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Challenge. All of this toward our ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020. This recognition reflects the grassroots efforts of our students, combined with the conviction and leadership of faculty and staff and the engagement of literally everyone on this campus.In the fall of 2012, our Provost convened a DJS task force of staff, faculty and students to articulate a clear understanding of PLU’s aspirations as a diverse, just and sustainable learning community, and to consider ways to deepen our
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really challenged my assumptions,” Torvend said. Back to top Nai-Nai Watts '19 THE BRIAN C. OLSON STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD Nayonni “Nai-Nai” Watts ’19 wanted to document the history of Black students at PLU because “it could so easily be lost.” So when Melannie Denise Cunningham, PLU director of multicultural outreach and engagement for campus ministry, asked her to research the subject, Watts dug deep into the university archives to create a display documenting that history, starting in 1960. As a
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family’s history and her sometimes fraught relationship with her parents in light of who she has become as a daughter, wife, and a mother. Told in a graphic novel format, Bui explores the universal themes of immigration and migration, family, racism and discrimination, duty, and redemption as they relate to the modern-day Vietnamese Asian-American experience. – from https://www.plu.edu/first-year/common-reading/ Mortvedt Library has many resources to support your reading of and engagement with The Best
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daily experiences. The host countries determine the number and criteria for candidates. Award/Stipend/Benefits: round-trip transportation to the host country, funding to cover room, board and incidental expenses, and Accident & Sickness Health Insurance. 2) Fulbright Study/Research: Academic OR Creative and Performing Arts Available in 150 or more countries, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed research projects and study opportunities. Through engagement in
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time? These are no easy or common feats as an adult and I am not suggesting it can be done all the time. On your path to rejuvenation, I invite you to join me in wondering about wonder and how we can make room for that in our lives. A letter from James Innocent, Assistant Director for Outreach and CounselorWhat does it mean to THRIVE?Our goal is to support students as they THRIVE (i.e., support students’ Transition, Holistic-wellbeing, Retention, Innovation, Vocation, Engagement). About THRIVE
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related to global digital health and vaccine delivery. New to the LCAA board, I look forward to serving as the Events Chair and facilitating opportunities for ongoing alumni engagement and community with the current PLU rowing teams. Dave Peterson History & Recognition Chair PLU Graduate 1974 & 1985 Coached 1975 – 1985 PLU Crew 1970 – 1974 Distinguished Alumni in Coaching Award – 1986, PLU Athletic Hall of Fame – 1999. Ultra running and ultra rowing have been my greatest challenge and greatest
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school,” she said. “She’s always been there for me.” A favorite PLU memory: Like her professors, Nuunyango is determined to use her own opportunity to open doors for others. Going to the state legislature for Student Engagement Day was especially empowering. “I was able to use my voice,” she said, “and advocate for the State Need Grant”—a program that supported her, and that she considers particularly important for mothers returning to school while raising children. “I was proud to go to Olympia and
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& Staff Across PLU! Harstad Women Empowerment & Gender Equity Social Mixer! Snacks: charcuterie board and fruit & lemonadeFriday, 9/16/223:00PM-4:30PMHarstad 1st floor lounge Block Party (Featuring Rock the Vote & Engagement Fair) Join Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Associated Students of PLU (ASPLU; PLU's Student Government) for an epic block party event featuring music & dancing, registering to vote, and meeting/mingling with PLU & Parkland clubs and organizations! Friday, 9/16/224:00PM-8
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global courses and projects, and in 2013 created an innovative new course in the PLU School of Business that allows students to earn internship credit and participate in a unique, global project. In this course, students experience and grow in the areas of community building and engagement, outreach and education (locally and globally), fundraising, crowdfunding, and international nonprofit projects. The course utilizes an interdisciplinary approach blending business, philosophy, Hispanic studies
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the rapidly changing Norwegian culture and society and Norway’s active engagement in defining and redefining its roles internationally and within its borders Examine the Norwegian approach to contemporary issues in a central location with engaged faculty whose specialties include Peace and Conflict Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Middle East Studies, Polital Theory and more Study in English alongside Norwegians majoring in Peace & Conflict and International Studies Immerse
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