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, immigration, economy and democratic elections, testing their knowledge of multifaceted concepts and ideologies. Hall and Aust entered Spanish semifinals in eighth seed after mixed success in preliminary rounds. They faced two international teams from Colombia as well as a team from University of Denver, advancing to finals on a 2-1 split decision. Varsity debaters Tate Adams and Megan Bowen competed in the tournament’s English division and narrowly missed breaking into quarterfinals with 11 points after

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said. The 2009-2010 FAFSA can first be turned in on Jan. 1 and Soltis suggests turning it in by Jan. 31, even though it is before the deadline for some students. “The sooner the better because we start reviewing them right away,” Soltis said. Financial aid isn’t always gift aid, but there are always options, she added. Some students may face difficult circumstances during the downturn in the economy, but even as the country faces hard economic times there are still options. “If you’re having

families. “I don’t know who suffers more: Those who cross the border or those who stay behind,” said another interview subject in the film. In many parts of Mexico, the economy is dependent on the funds sent home from migrants in the U.S.  Communities such as the ones depicted in Germano’s film cannot survive without migration. Hispanic Studies major, Lauren Letsinger ’14 appreciated that the film gave the perspective of the individuals who stayed behind, explaining that those people are often easily

experience helps recent graduates cultivate highly sought-after skills that will launch their careers in today’s global economy.” College graduates with Peace Corps volunteer experience return home with a competitive edge for 21st-century jobs and advanced educational opportunities: They have cross-cultural, leadership, language and community development skills along with a global perspective. In addition, they give back to their communities in the United States and enrich the lives of those around them

Georgia is an educational tour, during which participants will visit symbolic sites such as the Civil Rights Memorial/Southern Poverty Law Center and the Rosa Parks Museum to learn about the history of the Civil Rights movement. ● The international option: Traveling with PLU’s School of Business to Nicaragua, participants will take a course on how nonprofits and social business can affect the local economy and community through a meaningful project. Students will work as group to install a well for a

strengthen our economy and help the environment,” said Terry Hayes, CEO of Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, which includes Tacoma. “Cleaning that dorm room and donating items to Goodwill can go a long way to supporting unemployed residents in Washington.” Four donation stations will be set up around campus May 19 to June 3, making less dumpsters, and more Goodwill donation stations than last year. Last year, PLU recycled 38,000 pounds of items that left campus, with much going to Goodwill

over the next eight years. – For every $1 in state support, our colleges invest over $14 in grant aid. – Our 10 colleges grant over $333 million in grants to students. – Our 10 colleges employ more than 7,000 faculty and staff and generate more than $2 billion annually to the state’s economy. For all these reasons, we support the state’s investment in students with demonstrated need to attend college; supporting the State Need Grant is an especially good investment for the state, since students who

capitol. Along with fellow panelists Todd Donovan of Western Washington University, Nicholas Lovrich of Washington State University and Washington State Senator Hans Zeiger, Chavez discussed findings on the political culture in Washington, elections, the state legislature, and demographics and immigration. The four panelists are all contributors to a forthcoming updated book from WSU Press on the politics of Washington State titled Governing the Evergreen State: Political Life in Washington

Disarming Polarization: PLU symposium to address national, global divisiveness Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 25, 2020 Image: The Wang Center Symposium takes up the issue of heightened political and societal polarization within the U.S. and globally as well as its primary consequence, the increasing inability to communicate and collaborate. February 25, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 25, 2020) — Noted academics, activists and practitioners whose