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area in the Anderson University Center during the month of February to view this art piece.FEB 8 Don’t Touch My Hair educational event and photo shootDiversity Center – 7pm Join BSU as we have a photoshoot for anyone who comes to the space focusing on embracing the hair you have while learning about hair. Participants of this event also get to share what exactly they love about their hair and how it is part of their identity.FEB 12 Monday WordChapel – 10:30am Service open to all and led by students

frostbite were upon learning I’ve lived in the more northern latitudes. I’m grateful to work at a place like Pacific Lutheran University where I’m encouraged to take a few days off work to pursue something I’m passionate about. It was not an easy weekend to take off with home events in women’s tennis and softball, on top of several other sports competing over the weekend (six to be exact). But with great student help and support from the rest of the department, I was able to do so. Go Lutes! Read

historically been silenced.” BSU President Marae Tidwell ‘21 speaking at the ceremony.× “Being part of the inaugural flag raising is a reminder that our institution of higher learning is taking actions to be anti-racist one step at a time. Undoubtedly, there will be bumps in the road, but we continue to be resilient.” Other speakers at the flag-raising included Pamela Rice from PLU’s student life office; Associate Vice President for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Angie Hambrick; Center for Gender

Choice. Words Mean Things” is new teaching and learning resource produced by PLU and part of the university’s “My Language, My Choice” educational series.Recent PLU alum Darryin Cunningham agrees. “Not only is it pivotal for us to understand the meaning of these words, but it’s also important to acknowledge how much power words and language have,” Cunningham says. “This campaign is an important reminder that we must take responsibility for the things we say, and to think about how and if they are

professional and personal development learning experience that provides a supportive space where participants can engage in frank and open dialogue about race and racial disparities systemically present in work, school, and everyday life. A host of local and national social justice scholars and leaders from Indigenous, Asian, Black, Latino, Multiracial, Pacific Islander and, white communities will lead small group discussions. This installment of The People’s Gathering will investigate the intersections of

international experience (trips to Germany and Peru in spring 2022, for example), projects in the community, the availability of evening classes and more. AACSB-accredited schools undergo an intense peer-reviewed evaluation process and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curricula development and student learning. Once initial accreditation is achieved, each institution participates in a five-year continuous improvement review that is designed to ensure it maintains the

single kid,” she says. “All students are embraced.” Read our full Melanie Helle ’97 feature. Nancy Nelson ’93: Director of Career and Technical Education Nancy Nelson joined Chief Leschi as director of career and technical education (CTE) in 2020. The CTE program was new, and she worked hard to get it established and funded. “CTE focuses on hands-on applied learning,” Nelson says. “It gives kids a real connection to what they might do for a job.” The program offers student five career pathways, all

class sizes and strong academic support— throughout past schooling, Burris had struggled with dyslexia. “Ultimately, they accepted the risk and let me into the school, which was the best thing to happen to me. I love PLU, and I still talk to the friends I made in school daily in a group text chat. PLU is a big reason I’m here today.”  PLU offered learning accommodations during his time in school, academic coaching and mentorship. He later found leadership courses and executive coaching at Sound, as

program’s student learning outcomes will foster critical thinking, communication, and practical use of math and stats. Students will excel in data through projects, fostering innovation and adaptive problem-solving. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 35 percent growth in data science jobs from 2022 to 2032, outpacing the average for all other fields. With approximately 17,700 annual openings for data scientists projected over the next decade, the demand for skilled professionals in this

Hong Kong and Chengdu who had done study away in Chengdu and they were very eloquent about how much their experience in Chengdu helped them decide on career paths and lifelong learning. After a little culture shock, our current students here now say they’re very happy and engaged and diving into the fascinating life of this capital of the famous Sichuan province: home to one if the great cuisines of the world and full of people noted all over China for being laid back and friendly–in a very PNW