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classroom, and become the first in his family to attend college. These stories are all familiar to Michael Farnam, himself a veteran and currently working on his environmental studies degree at PLU. He plans to graduate in 2013. Veterans find a welcoming home and academically supportive environment on campus, Farnam said. As PLU’s VetsCorps Representative, Farnam helps the approximately 130 veterans navigate through financial aide and scheduling questions, to whether they should go back to school at all

and Dean of Graduate and Summer Studies in 1975. He was recognized with an Excellence in the Arts award from the university in 1988 for becoming “a champion for the education, support and advocacy of all the art disciplines; the creative processes that reflect most honestly the human spirit.” During his time at PLU, Dick helped make the university’s School of Arts one of the best in the region, working with the chairs of art, music and theater departments, hiring excellent faculty and bringing

. in Xavier 201. About the Author: Joshua L. Reid was born and raised in Washington and is a registered member of the Snohomish Indian Nation. Reid is currently an associate professor of American Indian Studies and the John Calhoun Smith Memorial Endowed Associate Professor of History at the University of Washington. Reid’s presentation is titled “Makah Voices and the Sea” and will be related to his inaugral book “The Sea is my Country.” This award-winning book explores the Makahs, a tribal nation

Women’s Studies Association conferences in 2016, and were accepted to present. Taiwo and Hambrick presented different aspects of their research at each conference that November. At ASHE, the pair participated in a roundtable discussion during which they shared their research process. Hambrick said she enjoyed how the roundtable dialogue centered on black women. They discussed transitioning, black women in doctoral studies at PWIs, and black girls in K-12. Engaging in conversation with black women

corrupted upper-class society itself. In that regard, it is as much a story about social inequality as it is about a murderous barber.” Sweeney Todd runs March 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. in Eastvold Auditorium of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite. $10 – General admission $5 – 60+, military, alumni and students free – 18 and younger Read Previous Upcoming Student Series Production, Blood Wedding Read Next Dance 2019

science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

at the plan put forth by Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican nominee John McCain. And he isn’t necessarily going to favor one plan over another. “It is not a simple, direct moral war and it’s very complex and nuanced underneath,” he said. “It doesn’t necessarily break along liberal and conservative lines.” And it’s not a new topic. This KPLU report, looking at the health care issue, notes that Franklin Roosevelt wanted to include a universal health care program in his Social Security

,” Siburg said. “It’s the very Lutheran concept of looking at your passions and finding your life’s calling.” For Siburg it is all part of the idea of answering a call to be part of something that is bigger than ourselves, trying to engage questions of service, finding what we hold most dear and learning how we can most effectively contribute to the social contract. “Spiritual growth or exploration is unique to each individual,” Siburg said. He said many students take immediately to the ideas that are

his wife, PLU grad Shannon Park ’96, a licensed clinical social worker, have been there ever since. Even though OSF is decidedly in Comins’ comfort zone, it is no easy task. Each season, he’ll perform in two to three productions, totaling about 120 shows a year, sometimes performing in as many as 10 productions a week. “It’s a grueling schedule,” he said, “but you get used to it. It’s a rhythm. “I would not trade my experience for anything.” “Julius Caesar” plays in OSF’s New Theatre March 25

environment is “an important part of PLU’s DNA,” he added. This commitment to sustainability intertwines seamlessly with PLU’s commitment to social justice and diversity, he said. Several of the future goals for PLU include incorporating a carbon offset for air travel by 2014 and using more geothermal energy in the halls and buildings. During the ceremony, it was announced that Hinderlie Hall won this fall’s unPLUg challenge to reduce energy consumption by 16 percent, when compared with last year’s