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ready to move to the next level?” Avila asks of how well he’s taught his students. “I think design education has become such a vital component of how we communicate.” Hall had come to PLU intending to be an English teacher, but several conversations with Avila changed his path toward Communication. “He asked me what I liked doing,” Hall said. “He asked me what I thought design was.” After responding, Avila said, “You’re telling me you like to make pretty things.” “I knew when he was saying that, it

Seattle area. I would recommend PLU to people who are seeking a global experience, and who will utilize the resources we offer effectively. As a small school, [the] closeness with faculty/administration, exchange opportunities and business program are among the strengths of the school. Erika SolliSocial Work, 2016 I was drawn to PLU because of the mission of service, vocation, and a global education, in addition to its location in the Northwest. My favorite part my experience at PLU was that I had the

that all five of those guys, united by basketball back in the day, represent some of the best qualities of a PLU education. They provide a model for longstanding PLU friendships, and show how they can and should be nurtured.

more than 100 qualifying films before the Academy narrows the nominee pool to five; Petersen hopes “All the Marbles” makes the cut. Petersen said his time studying theatre at PLU helped prepare him to write, produce and star in film projects. His says the education in makeup, sound, set design and a host of other production elements equipped him for the roles he’d need to take on as an independent filmmaker. “There were all these various things in the theatre department that I had to work on that I

1996, earning a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in political science. Rebecca graduated with an education degree two years later. She teaches fourth grade in Chelan. After working a technical job at Boeing right out of college, Scott Benson changed course and the pieces started falling into place for his future in the wine business. “We made a very abrupt plan to move down to Willamette Valley,” a region in Oregon known for its wine, Benson said of him and his wife. There he studied

Harbor with his partner, Anna-sara Home, and their six children. Debbie Cafazzo Ohio native Debbie Cafazzo — the first member of her immediate family to graduate from college — attended Northern Kentucky University on an academic scholarship. She’s been writing about kids and education for most of her career. Following nearly 25 years as a reporter for The News Tribune in Tacoma, she moved to Tacoma Public Schools, where she currently works as technology communications coordinator. Karen Miller Karen

with student media and MediaLab, where she edited an award-winning documentary about higher education in America titled “These Four Years.” She loves cats, science fiction and a good cup of coffee. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 RESOLUTE is Pacific Lutheran University’s flagship magazine, published three times a year. EDITORIAL OFFICES PLU, Neeb Center Tacoma, WA 253-535-8410 Contact Us Links Features On Campus Discovery Class Notes ResoLute Staff Recent Articles Personal Journey September 13, 2016 The Rev. Jen

according to the art critics (Abiodun 22) – Kelsey Barnes ’16, Anthropology & Art History Sources Abiodun, Rowland. “African Aesthetics.” Journal of Aesthetic Education. Vol. 35, No. 4 (2001): 15-23. Drewal, Henry John, John Pemberton, Rowland Abiodun, and Allen Wardwell. Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought. New York: Center for African Art in association with H.N. Abrams, 1989. Fakẹyẹ, Lamidi Ọlọnade, Bruce M. Haight, with David H. Curl. Lamidi Ọlọnade Fakẹyẹ: My Life and My Art. Holland

over 175 people in the crowd from the university and the community, Aust said that it was a very rewarding experience. Although only a Junior, Aust already has big plans for his time after college. “My future plans are to teach English abroad and God-willing, I will be able to bring debate education wherever I go. Because debate is an agent for change and advocacy and the most underprivileged people need those skills the most.” All-age debate: Climb the Mountain and T.O.H. Karl support students at

me never to cede one centimeter of what I perceive as just and morally correct. This was the worst part of my experience because it forced me to begin to shed the innocent skin of my privileged upbringing and, I must admit, naïve and misguided perception of the world. However, realizing these difficult lessons was the catalyst to understanding how vital quality education is and how transformative it can (and should!) be. I credit Oaxaca with planting the seed for my pursuit of intellectual growth