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evening’s emcee, was in traditional dress and excitedly introduced the first public showing of Namibia Nine. The crowd was full of Lutes of all ages—current students and alumni filled the auditorium. “It was really exciting to see the turnout to Namibia Nine and how all generations came together,” Melissa Munson ’18 said. “Old people and young people both came, and it was really cool to see the PLU community as a whole come together and support this project.” The documentary, which lasted roughly an
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Technology),” said Moran. “I feel so lucky to have her as my advisor. I feel like she was such an incredible support to me throughout the process. I don’t think it would’ve turned out as well without her.” Until NCUR next month, Travis suggested Moran reformulate her Capstone to appeal to people who may not have a background in Economics. However, Travis believes Moran won’t have a problem when it comes time for her to present her work. “She is an authoritative and engaging speaker, so I am certain her
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Victory! Student-Athletes Notch 125 Wins for PLU’s 125th Year Posted by: Sandy Dunham / April 1, 2015 Image: Student-athletes teamed in Olson Auditorium to show support for the Drive to 125From left: Jessica Hunter ’16, rowing; Kailyn Osaki ’17, softball; Madison Silva ’15, cross country; Sarah Ameny ’17, swimming; Toni Castillo ‘15, swimming; Melissa Dean ’16, swimming; Reese Ackman ’17, swimming; Kyle Sawtell ’17, basketball; Erik Swartout ’17, basketball; Cory Nelson ’16, baseball; Allison
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-jerkers — they were stories of empowerment and optimism. Stories of hope. It reminded me that life hits everyone in different ways. I learned that homelessness comes in many different ways. Lack of social support, financial instability, legal issues. I felt a sense of being uplifted because the stories, while hard to hear at times, always ended in a way that had a silver lining or a positive takeaway. Has your perspective on youth homelessness changed through this project? My perspective on youth
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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
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Equity coordinator Nicole Jordan ‘15; and student Marcus Eubanks ‘23. “I feel this was an amazing first step and physical representation of PLU standing in solidarity and support of the BLM movement and their Black students on campus,” said Tidwell afterward. “I am filled with joy knowing there will be black students on campus that will pass the flag and feel welcomed by their PLU community in a time of so much racial division. It is on each and every one of us to create a community we are happy
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, non-profit and corporate employees to have access to training that helps sharpen their skills to communicate effectively across differences” said Will Rance, WSECU’s Vice President of Community Relations. The People’s Gathering is made possible by the support from WSECU, Korsmo Construction, The Bamford Foundation and Peace Works United. For more information about the November 10 convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness, visit the event webpage. Registration closes on
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selection committee from a competitive list of candidates nominated by their peers. “The ASM Awards and Prize Program recognizes exceptional microbiologists who have made significant contributions to advance the field and the microbial sciences community,” said ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi. “There is no better way to show gratitude to a mentor, respect to a colleague, or support for an early career scientist than by nominating them and acknowledging their outstanding contributions.” A complete rundown of
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purposeful. It’s a great feeling to know that many decisions I make have the potential to make a significant impact on a student’s life. Why is it important for alums to stay connected to PLU and its students? Alumni have the opportunity to support current students in ways that no one else can. What else do you want people to know about Alumni and Student Connections? In this day and age, everyone is busy, and it can be hard to prioritize how to spend our time. ASC makes it easy for students and
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healthy meals for community members on/off campus and in the neighborhood, addressing a local need to support those who are experiencing food insecurity.“Volunteering at the dinners provides me with a chance to connect with residents of the area, meet fellow volunteers, and build a sense of belonging that I might not otherwise experience,” concluded Rayen, who made apple crisp for the first time at the October dinner.This collaboration showcases the transformative impact of leveraging assets and
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