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left his post as CEO of the United Way of New York City to assume a full time teaching position at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. During a long career that includes senior positions in the Koch, Dinkins and Giuliani administrations in New York City, Campbell counts two turning points that changed his life. In the mid-1980s, Campbell was charged with developing a social service response to the AIDS crisis in the city, which at that time was one of the

and [doing] more in-depth research on the impacts of bilingual integrated education on social contact,” Ryan said explaining his thesis project for his Master’s program. “I always knew that I wanted to go back…it’s, I’d say, my third home.” Read Previous One step at a time Read Next Cambodia: A reflection on the genocide by Khmer Rouge 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

years at PLU. She has a passion for dance and most recently performed with the Dance Team at the Dash Center for Performing Arts in Tacoma. Stiehl has a passion for community and social justice and will be working abroad in Thailand as a Human Rights activist following May graduation. Mamie Howard ’14 is a sociology major, in a Pre-Law Tract. She founded Lute Nation Step in 2011, formerly the PLU STEP TEAM. The goals of Lute Nation are to participate with community outreach and actively inspire and

professor, and instructional and reference librarian, and Common Reading Program co-director. ”We see it as a great first step to get students into their new academic and social world.” During orientation, Assistant Professor of History Gina Hames and Assistant Professor of English Jenny James, as well as other faculty and staff and students, will be taking part in a panel discussion of the book, as well as leading small-group discussions with other PLU students. Seth Dufault will also be taking part in

the refugees out. It is not enough. Our world is shrinking under the pressure of the globalized economy, but sadly, governmental structures have not caught up to the needs of a globalized society. Diversity. Social Justice. Sustainability. PLU’s values for the new millennium become now more relevant then ever. How fast can we spread this word to our world? Read Previous Ordal Hall: Lots is New for Fall Read Next PLU Earns Multiple, Major National Honors COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If

successful outcomes. “Your folks could be a poster child for our four distinctions,” said Wes Creel of Colleges of Distinction. PLU also was named a “best practices leader” for its First-Year Experience Program (FYEP) and Living/Learning Communities and will be featured in Colleges of Distinction social-media and website content.Other Recent PLU DistinctionsEarlier this year, PLU: was named a Best in the West University by The Princeton Review; ranked number 25 in the Best Master’s Universities category

services, education benefits, employment opportunities, post-traumatic stress disorder, housing and a number of other subjects of concern to many local veterans. There will also be a number of representatives on hand to offer self-care and veteran care resources to spouses and dependent children of veterans. The fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Anderson University Center and is co-sponsored by the Tacoma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Social Action Committee. Admission to

International Honors, economics and social justice courses for catching “the activism bug.” They gave him the confidence to openly discuss issues such as minimum wage, labor injustices, racial justice and more. Beiermann said his support system on and off campus also has helped him greatly. He said Maria Chavez, chair of politics and government, “has been huge as a sounding board, believing in all of the ideas and hopes that I have had. “Having someone who has so much knowledge talking with me has been an

to the community. They charged tenants “social rent,” meaning they were required to do community service in exchange for discounted rates. Volunteer activities include a weekly community cleanup that benefits Phoenix’s Evans-Churchill neighborhood. “So that’s written into their leases,” Duncan explained, “and then a portion of our proceeds each month — collectively, as a group of 10 tenants — goes towards a charity that we rotate.” Groups that the Churchill has benefited include Native American

wearing a bike helmet). Kevin O’Brien (Environmental Studies) helped me plug back into the flow of campus, to suggest avenues of engagement with the PLU community for this project. And I’m still learning from Jennifer Smith (Women’s and Gender Studies) and her students about social justice, recognizing my privilege, and how to be an ally. I loved my time at PLU and really appreciate the mentorship and friendship I’ve received from the people there over the years. PLU: What else should people know