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officials to present an extensive view of food waste. “Food waste is really an issue that is overlooked in society,” Brasgalla said. According to the United Nations, 30 to 40 percent of the U.S. food supply is wasted, which equates to more than 20 pounds of wasted food per person, per month. “Food is thrown away at all levels of the chain, from the farm all the way to the consumer. What’s really tragic is that some of the food is completely edible,” Brasgalla said. “Many times food is discarded because

deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year.   That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of

professors Kane Anderson, Amy Young and Michael Zbaraschuk. Previous Episodes ``Violence``Guests: Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin``Advocacy``Guests: Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O’Brien and Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Justin Eckstein``Climate``Guests: Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill``Gender``Guests: Women’s Center Director Jennifer

. psychology professor Michelle Ceynar, philosophy professor Pauline Shanks Kaurin)Stay Connected with PLU Audio Subscribe on ItunesFollow on SoundCloud Read Previous PLU student recounts election-night experience in TV newsroom Read Next Lutes give back to community, troops ahead of Thanksgiving COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships

words and my thoughts into this one.” Aikin has won awards with her powerhouse voice, including two Stellar Awards for her previous release, a self-titled album from January 2009. While a student at PLU, Aikin performed in University Chorale and the Choral Union under Director Richard Nance. Aiken graduated in 1997 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. After working as a nurse in the greater Tacoma area for several years, she decided to try out for the first season of the American Idol-esque BET

Washington to the list), I’m hopeful that research projects will also be funded in associated disciplines, including mathematics, electrical engineering, acoustics, statistics, psychology, philosophy, business—even historical studies examining the impact of voice technologies on culture and society. For a look at what PLU students are doing currently in machine learning and biology research, check out this video of Dr. Renzhi Cao’s computer science class this past year. There are so many good

project can receive up to $4,000. The faculty members who received the award for the next academic year are: Spencer Ebbinga, art; Michael Halvorson, history; Susan Harmon, business; Diane Harney, communication and theatre; JoDee Keller, social work; Erin McKenna, philosophy; Laurie Murphy, computer science and computer engineering; Eric Nelson, languages and literatures; Matthew Smith, biology; Marianne Taylor, psychology; Claire Todd, geosciences; and Robert Wells, communication and theatre

, Julie’s career embodies PLU’s mission of thoughtful inquiry, leadership, service and care,” said Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., a PLU kinesiology professor who served as a performance psychology specialist and assistant coach for the U.S Women’s National team. Commencement will be held at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, May 28th at 2:30 pm. Additional details are available at plu.edu/commencement.PODCAST: Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyPLU Professor Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., joins podcast host Julie Foudy to

Interaction. The lecture is sponsored by the Department of Sociology and Social Work, with support from the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Department of Psychology. For more information contact the Department of Sociology and Social Work at (253) 535-7294. Read Previous PLU named leader in recycling Read Next Engineer turned poet named Washington State Poet Laureate COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently

September 29, 2012 Alumni Kevin Anderson ’80, Holly Foster ’96, Andrea Sander ’05, and Stephen Alexander shares their thoughts on vocation during the Meant to Live conference’s alumni panel. (Photo by John Froschauer) ‘Follow your bliss’ By Chris Albert The resounding advice from a panel of social sciences alumni during the Meant to Live conference was: “Follow your passion.” “I have always been interested in a lot of things,” said Holly Foster ’96, who majored in psychology and theater