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Personal Empowerment Team) and Sex+, as well as the educational programs we do for targeted populations, such as athletes, students studying abroad and incoming students,” Warwick said. “More importantly, I am looking forward to learning other ways of ‘doing’ prevention education that I can bring back to PLU so we can enhance and expand our current programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for me professionally as well as for PLU to be again recognized as experts and leaders in the area of sexual

honor by meeting Tree Campus USA’s five standards, which include maintaining a tree-advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects. The recognition from the Princeton Review identities PLU as one of the 353 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States. The education services company chose the schools for the sixth annual edition of its “Green Guide” based on data

month and beginning to look for jobs, I think its extremely important to understand how to value your education and experience,” Moran said. “Many students are chiefly concerned with finding a job and don’t realize that they do have some agency to negotiate their salary.” Catherine Swearingen, Executive Director of PLU’s Career Connections, said everyone can benefit from this workshop, so while the focus is on women, it is open to all students. “The AAUW workshop is a powerful learning tool that

Corps, then later to conduct her research after migrating to the U.S. at almost 30 years old.  This discussion explores the complexities of care and service abroad through the lens of three amazing PLU professors, each providing a unique perspective and experience. If you are interested in service abroad, have served abroad, or are interested in learning about ways you can be a more conscious global citizen, give this podcast a listen. Read Previous PLU announces spring partnership with the Clemente

heard from since we pivoted to distance learning, starting a conversation with a faculty peer you miss seeing around campus.” Beginning that dialogue, especially with someone you don’t know particularly well, might seem a little intimidating or awkward at first. But checking your five in these unprecedented times is a vital act of community care — a core component of PLU’s mission. “Since we aren’t running into each other at OMM or in Red Square on our way to classes or meetings, we need to more

systems of oppression that remain at large throughout our government, non-profit, and private sectors — as well as in our own institution. We commit to continue working to be a university that does not shy away from difficult conversations about racism, white supremacy, and inequity; and to re-evaluate our climate, policies, curriculum, and more to create an authentic, inclusive, and actively antiracist learning and working environment. We seek to be a community that empowers, listens to, and supports

supportive learning space for participants to discuss race and racial disparities that are systemically present in work, school, and everyday life. This summer’s emergency convening was organized in response to the increased public indignation regarding police brutality towards Black people.  “Millions of people worldwide watched in horror on television and social media as a law enforcement officer, with callousness,  murdered a black man,” said Melannie Denise Cunningham, PLU director of multicultural

doors, but go above and beyond with facilities, support staff, and really anything that was needed,” said Busick. “(PLU staff, faculty, and students) were here at the crack of dawn and will be here when this wraps up, all in support of community members who desperately want this vaccine.” PLU co-hosts vaccination event with the county health department and local healthcare providers.Interested in learning more about PLU academic programs?Request For Information Two PLU nursing students preparing to

?The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a professional and personal development learning experience that provides a supportive space where participants can engage in frank and open dialogue about race and racial disparities systemically present in work, school, and everyday life. A host of local and national social justice scholars and leaders from Indigenous, Asian, Black, Latino, Multiracial, Pacific Islander and, white communities will lead small group discussions

service and essential resources to campus and the neighborhood with a committed team of  15 professional staff members and 35–40 student staff members. As director, Curiel Morelos will provide accountable and transparent leadership to the department and will help ensure the PLU community continues to enjoy a safe campus environment for learning, living and working. Curiel Morelos will serve on the Student Life divisional leadership team, as a key advisor to the PLU community on campus safety issues