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March 4, 2014 Taking Sides on the Opium War Chinese students and Lutes hold heated debate on still-hot topic By Mahlon Meyer PLU Visiting Assistant Professor of History Winners of the 2013 China Open international college debate tournament visited PLU on Feb. 25 and joined Modern Chinese History students in a heated debate over the West’s invasion of China in the 19th Century. “The topic was, Was China to blame for the Opium War?,” said PLU Visiting Assistant Professor Mahlon Meyer, whose class
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History Channel show Modern Marvels, called “Panama Canal Supersized,” which airs at 9 p.m. PDT on Saturday, April 11. (Check your local listings for variations.) (Watch the Modern Marvels trailer here.) The canal project will be “one of the engineering wonders of the world,” just like the original canal, Krause said. “It’s the largest civil-engineering project in the world today and will double the shipping traffic over the current level when complete.” Krause said the project also: includes the
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challenges facing engineered electrochemical systems using rigorous experiments, efficient data analytics, and computer models, while optimally working in team environments. Such graduates provide substantial value to industry as employees compared to the existing candidates who generally have little or incomplete training in electrochemical science and are often not adept at using modern experimental design, data analytics and computation tools. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. The program is
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February 20, 2014 On a visit to a U.S.-funded mine-risk education seminar in Kayah State, Jerry White stands with fellow landmine survivors. U.S.-supported mine-risk education in Burma can serve as a platform to build trust between these armed groups, the military and the Burmese government. Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department. Turning Tragedy into a Sense of Mission: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Talks at PLU on Facing and Overcoming Obstacles By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing
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opportunity to serve my discipline, including students and peers,” Grahe said. “Since I arrived on the Psi Chi Board of Directors as vice president four years ago, I have advanced an agenda to increase research opportunities and participation (including crowd-sourcing projects) for our members. In January, the board approved my recommendation for a research advisory committee, and being president allows me to have a more active role in the early stages of that committee because I will remain on the board
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that children need an outlet to deal with loss, and this story can help with that.Charlotte's WebPresented by the PLU Theatre ProgramFebruary 13 at 7:30 February 14, at 2pm and 7:30pm Eastvold Auditorium in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsThis is the first Children’s Theatre production that PLU has done in a VERY long time. What went into putting all this together? PLU had a very strong children’s theatre program in the ’70s and early ’80s, and I wanted to revitalize it. I
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October 11, 2010 ‘No Salvation Apart from Earth’ By Chris Albert The Fifth Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture will feature Mark Brocker ’79 speaking about “No Salvation Apart from the Earth” starting at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18 in the CK Hall of the UC. Mark Brocker ’79 is the speaker for the 5th Annual Knutson lecture. As a student at PLU, David Knutson was his professor for “Modern Thought and Christian Consciousness.” Brocker will discuss Lutheran Pastor and Nazi resister Dietrich
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March 7, 2008 Vote for the first Hebrew Idol In another PLU twist on Fox’s popular singing series “American Idol,” assistant religion professor Tony Finitsis is bringing “Hebrew Idol 2008” to campus. The event stems from the final project in his “Religion and Literature of the Old Testament” course. In groups, students are asked to reflect on the contemporary relevance of the Hebrew Bible and re-tell a biblical story set in modern times. In the past, students wrote papers, created PowerPoint
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nations in my home state. So, I knew it would also be an opportunity to learn a lot more about these marginalized communities.” Chell worked as a health systems coordinator providing a variety of support to the program. “A few of my favorite projects were putting together a curriculum on how settler colonialism impacts social determinants of health,” she says. “We spoke with leaders in the community and pulled together academic articles that will be used for the fellowship, but also will hopefully
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opportunity to work directly with NSA Mathematicians on mission-critical problems and experience the excitement of the NSA mathematics community. While next summer is a ways away, we do encourage early applications as every participant must obtain a security clearance. Completed applications must be submitted by Oct. 15, 2021. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required. DSP/CASASP ad: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1161695 GMP ad: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job
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