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January 22, 2013 Mycal Ford ’12 has spent the year teaching in Taiwan on a Student Fulbright Fellowship. Mycal Ford ’12: A journey of discovery leads this Lute to China and Taiwan By Barbara Clements University Communications Mycal Ford eyed the skewer of fried scorpions he held at arm’s length in front of him and knew he had a decision to make.  Was he going to hold true to his promise to himself – “Say yes to everything?” He had come to Chengdu, China, one of six PLU Gateway programs, with

introducing myself, and he invited me to attend rehearsals for the Passion. While having coffee prior to rehearsal, Stefan asked if I would like to do the U.S. premiere of this piece at PLU. Of course I said yes! The chance to bring this wonderful new work to my singers and also have them work with Stefan and the composer was something I just couldn’t pass up! There’s been a lot of collaboration involved in the Passion Week with community organizations, alumni and PLU programs. What has that been like

resistance to those forces) in the United States, and especially in the 20th century. Her research into the subject include examinations of anti-gay ballot measures in the 1970s, racism in the military in World War II, and feminist voices in popular literature in the post-WWII decades. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary programs and fields of study, including Women’s Studies and Peace Studies, and has participated in research and projects that center on the importance of historical thinking in

it brings our community together to decide what are the biggest issues impacting health in Laramie County. Second, I get to work within the hospital to acquire grants and work with existing programs to address those identified needs.  We were awarded a Department of Justice grant this year to implement Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (thanks for starting this program, Seattle!) here in Cheyenne to help individuals struggling with substance abuse, through a harm reduction approach, find the

be used for volunteer programs like Teach for America and Americorps.”A passion that started at PLU This wasn’t the first time Chell found herself supporting a health network. She got an early taste of this work while at PLU when she volunteered for the Neighborhood Clinic, a clinic in Tacoma that provides healthcare and wellness services to those who cannot afford them. She became aware of the clinic from Benita Ki, the clinic’s executive director who was also Chell’s ultimate frisbee coach at

significant contributions to their respective fields and work to assist students in making advancements towards their academic and career goals.) I applied, interviewed, and was offered the position!Learn more about PLU's Mentoring ProgramAlumni and Student Connections offers mentoring programs that connect students with accomplished professionals from PLU’s alumni network.  Interested in having a mentor or being a mentor? Registration closes on October 15, 2023. Atosha is a Great Horned Owl who was

JoDee Keller put the church in contact with Greenaway, who jumped at the opportunity. She spent J-Term 2007 organizing the program and recruiting tutors from across campus, largely from the social work and education programs. “The idea was to help these kids be successful in school … helping with homework, communicating with them and hoping they don’t get lost in the system,” Keller said. “The emphasis is on learning, but also mentoring and helping them adjust to the Western lifestyle.” Each week

the house, on this day at a local coffee shop. Streich has lost 70 lbs and now exercises five days a week. All blood levels are better. Carlson found programs to help pay for the meds. She credits Carlson, 25, with helping her take control of her own life. Carlson knows that the program is paying off when she calls one day to find Streich isn’t home. “Her husband told me she was out with the girls.” These visits not only affect the patient, but the entire family, notes Scott Ross, a nursing

they even contradict.” Navkiran “Navi” Randhawa Chemistry and Biology Tacoma, Wash. Randhawa loves this – she sees it as a way to engage in ideas she might not otherwise encounter if she spent all her time in the science building. This is by design. Whereas many universities, have programs that focus on global issues, what makes PLU’s truly unique, is that such issues are looked at from multiple perspectives and multiple disciplines – course material is drawn from at least two countries with

and hopes it continues. “Little things every single year would be inspirational,” Green said. “It shows we’re making progress and not putting it on the back-burner.” As for the next step in her journey, Green is applying to law schools. She hopes to practice civil rights law and work with youth and families involved in the criminal justice system, as well as disabled individuals. She hopes to get accepted to law programs at the University of Washington, Seattle University or Gonzaga University