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of Communication at PLU, believes that pairing seasoned debaters with issue experts will create a dynamic synergy. “These two debaters will bring with them excellent training, honed through many practices and college competitions,” he says. “The experts will bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience with the debate topic.” The event, which represents the 2015 installment of PLU’s annual Ruth Anderson Public Debate, represents an opportunity for students to engage with community leaders

of Kansas in 1981, with a major in special education and a minor in language development. He joined the PLU faculty in 1981 and since 1994 has held the rank of professor. Reisberg has contributed to the literature in special education by focusing on topics that can positively impact the lives of students with academic and behavior difficulties, among them classroom management, technology-based instructional methods, and para-educator training. He has held many roles in the School of Education and

$300,000. The money was used to provide and establish prevention programs on campus, training and services to victims of sexual assault, she said. Some of the key programs the Women’s Center provides throughout the year include the Vagina Monologues, Men Against Violence speakers, and the Purple Shirt campaign to promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Last year, more than 1,100 people around campus wore the distinctive purple shirts. “We were very proud that so many wore that shirt,” Hughes said

procedures and building plans on the emergency training and exercises website. The exercise  will be evaluated with the help of law enforcement and college administrators. Emergency procedures will be refined after the exercise, based on their observations. The drill is over at the end of the class period. Emergency Building Coordinators (EBC) in every building have created lock down plans, have keys, and are trained to facilitate a lock down during business hours. Resident Directors  serve the same

. (Contact HR for more info.) PLU is making significant investments to improve the Lute experience as well as remain competitive among our peers. This includes maintaining our commitment to the Liberal Arts, and also investing in key growth areas such as Nursing. Diversity continues to be an area of focus and progress includes the appointment of Jennifer Smith as Dean of Inclusive Excellence and the Board of Regents and Presidential Search Committee participating in implicit bias training. Work in this