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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

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

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

delivering world-class medical care, treatment and counseling. We recently caught up with four recent PLU graduates who are making an impact in health care; here they share their specialty areas, their motivations and the role PLU played in preparing them for their careers. Andrew Reyna, Medical Student, Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine PLU Graduation Year: 2011 Degree: B.S. Biology Hometown: Salem, Ore. Current Residence: Portland, Ore. What sort of medical doctor are you planning

Administration (MBA) program, a highlight is the required (and included) 10-day International Experience. Mulder describes it as “an opportunity to use the world as a classroom and meet with industry executives to learn about business best practices all over the world.” In the past decade alone, business students have traveled to places like Chile, South Korea, Singapore and China. In the years ahead, faculty members are planning learning programs in Peru and Germany. As this tradition of global learning

attendees to think about what this means for student fit and persistence, university finances, and academic planning. Here are my answers to some of the questions that emerged. I invite you to ask more questions and share your thoughts below, or at upcoming student and faculty/staff forums this spring.Q&A with PLU Program LeadersHow much does the enrollment target affect a single unit/department rather than the whole?I think we can decide on an overall size of the institution with the understanding that

PLU study away was put on hold for 2020-2021. We were so excited to send students into the world again this year! The Annual Wang Center Photo Contest is an opportunity for #LutesAway students to reflect upon their study away experience and provides a way for students to share the world’s images, from their perspective, with the PLU community. If you’re ready to begin planning for your own study away experience and want to join the 40-50% of PLU students who study away at least once during their

saw the whole TED thing coming. Two years ago, a friend who’d done a TEDx event encouraged Hunt to apply for the fellowship. “I didn’t think much of it,” Hunt said—“yeah; yeah; like that’s ever going to happen.” Nonetheless, she “threw together” an application during a summer dig in Israel, figuring it was “good practice.” No need to get her hopes up. But then, last October, TED called for a couple of interviews. “I talked to them a lot,” Hunt said. “They were selling me on the program.” “That got