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. This idea is based off a theory called prosthetic memory, developed by Alison Landsberg. As Marcus explains, this is a way for strangers to connect to the Holocaust in a deep way. “Prosthetic memory is a memory of an event they never experienced but that is made real to them in the curated space of the museum,” Marcus said. “The past becomes accessible, personal, and present.”The Reform Jewish Quarterly: “I Did Not Lose My Father at Auschwitz” by Lisa MarcusAnd Marcus knows firsthand the power of

everyone.” Student organizations have been heavily involved in dialogue around campus accessibility, too. Residence Hall Association and Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU) joined forces to host forums. And student leaders such as Miranda Martens, Haedon Brunelle, Veronica Winter, Austin Beiermann, Ayanna Cole, Rebecca Hultman and Tono Sablan raised awareness around issues of accessibility with an exhibit in the Tunnel of Oppression event last semester. The students comprised the

prepares them for even uncommon events.” Adjustments made mid-simulation by the control room can sometimes create startling outcomes. One afternoon, Awuah’s pregnant patient hemorrhaged with real fluids and eventually died. It was an alarming event, and Awuah was devastated despite an encouraging post-session debriefing. She went home upset with herself, but also feeling grateful for the experience. “It’s so real, words can’t describe it, and it sets you up for the real world,” she says. SETTING THE

Rachel Samardich ’14, NPCM was recognized for its commitment to peacebuilding. “It’s been just a short time from being nonexistent to winning an award,” said PLU Associate Professor of Communication Amanda Feller, the network’s faculty advisor. Group members have organized multiple on-campus events, including the first-ever PLU Community Dialogue Day in late 2012; observances in Fall 2013 of the International Day of Peace and International Conflict Resolution Day; and a May 1 event titled “The Rwanda

book Living the Dream: New Immigration Policies and the Lives of Undocumented Youth and the author of the book Everyday Injustice: Latino Professionals and Racism, which won the prestigious American Political Science Association’s Latino Caucus Best Book Award in Latino Politics published in 2011.Bradd BusickAdjunct Professor of BusinessBusick, who earned his Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees from PLU, is the Senior Manager of Strategy, Planning and Architecture at the Bill and Melinda Gates

affluent source of donors. Because of this reality, we shaped our group’s activity on small donations that would engage our fellow students and activities that were appealing. That is the nature of both the “Sign Me!” Drive and “Save it or Shave it!”  (editor’s note: the ‘Sign Me’ Drive has become an annual fundraiser on campus, were club members are drawn-on by Sharpie markers in exchange for donations. More than $3,200 was raised at this past fall’s event). When we founded the group, we knew that

driving around offering fresh food and water. I was captivated and inspired by their hope, and talking with these people helped me understand the tragedy so much more. Among our interviewees was a pastor who had opened up his church as a distribution warehouse. Our time in Joplin was brief, limited to a long afternoon, but the things we saw and the people we met had an influence on each of us. Comprehending 9/11 More than 1,200 miles away we learned, first-hand, the toll a devastating event can have

rare event. Krise returned to teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy. There he began lobbying for a Humanities Institute, spending a year convincing skeptical military brass that humanities and the liberal arts were critical to shaping our nation’s leaders. “It’s really short-sighted to focus on turning out technically trained engineers, when in fact, as an officer you’re never going to be a practicing engineer,” he said. After a year of pushing and politicking, he won – and the Air Force

of her favorites shows him smiling just after arriving in Afghanistan. He rarely smiled in photos, Mary recalled; he specialized in silly faces.Honoring veteransMary and Paul Bradshaw will be on the field ahead of PLU’s annual Military Appreciation Football Game on Nov. 5. Visit to read more about this event and the university’s Veterans Day Celebration.“It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years,” she said. The Bradshaws are now considered Gold Star parents, part of a group of families who lost

mission at PLU. We start with inquiry and we’re motivated by service, leadership, and care. I’m just grateful I get to be a part of this community. PLU nursing students help vaccinate nearly 1200 people at on-campus event Read Previous People’s Gathering fosters timely conversations about race, perspective and inclusion Read Next Housing Our Neighbors 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