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society,” she said. “We must ask what the implications of this continued political and professional underrepresentation is on our society and our democratic institutions. Beyond issues of representation, this research is important for our civic health.” She said that fact clearly illustrates the need to address the achievement gap through better public policies and educational support systems at every stage in the pipeline. “It’s inequitable practices in education that lead to a lack of achievement

a home in psychology and social work. “I went to office hours and I talked to both chem and psych professors and they helped me figure out what I needed,” she said. Alshaibani, who is from University Place, is graduating May 25 with a degree psychology, with minors in social work and French. The Rieke scholar, founder of the Muslim Student Association and mental health advocate was chosen as the student speaker for Commencement 2017, and will address the rest of her class at the Thursday night

— giving them networking opportunities and challenging them to reach their full potential.Hear from PLU's President“PLU graduates are difference makers who engage the world in all its complexity with open minds and caring hearts. They’re engaged citizens who strive to serve the common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education.” – Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University4. We’re proud to offer a mentorship

-Berry’s greenhouse BIOL 358 students note leaf angles of corn plants with random genome mutations and measure sunlight that’s effectively captured without shading other corn plants. Ideally, results could increase the yield of corn per acre, “important as land space becomes a scarcer resource as the population grows.” Students measure with protractors and free National Institutes of Health software, then send images and measurements back to Danforth to determine which corn seed stocks are worth

. That proved to be true. Parsons would graduate PLU with a degree in finance, taking a position at Weider Nutrition, the maker of sports drinks and nutrition bars. Health and fitness was one of his two passions (the other being gaming and software). Parsons worked his way up the ladder, rising to VP of marketing and product development. By any measure, a good gig. But after a while, it was time to follow his other passion. So he left his post and looked for a job in the gaming industry. Which raises

through the hardships of life has been very fulfilling. In many ways he’s learned as much if not more from them. And so another chapter in his life begins as he returns home. “He brought with him a true passion for helping others and I am very excited to see that passion be taken to Saudi Arabia,” Ward said. “There is no doubt that Najib will change the way mental health is viewed and offered there.” In this part of the world, MFT is a new field. “I’m going back to an interesting journey now,” Abbas

professions across the board.   “Latinos are underrepresented in powerful segments of American society,” she said. “We must ask what the implications of this continued political and professional underrepresentation is on our society and our democratic institutions. Beyond issues of representation, this research is important for our civic health.”Politics and Government at PLULearn more about the department and the majors within itShe said that fact clearly illustrates the need to address the achievement

violence in Washington schools. Anderson led a group of students, from local middle schools to colleges, to rally for the National School Walkout on the steps of the state Capitol building. Anderson’s family is familiar with education politics: her mother is a mental-health counselor in Lewis County schools, her father is a middle-school principal, and her younger sister is a freshman at Olympia High School. #WillWeBeNextLearn more about the awareness campaign centered on gun violence“It’s a family gig

Toppenish. A new cohort made up of five different Yakima Valley districts will soon embark on their ELL endorsement journey—also on Zoom. Read Previous PLU Shines Light on Student Mental Health with GivingTuesday Campaign Read Next Professor Rick Barot discusses being longlisted for the National Book Award and teaching creative writing during a pandemic 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

first time. The initiative’s goal is to create first-time electrical connections in at least 60 million homes. And while Carrato discusses the fundamental importance of the work being done, he is careful to note that these efforts take a robust partnership and local leadership.For Carrato, this work is all about building strategies and coalitions that deliver critical results. “Think about trying to grow your community or have a school system or health clinic without power,” he explains. “Energy