who hopes to work for an NGO in development, women’s rights, education and/or climate change. “I imagine this weekend is going to be a defining moment in my life.” Read Previous Policy Experts to Team With PLU Students for Minimum Wage Debate Read Next PLU’s Website, Online Magazine Win Web Marketing Awards COMMENTS*Note: All comments