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Refracting Spectrums of Color Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / October 8, 2019 Image: The cast of “Spectrums of Color” takes a curtain call after a performance. October 8, 2019 By By Kiana Norman-Slack ‘17Marketing & CommunicationsNayonni “Nai Nai” Watts has autism, and she’s not afraid to be open and honest about it. “If people want to learn about autism, it’s best to learn from an autistic person rather than a non-autistic person,” she says.In January Watts debuted her student-led production

University of Washington PREP Posted by: alemanem / December 11, 2023 December 11, 2023 The University of Washington Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Academic year. The goal of the program is to assist candidates from underrepresented minority, physically disabled, and disadvantaged groups who already hold (or will by June 2024) baccalaureate degrees optimize their preparation for and successful completion of graduate

The Virtues of Video Posted by: bodewedl / August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 By Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer I recently offered a workshop on “flipping the classroom” and it has me thinking more and more about the virtues of instructional videos.  Even if you are not ready for a full classroom flip, instructional videos are a great way to boost students’ academic performance.  The key is to create 5-10 minute recordings that students can easily access.  Videos can be used for everything

A Symphony of Light Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 10, 2017 February 10, 2017 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerPacific Lutheran University presents the U.S. premiere of ‘Nordic Light Symphony,’ a multimedia production inspired by the Northern LightsThe Aurora Borealis is the largest optical phenomenon in the Earth’s upper atmosphere; a spectacular event, that many only dream of seeing. For those that aspire to see this natural phenomenon, you can get a glimpse at Pacific Lutheran

A Slice of Paradise Posted by: Kate Williams / March 28, 2018 March 28, 2018 A Slice of ParadiseThe Malick Folk Performing Company from Trinidad and Tobago will perform from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 22 in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts.Malick is the premier folk performing company of Trinidad and Tobago. The award-winning group travels internationally to represent its country, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the indigenous culture of the twin-island nation

gathering. “He’s going to be asking, in intelligence gathering, are there circumstances where it’s okay to use torture?” Kaurin said. Kaurin will be looking at the rules soldiers follow when deciding whether to torture, or not. And yes, there are rules on this, she said. “I will be looking at it logistically, from a soldier’s perspective,” she said. “Is there a way to torture ethically, consistent with the rules of war?” The Geneva Convention expressly forbids the use of torture, she said. But the Bush

Hoelter’s count. While monotonous work, Hoelter and Treichel agreed it was exciting to see all the variations of this very practical art form. “This gives you an idea of how this site fit in with the Aztec economy as a whole,” said Treichel. “This is a very basic technology,” said Andrews, carefully handling the large flake in his hand. It was used to shaving, hunting, scraping hides and drilling. Obsidian is the sharpest substance on earth. Yes, even sharper than steel. Under an electron microscope

May 10, 2010 Lost Boy of Sudan By Chris Albert The table in David Akuien’s South Hall apartment is covered with textbooks and worksheets, filled with meticulous notes. He sits down at the table and spends hours studying – this day it’s for an environmental studies test. David Aukien doesn’t blame or lament on the hardships he’s experienced. “It’s the card I’ve been dealt and you just have to deal with the card you’ve been dealt.” (Photos by John Froschauer) The glow of a television is behind

budget with a very modest surplus again this past year — a balanced operating budget, I am proud to say, for the 16th time in 17 years. Likewise, the strategic and wise management of our endowment corpus and a significant flow of new gifts is allowing us to gradually restore and then, as we look to the future, plan once again for increases in our endowment fund. Yes, Pacific Lutheran University continues to meet the economic challenges of our time. We have worked together. We have demonstrated our

October 13, 2010 The impact of eating By Kari Plog ’11 Ethics is not normally the first thing that comes to mind when dishing up your dinner plate, but for Beth Ann Johnson ethics is vital in making dietary choices. The conference will explore the ethics of eating. “The idea is we can eat in a sustainable way that’s good for the planet and the people who produce [the food],” Johnson said. Johnson, a member of Trinity Lutheran’s Hunger Committee, is one of the primary planners for the event