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something. It’s kind of my responsibility.” Magga, who says family trauma is inherited through generations, embraces that task every day in her classes, most recently in her children’s literature course. She spoke up as the only indigenous voice during discussions of their assigned reading, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, a novel based on experiences of author Sherman Alexie, who is a Spokane-Coeur d’Alene tribal member. Magga says the tale of 14-year-old Junior resonated with her, and

expand) Travis and Chair of Economics Norris Peterson both helped Haselwood along the way, primarily with econometrics — a fancy word used to describe the application of statistical techniques on economic data. Haselwood said the independent instruction she received from both faculty members was crucial. “I feel like it’s something you wouldn’t get at bigger universities,” she said. “It really builds a valuable relationship you can take with you after college.” // Desiree Domini '17 4 Desiree Domini

violence and trauma from varying causes, she added. Housing is provided to those in transition, part of the general housing program — one of 82 departments within the tribal government. “Nobody should be stuck where they’re at,” Williams said. Additionally, oral history is harder to maintain, said Arnold, the tribal council member. As elders die and technological distractions engulf youth, social interaction diminishes. “All that messes with your ability to interact with nature,” he said. “But, it’s

Lutheran University 9:30-9:45am – Break 9:45-10:30am – ``Recipes for Hope and Renewal in Times of Anxiety and Trauma``In this engaging and practical presentation, award winning author Dr. Jacqueline Bussie will speak from her own experience as a trauma survivor about how we sustain our spirits and cultivate hope even in the hardest times of anxiety and overwhelm. Dr. Jacqueline Bussie, Executive Director of the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research 10:30-10:45am – Break 10:45 -11

alpine ecology program ― informed their studies throughout the semester that followed. “We got that initial knowledge right off the bat. For the rest of the semester, in lectures, we can reflect back onto that field experience,” she said in October, midway through the program. “You can tell that the professors are passionate about their place.” Both Lutes are double majoring in biology and environmental studies, and the alpine ecology program is the perfect marriage of the two, they said. It’s made

. My conversion experience led to the writing of The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World (Abingdon, 2016). In it I propose a theology of virtual reality that promotes use of digital technology as a vital tool to better support others during the most awful times of their lives. Living with incurable cancer for over a decade has been a great privilege, but living with a chronic illness also has its challenges. My latest book, Glimpsing Resurrection: Cancer, Trauma, and Ministry (Westminster

Pipeline: Incarcerating Black Youth at a Higher Rate” 10:30 - 10:45 AM - April Reyes “A Social Work Perspective on the Correlation Between Support and Graduation Rates for Homeless Youth” 10:45 - 10:55 AM - QuestionsThird Session 11:00 - 12:00 PM11:00 - 11:15 AM - Amanda Dransfield11:15 - 11:30 AM - Chloe Wilburn11:30 - 11:40 AM - Questions11:00 - 11:15 AM - Amanda Dransfield “Assessing the Need for Trauma Informed Care in the Child Welfare System” 11:15 - 11:30 AM - Chloe Wilburn “Increasing the