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him – it’s always on ESPN. Behind him on the left side of the wall is a poster of Mahatma Gandhi, with the quote “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” On the right of the wall is a poster of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial, his “I Have a Dream” speech in text below the image. “People like them can keep me on track everyday,” he said, pointing to the posters. “In the midst of war, people like me are still learning what they did. “These guys

encouraging his students to find theirs, as well.  Professor Parker understands the Classics as “a kind of archive in which we can see highly diverse people and cultures reflecting life’s meaning in all kinds of historical circumstances.” So, he helps students to learn from ancient texts about questions and ideas that can inform, guide, and raise questions for a meaningful life. Ancient texts are not just records of the past; they also invite interpretation and ask readers to determine what they value and

action in his unprecedented public health advisory, Our Epidemic of Isolation and Loneliness. In it, he calls attention to how the decline of social connection in the U.S. represents a significant health risk and threatens “to splinter and divide until we can no longer stand as a community or a country. Instead of coming together to take on the great challenges before us.”This year’s symposium will feature speakers from all around the world, including New York Times best-selling authors, artists

Flipping vs. Blending – What’s the Difference? Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer  Like it or not, technology is influencing the process of teaching and learning in new and evolving ways. Two key trends that draw upon innovations in technology and pedagogy are the flipped learning format and the blended learning format. As these terms are used more often and in varying ways, the difference between the two formats can become confused. I

Mary Beth Sheehan ’00, Immigration Law Attorney Posted by: Zach Powers / November 18, 2015 November 18, 2015 Mary Beth Sheehan ’00 is an award-winning attorney specializing in immigration law, including removal defense, asylum, U visas, VAWA claims, family-based petitions, adjustment of status and naturalization. Sheehan is one of 11 notable alumni currently featured in a billboard campaign that asks “what can you do with a PLU degree?” Others featured in the campaign include Android co-founder

November 3, 2008 Harmony invites campus into the discussion There are a lot of people listening about how candidates are going to address issues that are important to them this election. With concerns like the economy being at the forefront of political discussion, the Harmony Club wanted to make sure issues that they care about aren’t forgotten.“We’re trying to raise awareness of queer issues in this election,” said Cate Fisher, club co-commissioner. The club brought issues like gay marriage

of the nursing program and living in the residence halls for most of my time at PLU. The nursing program is just excellent. I really appreciated the holistic approach to nursing. The program gives you the space to really hone in on the nursing essentials, be an advocate, have a voice, and feel like that is part of your job as a nurse. I also really valued the mentorship, there are several professors that I still keep in contact with. Katie Blanchard at her commissioning ceremony in 2013. Katie