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WSEHA 2020 Student Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020 The WSEHA 68th Annual Educational Conference: 2020: A Clear Vision for Environmental Health will take place April 27-29, 2020 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA.  WSEHA will again be offering one or more student scholarships. Questions?  Please visit: https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for instructions and the application and recommendation forms. Or see the announcement-2020. The deadline for

I’m doing an individualized major with a focus on global health and economics. Over the past year, I’ve done a Global Studies capstone in relation to this major, and I’m organizing the curriculum so that it prepares me for medical school and (hopefully) a future career in medicine and public policy.” Matt: “Well done, Marc. Everyone: I’m Matt Macfarlane. I am majoring in Economics and History, and for the last several years I’ve also competed with the track and cross country teams here at PLU. For

opportunities while continuing to figure out what I am called to do. Amy Lynn Spieker – Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science Why PLU? It was a combination of things that brought me to PLU: the opportunity to play basketball, great financial aid and an enjoyable visit to campus. My PLU experience: Wonderful. I have learned in the classroom, about myself and most importantly about the relationships that make it all worth it. I can’t think of a single thing I would change. My next chapter: I

receive one-on-one career and internship guidance from seasoned alumni in your field of interest. Here are the three programs we’re offering this year: The College of Liberal Studies mentoring program is tailored for students in a diverse range of majors and minors, such as Anthropology, Chinese Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Gender, Sexuality, & Race Studies, Global Studies, History, Holocaust & Genocide Studies, Language & Literatures, Native American & Indigenous Studies, Philosophy

definitions of innovation all center around one word: forward.  People who are innovative are forward-thinking and forward-moving, and innovative products or ideas are ones that take us forward.  Modern innovation is not confined to business or economics, though. It can be found in every aspect of life, from health care and ethical thought to politics, religion, food production, and the entertainment industry. PLU’s 20-credit minor is interdisciplinary, with courses from 11 different schools and

school. Since fall 2020, Nelson has served as director of career and technical education (CTE) at Chief Leschi Schools, operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The school serves Native American students in preschool through high school.Nelson majored in economics at Carleton College in Minnesota but realized in 1985 —her senior year — that teaching was her calling. She started teaching in private schools, first in Minneapolis, then in Seattle. She moved into public education and taught in

professional/academic world. Naturally, majors such as Business, Art, Economics, History, and Communications are some of the core populations that will benefit from the major, and courses in those programs form the backbone of the minor. But I would encourage anyone to look at the list of courses available to meet program requirements if you have not already done so, just to see the diverse array of courses and faculty involved (over 20 PLU professors). I started in Innovation Studies as it was emerging as

being choked by plastic rings, the inventors hope that animals will be able to eat them if they want–or not. Importantly, the rings also use up less plastic than traditional rings, and they avoid other negative environmental effects. Better Chargers Anyone have a dead smart phone? If you’re in this category now and then, you might appreciate WattUp, a new wireless charging device developed by the Energous Corporation. Instead of having to remember to plug in your phones or other battery-powered

budgeting questions. Straight out of graduate school, she accepted an internship at ECOnorthwest, then run by the two founders “moonlighting” as University of Oregon professors. The organization’s roots lie in the intersection of environmental and economic issues — as Juntunen explains, “we made our name on the Exxon Valdez trial.” One founder was an expert during  the trial, on the side of the fishermen — a high-profile role that launched ECO. In Juntunen’s first few years at the firm, she worked

. Studying mathematics and statistics at PLU is not just about theory. It’s about applying these disciplines to real-world problems in science, engineering, economics, or finance. Whether you’re preparing for a career in education or planning to pursue further studies in a graduate program, our courses will challenge, inspire, and inform you about the beauty and power of mathematics and statistics, as well as their practical applications. Learn more about the mathematics program at PLU in one minute from