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, students from all backgrounds and religious traditions attend PLU. That is what the Lutheran tradition is all about – making sure all faiths and perspectives are respected. It ensures a vibrant, intellectual spirit takes hold on campus, where students and faculty are open to ideas, new philosophies and intellectual diversity. For instance, take Bashair Alazadi ’13. As a commuter student, she didn’t have a residence hall room where she could pray five times a day, as prescribed by Islam. So she went to

infrastructure, however, it more than makes up for in diversity. A multicultural melting pot, Franklin Pierce School District is ranked the 13th most diverse of the state’s 236 districts, according to Niche. That mix of people from all walks of life is just another foundational element of the community’s complex identity. “I have been extremely fortunate to have grown up in an area where I was able to learn about a variety of cultures, appreciate different perspectives and see the beauty of Mount Rainier

of free music camps, and I remember having so much fun,” Ely, a native of nearby Buckley, Washington says. “I wanted to create a place where kids could come and have a lot of fun and also learn all these cool musical things.” In addition to offering the kids a chance to participate in choir, handbells, and the bucket band, the organizers created a program that embraces diversity by highlighting music from different cultures. Oliver-Chandler hopes that their presence will inspire other BIPOC

on level of experience — but also on area of specialization and location. For instance, teachers working in a private school in Tacoma will make more than teachers working in a public school in a more rural area. Note: Check out our blog to explore teaching jobs in Washington state.Getting a master’s degree in education gives you the chance to work for diversity and positive social change.Teaching is a career you can grow into for the long-term. A skill for teaching, like a skill for writing or a

maximize the diversity of species. The other was convinced it had to be a temperate climate in order to be hardy enough to survive. “Those are both great answers, but they were polar opposites and we have to be okay with that,” Heath says. “When we can sit in a classroom and have discussions in the fictional world of a starship, we can actually listen to each other. I don’t know how to recreate that in the real world. But just imagine what we could accomplish if we could.” Read Previous Music and

most respectable form, it promotes a “World of Understanding” that students can use to learn about cultures and cultural diversity in the United States and abroad, develop intercultural skills and become involved citizens, both locally and globally. However, during my semester in Oaxaca and as part of my Kelmer Roe Fellowship research project on emigration, I found myself wondering who was included in the definition of global citizen and how the migrants impacted by globalization defined themselves

now.” Read Previous PLU to host public memorial for fallen sheriff’s deputy Read Next MediaLab explores issues of diversity with premiere of documentary series, ‘A World of Difference’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden

monthly training for our staff around cultural competency. By providing training for faculty and staff around meeting students’ wellness needs inside and outside of the classroom.  Also through the Student Life Division, by creating intentional places of connection, practice, and building of practical work and life skills in engagement with folks who reflect the diversity of our communities. PLU is leveraging the wisdom and expertise of student life professionals to create conversations with students

professors.  “I’m really glad I went to PLU for computer science because of those connections I made,” Ronquillo said. “I feel like it was a lot more genuine and a lot easier to create those connections because of how small these classes were. I’m excited for the future.” Read more stories from the Fall 2022 issue of ResoLute Magazine. Read Previous Rooted and Open: Rev. Jen Rude talks about centering community, spiritual diversity, and Campus Ministry Read Next WATCH THIS: Professor Marnie Ritchie

maximize the diversity of species. The other was convinced it had to be a temperate climate in order to be hardy enough to survive. “Those are both great answers, but they were polar opposites and we have to be okay with that,” Heath says. “When we can sit in a classroom and have discussions in the fictional world of a starship, we can actually listen to each other. I don’t know how to recreate that in the real world. But just imagine what we could accomplish if we could.” Read Previous Opening Doors