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  • sole source that cannot be found elsewhere The product or service to be obtained must be compatible with product or service already acquired by the University Continuation, maintenance or update of an ongoing service Time does not permit competitive bidding due to a public emergency. A “public emergency” is classified as the need to correct or prevent an emergency health, environmental or safety hazard and/or enable the emergency repair or replacement of existing equipment essential for daily

  • Brian Bannon Distinguished lute Therapy Dogs International Furry Friends Jeff Coffin Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Samuel Torvend Professor of Religion Amanda McCarty Environmental Scientist Vicci Martinez Acclaimed Songwriter Robert P. Ericksen Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies Emeritus Randal Pinkett Expert on race and equity Dian Million Associate professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Washington Laura Lieber Rabbi Shamil Idriss CEO of Search for Common Ground Charlotte

  • genres of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. Includes a study of techniques and forms to develop critical standards and an understanding of the writing process. (4) ENGL 232 : Women's Literature - IT, GE An introduction to fiction, poetry, and other literatures by women writers. Includes an exploration of women's ways of reading and writing. (4) ENGL 234 : Environmental Literature - IT Examines representations of nature in literature, and the ways in which humans define themselves and

  • . Her team collects and identifies the insects, working in and outside the lab studying the spread of West Nile virus. Blakney said it was PLU’s commitment to global citizenship, social justice and environmental conservation that helped her discover her vocation in public health. “It’s easy to get lost in numbers and statistics,” she said. “Having had that encouragement at PLU to think about social justice and environmental concerns helps humanize the numbers.” Blakney long assumed she would go to

  • ideas, but students are assessed on their ability to participate effectively. 31NominationsStudents learn about an important award relevant to the field of study, for example someone in economics might learn about the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, including what makes someone qualified for nomination. They then research outstanding individuals in the field, select one for nomination, and write a short profile page of the individual, indicating why he or she should be considered for the

  • by producing jobs that paid more. In contrast, Pierson asserted it would harm small businesses and ultimately cost jobs; they argued that even though the jobs would pay more there would be fewer of them. Aust and Pierson won the debate by swaying the 36 undecided votes to 15No. More than 175 people attended the Ruth Anderson Public Debate, bringing awareness of local issues to the PLU campus. PLU President Tom Krise, and economics professors from PLU and other local universities, activists from

  • will start making an immediate impact on the world—mostly because they already have done so much at PLU. Here’s a look at just a few outstanding members of this year’s graduating class.Greg HibbardMajors: Geoscience and Economics. Hometown: Olympia, Washington. Accomplishments at PLU: NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient, two-time Capital One First Team Academic All American (first male student-athlete in PLU’s history to receive this honor twice), 2014 Football Team Captain, football player all

  • here in Parkland and Tacoma. When you graduate, your degree will equip you with the cultural competency and sensitivity to be an effective participant in the global community of the twenty-first century. Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs Bilingual Legal Assistant at Hanis Irvine Prothero, Attorneys At Law Unaccompanied Children Caseworker/Child Protective Caseworker, International Rescue Committee (IRC) World Language Teacher (Spanish), Lincoln High School Environmental Scientist, Freese

  • opportunity to be part of a PLU learning community. Want to live in a community specifically focused on promoting well-being? The Wellness House is a community of students who are interested in engaging in conversations and activities that promote and sustain healthy lifestyles. Or maybe you want to join the Diversity, Justice & Sustainability community, with residential wings for First in Family, Students of Color, Environmental & Social Justice, and LGBTQ+. Love expressing yourself through art, music

  • that Alaska and the nation are looking away from crude and to something else, such as natural gas, of which Alaska also has an abundance, and could boost Alaska’s economy and employment. As for any environmental concerns this may generate, Parnell seems tempted to roll his eyes. But he doesn’t. He said the ground around the oil pipeline and Prudoe Bay is much cleaner than, say, the parking lot at any local grocery store. He is passionate about domestic violence issues, and holds up the Domestic