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  • resources in a responsible and appropriate way, he embraces the vision that technology offers to provide better solutions. Krause’s leadership acuity extends to the successful completion of major global initiatives, such as the Tekeze Hydropower Project in Ethiopia that increased power stability and provided reliable access to light, heat and water for 80 million people. Noteworthy projects currently designed or constructed by his firm include the new Panama Canal (documented in April 2015 on the

  • by Donald P. Ryan, Faculty Fellow in the Humanities at PLU, who served as Heyerdahl’s right-hand man from 1995-2002.  Ryan is still very much involved in Heyerdahl’s legacy including projects with both the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo and The Thor Heyerdahl Institute in Larvik, Norway. Activities in Norway celebrating Heyerdahl’s birthday (October 6th) include a day of lectures, the presentation of a new book on his scientific work, and a special honorary dinner to be attended by the king and queen

  • excellence and open doors for professional success. What do we do?Phi Alpha at PLU puts on educational information sessions, fundraising events, and social activities throughout the year. Phi Alpha engages in community service projects, volunteer opportunities, connection with alumni, and mentoring. There will be more information on this in future emails, or on our Instagram platform (@plusocw).The elected officers are:Co-President: Zoneice Grose Co-President: Ally Redford Media Manager: Areli Villegas

  • – even if it is something you’ve never done before. Especially if it is something you’ve never done before! That’s another way PLU is different. Whether you live on campus or off, we encourage you meet new people, learn from others and put your beliefs into action. In short: to discover a new passion – or several. Meaningful involvement that creates change and creates opportunities – that’s what university life at PLU is all about. And one thing we’ve found about PLU students – they rarely just get

  • . Students may turn in Reduced Course Load Authorization Form if they are facing any of the following reasons to be considered part-time: Illness or Medical Condition. Initial Difficulties with English Language (first semester only) Initial Difficulties with Reading Requirement (first semester only) Unfamiliarity with American Teaching Methods (first semester only) Improper Course Level Placement Concurrent Enrollment To Complete Course of Study in Current Term (graduating students only) Report change of

  • is one instructional technique or project that is particularly effective, innovative, or engaging? “I teach a unit on stress and health in Health Psychology in which students complete a series of self-report stress assessments, then develop a plan to incorporate one technique into their daily schedule. I now also provide students with unlimited use of an emWave device which measures somatic change and provides real-time feedback. This type of biofeedback increases self-awareness of stress

  • : Interpretations Definitions Illustrations Elaborate questions Historical contextualization Commentaries Connections to climate change Connections to environmental justice issues Connections to existing discussions of Jane Austen’s work related to the project’s focus in media (podcasts, memes, social media, interviews, etc), scholarship, or other venues Sharing a translation of a passage in another language and considering its differences/similarities A response to an existing annotation published under JAR Or

  • , when a new logo will be unveiled and featured on all of PLU’s athletic uniforms and gear. Now we will all still be known as the Lutes, mind you, but the logo will be of a knight. “It’s focusing on the big picture,” said Laurie Turner, PLU Director of Athletics. “It creates an identity with one mark associated with PLU athletics.” Before this fall, athletic teams also had varying lettering of PLU or Lutes. That too will change to one standard design using the word “Lutes.” The knight-Lutes logo, and

  • recognized as “the racial conscience of sport,” brings expertise and a call to action for a more just and inclusive sporting landscape.Lapchick’s journey in championing equality and leveraging the power of sports for positive societal change has left an indelible mark on national and international platforms. From founding the DeVos Sports Business Management Program at the University of Central Florida to delivering speeches in esteemed arenas such as the United States Congress, the United Nations, the

  • . For the first time they are not only living on their own, but also making decisions, learning, and growing independently. This semester has likely been a time of immense change for your student, and these changes often manifest themselves in a variety of ways—new haircut, new piercings, tattoos, changes in religious or political beliefs, etc. Your student will appreciate your support, rather than criticism, through this time of change. Recognize that while your student may be going through many