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the findings of her most recent book project. It explores how first-generation Latinos became professionals, their experiences as professionals amid the country’s institutional racism, and the policies and programs this group believes would help increase their presence in the professional world. Chavez says Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., yet they significantly lack representation in professions across the board. “Latinos are underrepresented in powerful segments of American

Lutheran: that is, because of the Lutheran emphasis on intellectual humility that is open to conversation with persons who come from other and no faith traditions, to say nothing of the biblical mandate to welcome others with hospitality. So following that mandate, PLU doesn’t just welcome, but actively seeks out students from every possible background — all religions, all races, all ethnic groups, all socioeconomic groups, all sexual orientations, from all over the world. We believe that students will

and education benefits everyone.”Chavez said her speech at the conference will focus on the findings of her most recent book project. It explores how first-generation Latinos became professionals, their experiences as professionals amid the country’s institutional racism, and the policies and programs this group believes would help increase their presence in the professional world. Chavez says Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., yet they significantly lack representation in

Project, among others. Jessica Spring, resident artist, will feature a variety of letterpress work. Her piece “Honey B Hive” displays a hive-like structure full of various letter Bs from the vintage wood and metal type collection of at Springtide Press. Her print series, “Five Rings”, consists of five prints based on Miyamoto Musashi’s The Book of Five Rings, a 350-year old martial arts classic, which analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human

third-grader and then spent a J-Term in Cologne and semester in Berlin. This fall, each will return to Germany on 10-month Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships. Additionally, Jennifer Henrichsen ’07 received a Fulbright research award to complete an advance master’s degree in international and European security in a joint program between the University of Geneva’s European Institute and the Geneva Center for Security Policy in Switzerland. Her research will focus on press protection in conflict

able to see how drugs and violence affect people,” said Campbell. “And it isn’t all one-sided – there’s a real conflict here. We [the U.S.] have a problem too, and it is affecting our neighbors. We have to account for that.” Even with the premiere a few weeks away, the student journalists are putting the finishing touches on the project. Assistant videographer and editor Emilie Firn ’09 is working away in the editing bay, and Krista Gunstone ’09, MediaLab general manager, along with senior designer

, left, and Ellie Lapp where they’ll be studying in Norway. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) The Peace Scholars Program was established in 2011 as an annual program designed to deepen students’ understanding of the central issues and theories regarding peacebuilding, conflict and war. Two students from each of the participating colleges and universities form the 12-member group of scholars each year. Bozich is a sophomore Biology and Global Studies double-major who is passionate about global health care

left Pacific Lutheran University. Not only has she had a book published with a PLU professor, but Henrichsen also has recently been published by UNESCO and was accepted to the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania for her Ph.D.Henrichsen, a Communication/Political Science double major with an emphasis in Conflict Resolution and a minor in German, learned at PLU that she was passionate about justice for journalists around the globe. As an undergraduate student

successful. HONORABLE MENTIONS Elements 4 Peace Building by Network for Peace Building and Conflict Management This work represents excellent interactive community engagement on an important issue. Naked Raku Vase by Reza Refaei This piece illustrates superb integration of form and surface design. Cuero y Cuervo by Danielle Twichel Strong composition and demonstrates skill and craftsmanship in her usage of charcoal. Chai Tea, Crème Brûlée, and Pumpkin Spice (3 sets) by Delaney Hills Superior

altars to remember and celebrate the spirits of the dead. The Tacoma Art Museum’s Day of the Dead exhibition can be seen for free on Nov. 4. For PLU, the Hispanic student club Latinos Unidos took charge in creating an altar from PLU students – the first time anyone from PLU has participated in the celebration. And being PLU students, they felt a strong draw to highlight social justice, said Montserrat Walker ’14, majoring in Hispanic studies and peace and conflict resolution. “We really wanted to do