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Hunger is a deep-rooted problem in every community so, at first glance, Trinity Community Food Pantry doesn’t seem to be extraordinary. However, hunger in many forms vanquished within these rosy tan brick walls. There is a community within the Parkland community, and it meets at the food bank. They’d like you to know that they aren’t what you’d expect to see, and they’d like you to know that their numbers are rising, borne on the tide of “too much month and not enough money.” The majority

to pick the brains of talented professionals from a variety of industries. And it allows for advancement in diverse ways, often on your terms. As graduate-admission professionals who communicate daily with prospective students locally and globally, we find these motivations are common. People want to expand their knowledge and skills in a specialized area for career advancement and potentially higher pay. They also are looking to expand their professional networks. Similarly, what people are

Sankta Lucia ScholarshipThe Scandinavian Cultural Center is proud to annually award a PLU student with a Lucia scholarship, given in honor of Betty Larson, a long time supporter of the Center. This $1000 award goes to the student who most embodies the quality of Sankta Lucia. This year, the candidates who apply for the scholarship will write an essay, subject to be determined soon. The applicants will be interviewed by the Scandinavian Cultural Center Council’ Lucia Committee. They will also

External Funding Opportunities for BSW and MSW Students These funding programs, while not directly affiliated with PLU, provide potential financial assistance to students. It’s important to note that this list isn’t comprehensive, but rather meant to gather resources to aid you in finding funding opportunities.National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Scholarships Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Hearst

LEED BuildingsPacific Lutheran University is currently in the process of remodeling and reconstructing multiple buildings throughout campus. The goal: for each building to obtain a LEED Rating of Gold. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized certification system designed to determine whether or not buildings are considered green or sustainable. Put forth by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED uses strategies aimed at improving performance across

skills and earning potential. It’s an opportunity to pick the brains of talented professionals from a variety of industries. And it allows for advancement in diverse ways, often on your terms. As graduate-admission professionals who communicate daily with prospective students locally and globally, we find these motivations are common. People want to expand their knowledge and skills in a specialized area for career advancement and potentially higher pay. They also are looking to expand their

Mei Zhu Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Full Profile 253-535-7404 zhuma@plu.edu

Faculty Development WebinarsWe have created a set of modules designed to help you learn about ways to support, sustain, and enrich you as a faculty member. Whether PLU is a new place for you or if you are seeking ways to better support your work as a faculty member, we hope these modules provide you with some strategies to help you think about, successfully fulfill, and grow in your roles of teaching, scholarship and service. While these modules are designed to be available to all faculty at

Students SpeakWhat do current Global Studies students have to say about their experiences in the program? ANDREW ALLEN ‘15“The Global Studies program helped me understand many historical and modern issues from a variety of perspectives, and has led me to think more critically about how to successfully respond to these injustices. Studying in the Development and Social Justice concentration in Global Studies allowed me the opportunity to speak with faculty and peers from different disciplines