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shift in philosophy creates an intentional, proactive approach to improving students’ sense of belonging, particularly those who have felt marginalized in the past. “It’s not something we’re whispering about anymore,” Hambrick said. Widespread participation is key, Hambrick added. Issues of inequity, such as the use of microaggressions, aren’t just for marginalized people to bear. Privileged people created systems of injustice, she stressed, and therefore they need to be actively involved in tearing
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business model. He says a new business owner can’t be successful without a mentor. The key to carrying success long term is identifying goals and building internal systems to help a business become sustainable. The next step in that vision includes major sporting goods retailers and international sales. So far, he’s met with representatives from companies in Asia, Europe and Canada, thanks to a Seattle- based group that connects local businesses with international buyers. “A lot of people can’t tell
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aspirations. Ultimately, I want to live in a developing country and pursue avenues for community development — specifically focusing on education systems. In graduating from PLU, I feel as though I am now spinning a globe in search of meaningful adventures. Chelsea Putnam – Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics Why PLU? I decided to come to PLU for two main reasons. One: I absolutely fell in love with the campus and the area when I came to visit (it must have been a sunny day, such a commodity!). Two: I had
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the busiest shifts at the hospital, ordering boxed lunches, touching base with charge nurses and talking with patients who require more attention, among many other duties. “We’re supposed to have our finger on the pulse,” she said. “You do a lot of problem-solving.” Christina Pepin '07 Erickson says her job still feels patient-focused, even though she’s working on a systems level. “It’s rewarding to make sure the floor nurses have what they need.” Pepin — who has served leadership roles of her own
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classes. Keeping in mind PLU’s mission statement which aims to produce “culturally competent individuals” each professor pushes their students out of their comfort zone to examine their own norms, values, and belief systems and to place themselves in the shoes of another individual. As a result of the efforts by the PLU faculty, I believed each student that leaves PLU is positively impacted by the self-exploration that takes place on campus. If I could give on piece of advice to future undergraduates
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