Fall 2019

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jannah Maling
COPY EDITOR
Jessica Fernandez
ART DIRECTORS
Sara Ah Sing
Jannah Maling
PHOTOGRAPHER EDITOR
Bethany Endo
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Jasmine Yabut
STORY EDITORS
Kayla Wong
WRITERS
Daniela Avila
Dr. Jeffrey Carr
Evan Hamner
Tatum Tricarico
Abigail Young
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Marcus Emerson
Bethany Endo
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Dr. Màximo Escobedo
from the director of office of multicultural
& international student services (MISS)
As the director of this amazing department, I am delighted to share this beautiful piece of art with you. I pray that
the stories and articles in this magazine bring you closer to reconciling our differences so we can celebrate our
diversity. I also hope you find this information useful in navigating around campus and getting to know MOSAIC.
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for PLNU students with rich multicultural heritages to integrate and
interact with diverse cultures by promoting inter-group awareness, healthy identity and inclusiveness through
intentional educational programming. The international student services aspect of our office specifically provides
appropriate support for international students and is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural respect, perspectives
and appreciation toward global citizenship.
Multicultural Opportunities for Students Actively Involved in Community (MOSAIC) houses eight multicultural
student affinity groups: Association of Latin American Students (ALAS), Asian Student Union (ASU), Black
Student Union (BSU), B.R.E.A.K. (Beauty, Revival, Equity, Action, Knowledge), Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi), Hui ‘O
Hawai’i, U.N.I.T.E. (Uniting National and International Students Through Education) and the Team Barnabas
Mentoring Program. The heart of the office of MISS is the members of the clubs and organizations. MOSAIC
clubs intentionally seek to deliver a cross-cultural, intercultural and multicultural educational component in
programming. Through MOSAIC, this office provides social opportunities to the entire PLNU campus.
Because of the inclusive mindset of this department, we welcome students from all walks of life and all students
are encouraged to make the choice to be challenged by the many diverse opportunities offered through
programming, student leadership and cultural awareness. Each one of our students is highly encouraged daily to
share their own unique story and at the same time celebrate and respect the story of their peers. I encourage you
to be a part of the MOSAIC family.
We live life as if God’s kingdom is on earth. We believe we are called to come together from every nation, tribe
and tongue to worship the Creator of the universe and we welcome you to join us!
Sam Kwapong
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