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While Mortvedt Library’s building is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic our exhibits continue–we are highlighting PLU students’ work online. Follow this link to the virtual exhibit of the Wang Center’s photo and video contest winners. The Annual Wang Center Photo & Video Contest is an…
community. Mortvedt Library displays these photos in the lobby every Spring to promote study away and to give students an opportunity to have their work viewed by a large audience. Featured image: “The gold metal in geology goes to . . .” by Isabel LaRue (class of 2020) received first place in the Lutes Away category. LaRue writes, “Exploring Deadhorse State Park gave us a chance to observe geological layers all around us, and realize just how grand the world that we are studying really is.” Location
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Environmental Health & Safety supports the university mission to educate for lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care by assisting instructors, researchers, students,
information. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for assisting the PLU community in implementing workplace health and safety policies and procedures. If you have any questions or safety concerns while at PLU, speak with your supervisor or contact the Environmental Health & Safety Manager at 253-535-7233 or safety@plu.edu.Mission StatementEnvironmental Health & Safety supports the university mission to educate for lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care by assisting
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Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,…
those who are not. As universities seek to provide students with every edge possible in procuring employment following graduation this distinct advantage must not be ignored. If we are to have journalists who are capable of accurately reporting on modern environmental issues, it should go without saying that our journalism students might benefit from taking advantage of natural science courses and ought to graduate with experience engaging the sorts of communities that are most often affected by
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PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior.
as reviewing other proposed policy, thinking about how it could affect paleontological resources,” Foss said. “We work on and review a lot of environmental impact statements and assessments, making sure they are adequate for paleontology. “We’re also really big in the planning and management process of public lands. If there is going to be a pipeline, right-of-way or an energy corridor that may affect a lot of paleontological resources, I get involved and explain how it will affect those
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Director projects take place that align with our positions -- Lute Vote, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Finance, and Public Relations/Administrative -- and through a DJS lens.
As leaders selected by your senators, we strive to advocate for you through our focus areas. We work to improve your academic experience and personal growth through Director projects. Director projects take place that align with our positions — Lute Vote, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Finance, and Public Relations/Administrative — and through a DJS lens. Our projects include hosting events on campus and collaborating with groups on campus that embody student values.
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To conclude our Spring 2022 course in “Whose Nature? Diverse Perspectives on the Outdoors” (ENGL 234), environmental literature students composed creative nonfiction essays and crafted video
Major Minute: Environmental StudiesClick the image below to read this year's newsletter Videos from Prof. op de Beeck's Environmental Literature course (ENGL 234).To conclude our Spring 2022 course in “Whose Nature? Diverse Perspectives on the Outdoors” (ENGL 234), environmental literature students composed creative nonfiction essays and crafted video presentations. They modeled their talks on the research-informed essays in Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s book World of Wonders. Each student chose an
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Thanks for visiting the PLU Environmental Studies Student Opportunity page. We will use this page to gather a range of opportunities of interest to our students.
Welcome!Thanks for visiting the PLU Environmental Studies Student Opportunity page. We will use this page to gather a range of opportunities of interest to our students. Note: We try to remain current, but some opportunities here will be out of date. Use this site to find relevant employers and graduate schools, and to identify the types of opportunities that might be available to you! You can always access a lengthy list of current opportunities at PLU Career Connections’ website. You can also
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Sonja Schaefer Studied Away in Beijing, China Fall 2014; Argentina/Antarctica J-Term 2014 Environmental Literature Class of 2016 Majors: Economics and Chinese Studies International Honors
Meet Your Sojourner Advocates Sonja Schaefer Studied Away in Beijing, China Fall 2014; Argentina/Antarctica J-Term 2014 Environmental Literature Class of 2016 Majors: Economics and Chinese Studies International Honors Entering PLU as undeclared but sure I wanted to study away, left me unsure on where and about what I wanted to study… But I did get started early my freshman year talking to Wang Center staff about my options. As freshman year progressed, I slowly realized that Economics and
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The PLU Department of Geosciences prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific
macro- to micro-scale geologic processes, features, and history, in terms of current geological theories. Communicate as a geoscientist in written and oral forms. Updated January 2019 Analyzing glacial meltwater on Mount Rainier, WA as part of a summer research project. Students mapping stratigraphy in Manchester State Park, WA. Field trip to Mt. Rainier addressing the geology and anthropology of the area. Led by Professor Peter Davis and Professor Bradford Andrews, Fall 2017. Summer research
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Some employees at PLU, primarily those who work outdoors, in food service, and environmental service positions may be exposed to temperatures that cause heat or cold stress.
Chapter 296-62 WAC, Part J-1WAC 296-62-090131.0 IntroductionSome employees at PLU, primarily those who work outdoors, in food service, and environmental service positions may be exposed to temperatures that cause heat or cold stress. Employees who work outside of the “comfort zone” may experience decreased levels of productivity and quality of work. The frequency of accidents also increases. Increased body temperature and physical discomfort promote irritability, anger, and other emotional
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