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PLU. I am majoring in Hispanic Studies, and am very excited to be in Oaxaca. I am extremely interested in language education and the links between culture and language. Being in Oaxaca is a fabulous opportunity to explore this relationship, while at the same time make new friends and explore the city.   Samantha Craig ¡Hola, todos! My name is Samantha Craig and I’m a junior at Pacific Lutheran University. I’m majoring in Global Studies with a concentration in transnationalism, and my minor is

situation based on racial profiling. Without my combined experiences in class and with IMUMI, I wouldn’t be able to see these connections like I can now. The opportunities I have here constantly teach me about my specific interests, but also continuously teach me how to think critically and apply what I am learning to the life I am currently living. I remain in a space where I am unsure about the exact path I want to take in regards to my vocation and future education, but I know I would love to keep

” trials in Australia, Canada and Great Britain, will speak at the Eighth Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education at PLU, held from March 4-6, 2015.) Sandy Deneau Dunham Sandy Deneau Dunham has worked as a reporter, a copy editor and an editor and team leader for The Phoenix Gazette , The (Tacoma) News Tribune and The Seattle Times , and as Communications Manager for Town Hall Seattle. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has volunteered

looks forward to using his education to serve his community. “I’m interested in investing in rental properties and using them to help families in need,” he said. “I think my calling is helping people as much as possible.” Athletics Director Laurie Turner says the program’s service activities are driven by a desire to help address health and recreational needs in Parkland and the surrounding area, and also are tailored to the passions and interests of student athletes. “We try to learn about what’s

accounting firm after graduating, but also looks forward to using his education to serve his community. “I’m interested in investing in rental properties and using them to help families in need,” he said. “I think my calling is helping people as much as possible.” Athletics Director Laurie Turner says the program’s service activities are driven by a desire to help address health and recreational needs in Parkland and the surrounding area, and also are tailored to the passions and interests of student

on how we want to orient ourselves as a couple.  What is your biggest takeaway so far? I gain a more nuanced understanding of what vocation is, where it comes from, and why it matters so much. Vocational discernment is a lifelong process which has taken off pressure from myself to hurry up and figure out what I’m going to do with my life. Angenette P. Call (Program Manager for Partnerships & Professional Development in the School of Education) What gets you up in the morning? Knowing there is a

apart. Scott graduated in 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

regional awards. Last fall, The Mast newspaper received an 8th place award from the College Media Association (national competition). She has been published in the News Tribune, the Olympian, Bellingham Herald, The Alaska Airlines Magazine, Beyond, Alaska Airlines.com, PLU Marketing and Communications website as well as in the Mast, Mast Magazine, MAST-TV and LASR radio. Maxfield Marcus: Bachelor of Music Education Maxfield is a multi-talented singer, cellist and composer in the Department of Music and

grandmother, father and sister are all teachers. Since his mother’s recommendation in junior high, Smith has never looked back. He participated in theatre in high school and his undergraduate years at Whitman College, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in dramatic arts and secondary education certification. He spent time attending and leading improvisation workshops and started his own improv troupe in college. “I acted a lot in my first few years of college because that was all I had known. In high

as: (1) the right not to have a child; (2) the right to have a child; and (3) the right to parent children in safe and healthy environments. In addition, reproductive justice demands [(4)] sexual autonomy and gender freedom for every human being. As educators in academic, co-curricular, and community settings at PLU, we believe that education is an essential tool for both navigating and actively fighting back against this new world. We encourage members of our community to seek out accurate