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argumentation and leaving the event equipped to offer the best arguments for their perspective. This augmented public debate was characterized, we discovered, by rapid invention of new ideas, increased audience engagement, and the extension of the public debate to the community. These new arguments spilled off Twitter into the broader public sphere. For example, Angie Tinker, one of the debaters featured in the Ruth Anderson Debate, reiterated key arguments from the debate when she appeared on PBS following

Tournaments and Trophies Students took home two semi-finalist trophies to start the season at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore. Angie Tinker ‘16 and Brendan Stanton ‘16 beat their open-division quarterfinal finish from the previous year and first-years Megan Bowen ‘18 and Tori Sullivan ‘18 showed their strength by winning a semi-final award in the novice division. Breaking an old record, the team took home the greatest number of world’s style debate awards at one tournament in the program’s history

University’s Diversity Center community members past and present team up for a special podcast series. Angie Hambrick, PLU’s Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability, hosts the podcast as it explores important topics such as race in America, inclusion, systematic oppression and ally-ship. “When we say dCenter Alums, it encompasses a large spectrum of alums who’ve come through PLU,” Hambrick said. “Either folks who were part of the center when they were students, or if they weren’t

solidarity, Jenny M. James, Chair of Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies Angie Hambrick, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Justice and Sustainability

focused on queer identities and hurtful words surrounding them, said dCenter director Angie Hambrick, who teamed with Lace Smith, then with Student Involvement and Leadership, to turn those ideas into art. The first posters, which appeared in 2012, featured students tearing up phrases including “That’s so gay,” “Lame,” “Retarded,” “Ghetto,” “Fat” and “Illegal.” “We then decided to expand the words,” Hambrick said. “We really wanted the campaign to be about individual choice—words that they’re hearing

Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities — the fifth highest among smaller schools — but the program serves students pursuing a wide range of post-graduate opportunities in service. Along with her colleagues Ami Shah and Giovanna Urdangarain, Wiley also recently participated in a fascinating podcast hosted by Angie Hambrick, associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability, on the ethical and practical complexities of service abroad. “I hope our

undergraduate certificate program. In 2019, PLU made the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities — the fifth highest among smaller schools — but the program serves students pursuing a wide range of post-graduate opportunities in service. Along with her colleagues Ami Shah and Giovanna Urdangarain, Wiley also recently participated in a fascinating podcast hosted by Angie Hambrick, associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability, on the ethical and practical

Beth Kraig, Dean of Students Eva Frey and Diversity Center Assistant Vice President Angie Hambrick were especially valuable. “Honestly there were a lot of staff — both queer and straight — who were really fantastic,” Brewer said. “While things are a bit different at PLU now, I think they really helped bring it to that point.” Brewer held a variety of jobs after graduating in 2003. She worked as a bank teller, sales associate and barista before joining the Rainbow Center’s full-time staff in 2011

friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history of the islands’ colonial past; exploring

with other alumni, staff, family and friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history