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January 15, 2010 Olympic medalist turns the world’s attention to Darfur and human rights issues By Barbara Clements In 2006, international journalists gathered around a relatively unknown skater, preparing for the usual lines about the long journey to winning an Olympic gold medal and thanks to mom and dad and his coach for supporting him. But that’ not the speech they received from Joey Cheek. Joey Cheek, gold medalist and humanitarian, will speak at the Wang Center Symposium in March. Cheek
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While many of their classmates braved a chilly winter back in Parkland, three Lutes sat on a beach in Hawaii watching whales. No, it wasn’t vacation. It was research.
opportunities to showcase student-faculty research. “It’s nice to put forth my research, voice my concerns, and show people topics they might not have thought about.” While many of their classmates braved a chilly winter back in Parkland, three Lutes sat on a beach in Hawaii and witnessed the incredible moment when a humpback whale taught her calf how to breach near the shore. No, it wasn’t vacation. It was research. The group of Pacific Lutheran University students — Mikaela Haglund ’19, Lexi Higgins ’19
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Research at the School of BusinessThe faculty of the School of Business at PLU are committed to scholarship, innovation, and a global perspective. To foster a relevant and vibrant research community we maintain ongoing scholarly contributions in our respective fields. Select the link below to view a sample of recent academic publications. Business Faculty Research
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 6, 2016)-The seventh episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “failure” among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Art and Design Jp Avila , and Assistant Professor of Business Kory Brown . “Open…
implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Previous OTI topics include “Climate,” “Gender,” “Violence” and “Advocacy.” Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu.Conversation Highlights 6:50: How can failure present a path to success? 10:00: Developing a “thick skin” for failure and the ability to problem solve following failure. 14:00: How can
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general research areas of the laboratory. There are also opportunities for collaboration with researchers and faculty at the National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM), and that can connect modeling and laboratory-scale studies to the larger field-scale, geological-scale, and remote sensing observations. The interested candidates are encouraged to (i) apply directly to the Ph.D. programs in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston, and (ii) fill out the application form
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Andrea Munro Research GroupIn the Munro Lab, we study the synthesis, surface chemistry, stability, and properties of colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals. We have studied ligand exchange and we grow nanocrystals in a variety of shape and sizes. Student researchers work in our lab during the academic year and as part of the Natural Sciences Undergraduate Summer Research Program. In a typical summer 2-3 undergraduate students work in the Munro Lab for 10 weeks. They learn to synthesize colloidal
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Connection through TranslationKiyomi Kishaba and Professor Rona Kaufman track Jewish Migration to UruguayWhy the Digital Humanities Lab Impacts UsProfessor Adela Ramos on the Collaborative, Technological Approach to Humanistic ProjectsThe Importance of Dead LanguagesProfessor Collin Brown on Dead Languages and the Modern Human ExperienceSharing Passion for ScholarshipThe Kelmer Roe Scholarship in the Humanities Supporting Student-Faculty Research
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The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept.
SING! 500 years of Faith, Reform and Liberationwith an evening concert by The National Lutheran ChoirThursday, Sept. 28, 2017 “A Brief History of the Lutheran College Choral Tradition in America” - Dr. Richard Nance, Director of PLU’s The Choir of the West Watch The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceCome Join in the Song and Celebration! The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 28 beginning in the Regency Room of the
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series, titled “A World of Difference,” explores issues of diversity, including gender, race, immigration and social class. The first two segments, about immigration and gender, will screen at 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Seattle Central Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. in Seattle. The other two portions of the series will premiere in Tacoma later this spring. “A World of Difference” was jointly sponsored and supported by PLU’s School of Arts and Communication, the Wang Center for Global Education and
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Kelmer Roe Fellowships in the Humanities LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022
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