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2017 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationThe 10th annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education “Synagogue & Church” will take place November 1-3 at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will dive into the controversial role of the Roman Catholic Church and its relationship to the events of the Holocaust. The speakers will present on the heated debate about the role of Pope Pius XII, examine the role of Catholic antisemitism, inaction by many Church leaders, and
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I&TS Service DirectoryInformation & Technology Services (I&TS) provides technology, library resources, and a wide range of services, planning, and leadership in support of the university’s core teaching-learning mission. This directory provides a comprehensive listing of Information & Technology Services offered to the PLU community.TopicsA-ZSearchTopicsAccounts and PasswordsPLU ePass accounts, changing passwords, department & organization accountsCybersecurity Awareness Training253-535-7525
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Postcards with Recycled Materials and engage in discourse about our role in caring for earth, particularly when it comes to the waste we create. This event will explore our relationship to the earth and how choosing to consciously engage in our waste and recycling practices helps to promote a symbiotic relationship between humans and the earth, where we recognize the ways in which the earth gives to us and in turn find ways to practice kindness and gentleness towards the earth. Noon DJS Lounge Check
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Saltwater Brewery of South Florida. Yup, you can eat these edible six pack rings (YouTube) that come along with beer or your favorite beverage. If you’re thinking that “edible” means humans are supposed to eat the packaging after you drink the product, don’t worry–these rings are really meant for animals, many of whom have been harmed or killed by traditional “plastic” six-pack packaging rings in the past. Not only are these containers edible, they are biodegradable and compostable as well. Instead of
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fireworks blasting from the top of the Space Needle, chemists can envision things differently compared to other people. Inspecting a snowflake, I can envision the shape arising from the H2O molecules lining up in beautiful geometric arrays that are intrinsically, but invisibly, beautiful. When I’m munching on a spicy, deep fried jalapeño popper, I often recall the structure of capsaicin, why it’s “hot” and so deliciously fat-soluble. Chemistry describes the way that we, as humans, look at things at an
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risks, benefits, ethical concerns, and food security issues.IHON 259: Starship DesignIn this course, we will explore ecology by designing a hypothetical starship to bring humans to another star, probably Proxima Centauri, our nearest interstellar neighbor. This class will culminate with an actual starship design. Importantly, this is a course about asking big questions and pursuing insightful answers. Although we will be using some scientific methods of inquiry and exploring scientific ideas, this
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treat humans badly, we don’t treat animals badly and we shouldn’t treat the Earth badly,” he said. “When you get involved more, you start thinking about it more.” Tegels recently invested in an effort that goes beyond simply replacing quick car rides for leisurely bike rides, when he became the first customer for Parkland Light & Water to enroll in the net metering system. This process allowed him to become his own source of power generation, by powering his home through the installation of 10 solar
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life.” Dahms was asked to join Sonnenberg – a professed “plant nut” – and Assistant Professor of Biology Neva Laurie-Berry to investigate altered forms of the receptor for the plant hormone jasmonate, a chemical that controls a plant’s response to infection and injury. In essence, the trio is trying to find out if, by manipulating its receptor, they can make the plant resistant to infection without residual side effects. Plants have fewer chromosomes than humans, so mutating one part to fight
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Projects and PurchasesThe committee reviews capital expenditure (improvement/upgrade projects and equipment purchases) needs, sets priorities, and makes recommendations to President’s Council. Final approval of projects and equipment purchases are made by President’s Council. Program Leaders are then notified of the list of approved capital expenditures for the next fiscal year. Most projects and purchases are completed in the summer and during university closures of the following fiscal year
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Law and Government JOSHUA ORF-RODRIGUEZ (2010) Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General’s Office Majors: English, Literature Concentration; Classics Minor: Religion Graduate Degree: Juris Doctorate, University of Washington School of Law, 2015 How did your English major establish a foundation for your career path? A dirty little secret about being a lawyer is that a large part of it is writing what are basically persuasive essays to the court, a client, or opposing counsel
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