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Rick Barot making a presentation during the Rainier Writers Workshop at PLU, which he directs. In the teaching that I do, particularly in creative writing classes, the notion of the two desks is a central element of my pedagogy. For many, the idea of a poetry-writing class probably draws on a caricature of people having a therapy session in a vaguely bohemian atmosphere, complete with candles and patchouli. This is an image of creativity as self-indulgence, dependent on the idea that poetry —not to

. Wakea and Hoʻohokulani then have another son, a human named Haloa, after his brother. From Haloa descends the Hawaiʻian people, making kalo the elder brother of Native Hawaiʻians.Dr. Hammerstrom, who originally launched this course in 2014 “to give students real-life experience with the various religious traditions of East Asia,” continues to add more activities like the loʻi to integrate the indigenous cultures of Hawaiʻi into the course with the Diversity Center’s Nicole Juliano, who has helped

February 18, 2010 Road map to a green campus At PLU, sustainable practices isn’t just a buzzword or passing fad By Chris Albert This semester, the university has put the concept into action by making a comprehensive sustainability plan – PLU’s Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Guide. PLU has a road map to making its carbon footprint nothing. “We have a long history of practicing sustainable environmental stewardship at PLU,”said President Loren J. Anderson. “Now this comprehensive plan

professional behavior to best serve the needs of clients. Program is designed to serve high growth professions and to enhance the skill set of novice and experienced practitioners in exercise, sport, performance and health related careers. /*

of an integration program initiated through Sol y Luna. “I’m going to broaden my presence and work with the entire school staff and assist them in how they work with all kids,” Williams said . “I’ll work with teachers, staff and administration to help them to work differently with the student population in terms of discipline and classroom management.” The approach that he will use is termed “positive behavior support.” He has experience with implementing this approach in numerous schools in

Baylor University. The competition was divided into two rounds, followed by a final jeopardy question. The trio of competitors from PLU excelled in the categories of metabolism, anatomy, behavior, and endocrinology.  “This achievement is significant to us and PLU because it shows how great our undergraduate program is and the opportunities it offers,” said Pociernicki. “It put PLU on the map and I couldn’t be happier about that as this school deserves the recognition.”  To qualify for the national

, funny, and harmless. In reality, stalking can be scary, dangerous, isolating, and traumatic. A stalker is most often a current or former intimate partner, an acquaintance, or a family member. “Stalking is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress. Stalkers use a variety of tactics, including (but not limited to): unwanted contact including phone calls

the NCAA Championships. Luksich holds the 19th best vault in Division III this season, clearing a school record 12 feet, 4 inches, at the PLU Invitational while Nguyen is 22nd in the nation, having cleared 12′ 2 ½” yesterday afternoon at the GFU Final Qualifier. Luksich and Nguyen are the first Lutes to compete, vaulting at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific) on Thursday. Darius Chaffin is the fourth Lute making their nationals debut, heading to Ohio in the javelin. The first-year owns the 10th best throw in the

through this process guarantees energy in your home for at least 25 years. “It’s the only thing you can buy that actually pays for itself,” Burkhartzmeyer said. “You eventually get your money back. After your initial expense there is no expense.” Burkhartzmeyer said a project similar to the one Tegels invested in costs roughly $11,000. However, Tegels said the decision to install the panels was more than just a personal financial investment. “I wanted to be a part of this whole effort to do the right

professor of music Gregory Youtz and his faculty peers have proved to be up for the challenge.Under the recommendations of public health professionals and the guidance of the governor’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic, PLU made the decision on March 7 to transition Spring semester courses from the traditional classroom setting to a remote learning format. We discussed with Youtz the impact that decision has had on his Class Composition MUSI 326 course, how he’s adapted his teachings to meet this new