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took a course entitled “Modern Thought and Christian Consciousness.” The course was taught by a professor named David Knutson, for which the lecture series is named, along with his wife Marilyn. Brocker was introduced to the work of Bonhoeffer by Knutson. While Brocker was attending PLU, and taking that course, Knutson went legally blind. “It was inspiring how he found a way to keep on teaching in the face of this challenge,” Brocker said. “I have always admired his love of learning and of engaging

academic programs, student scholarships, improved academic and athletic facilities and operating support and special projects. The focus of the final year of the campaign will be on Rieke Science Center and athletic facilities enhancements. Rieke Science Center requires upgraded equipment and reconfigured internal space to meet the demands of scientific inquiry, teaching and learning in the coming decades. The development of two all-weather fields on lower campus will enhance the athletic and

begin their study in Lillehammer at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialog where they engage in structured dialog sessions with students from the Balkans/Caucasus regions and the Middle East. Study at the Oslo International Summer School includes an interdisciplinary six-week undergraduate level course in peace studies. “For our students to be able to go to such an intense and high quality learning environment is something they just can’t learn any other way,” Berguson said. “It just can’t be

research and development department. He credits his professors in the PLU biology department, particularly Mary Ellard-Ivey and Ann Auman, for being able to move so fluidly – and quickly – up the ranks. “My profs had a very similar view: No matter what we were studying, they would always bring it back to the bigger picture,” Manso said. “They would put everything we were learning in context, quite literally saying, ‘Here’s how this will look in the workplace.’” That ability to take scientific concepts

help open the discussion.” After months of hard work, “Beyond Burkas and Bombers” will premiere on April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Please visit www.plu.edu/medialab for more information. Read Previous Share your Zipcar experience for a chance to win! Read Next Learning about the next step COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a

to the public, Speakers Bureau presentations range from pop culture to food to history. The presentations aim to be energetic and encouraging with the goal of inspiring discussion among the audience and in the community. The Ciabattari has two upcoming presentations open to the general public: On Feb. 6, she will be speaking in Redmond at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Lunch and Learn Program, and on March 3, she will present at Edmonds Community College for the Conversations in

Personal Empowerment Team) and Sex+, as well as the educational programs we do for targeted populations, such as athletes, students studying abroad and incoming students,” Warwick said. “More importantly, I am looking forward to learning other ways of ‘doing’ prevention education that I can bring back to PLU so we can enhance and expand our current programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for me professionally as well as for PLU to be again recognized as experts and leaders in the area of sexual

honor by meeting Tree Campus USA’s five standards, which include maintaining a tree-advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects. The recognition from the Princeton Review identities PLU as one of the 353 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States. The education services company chose the schools for the sixth annual edition of its “Green Guide” based on data

month and beginning to look for jobs, I think its extremely important to understand how to value your education and experience,” Moran said. “Many students are chiefly concerned with finding a job and don’t realize that they do have some agency to negotiate their salary.” Catherine Swearingen, Executive Director of PLU’s Career Connections, said everyone can benefit from this workshop, so while the focus is on women, it is open to all students. “The AAUW workshop is a powerful learning tool that

Corps, then later to conduct her research after migrating to the U.S. at almost 30 years old.  This discussion explores the complexities of care and service abroad through the lens of three amazing PLU professors, each providing a unique perspective and experience. If you are interested in service abroad, have served abroad, or are interested in learning about ways you can be a more conscious global citizen, give this podcast a listen. Read Previous PLU announces spring partnership with the Clemente