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  • Originally published in 2021 Dr. Samuel Torvend spent his sabbatical during the 2019-20 school year researching environmental consciousness and sustainability in early medieval monastic communities. Early medieval monasteries were built to last, he emphasizes. “When these monastic communities were established, they did not think they…

    Sustainability in Monastic Communities Posted by: alex.reed / May 22, 2022 May 22, 2022 By Joy Edwards, ‘21 (Religion and English Major)Originally published in 2021Dr. Samuel Torvend spent his sabbatical during the 2019-20 school year researching environmental consciousness and sustainability in early medieval monastic communities. Early medieval monasteries were built to last, he emphasizes. “When these monastic communities were established, they did not think they were going to be there for a

  • How to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times 1:45 – 3:30 p.m. | March 7 | Chris Knutzen, Anderson University Center Who: Mónica Guzmán, Bridge-Builder, Journalist,

    Bio: Julia Watts Belser (she/her) is professor of Jewish Studies at Georgetown University and core faculty in Georgetown’s Disability Studies program, as well as a rabbi and longtime activist for disability and gender justice. Julia’s research brings classical Jewish texts into conversation with disability studies, feminist and queer theory, and environmental justice. She is the author of several scholarly books, including Rabbinic Tales of Destruction: Gender, Sex, and Disability in the Ruins of

  • The WSEHA 68th Annual Educational Conference: 2020:  A Clear Vision for Environmental Health will take place April 27-29, 2020 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA.  WSEHA will again be offering one or more student scholarships. Questions?  Please visit: https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for instructions and the application…

    WSEHA 2020 Student Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020 The WSEHA 68th Annual Educational Conference: 2020: A Clear Vision for Environmental Health will take place April 27-29, 2020 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA.  WSEHA will again be offering one or more student scholarships. Questions?  Please visit: https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for instructions and the application and recommendation forms. Or see the announcement-2020. The deadline for

  • Assistant Professor of Economics | Department of Economics | swartzentruber@plu.edu | 253-535-7731 | Ryan Swartzentruber is a dedicated educator and researcher with a passion for environmental policy and experimental economics. He strives to engage students by applying microeconomic theory to real-world challenges and encouraging them to tackle complex issues.

    Ryan Swartzentruber Assistant Professor of Economics Phone: 253-535-7731 Email: swartzentruber@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 108 Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Economics, University of Tennessee, 2024 M.S., Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, 2019 B.S., Mathematics and Economics, Eastern Mennonite University, 2016 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Research Interests: Environmental Economics, Experimental Economics Teaching Areas: Microeconomics

  • For more than a month, geosciences professor Claire Todd and her geosciences student, Michael Vermeulen ’12 lived and worked on the ice in Antarctica. (Photos by Claire Todd) Editor’s Note: For the past two research seasons, Assistant Professor of Geosciences Claire Todd and two students,…

    travelled to the frozen continent just this last December and January. This story appeared in Scene in 2011. A Day in the Life of PLU’s Antarctic Geologists By Claire Todd, assistant professor of geosciences and environmental studies “Mac Ops, Mac Ops, Mac Ops! This is India 1! 5! 6! How copy?” These are the words that woke me and PLU geosciences student Michael Vermeulen ’12 most mornings during our geologic expedition in Antarctica this winter. All field camps participating in the U.S. Antarctic

  • Professor of Religion and Culture | Environmental Studies | suzanne.crawford@plu.edu | 253-535-8107 | Suzanne Crawford O’Brien’s area of specialization is Religion and Culture, with emphases in Native American religious traditions, and comparative studies of minority religious communities in North America, including religion and healthcare, gender and ethnicity, and religion and popular culture.

    Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Phone: 253-535-8107 Email: suzanne.craw

  • We educate to engage actively and critically the complex relationships between people and the environment, drawing upon integrated and interdisciplinary perspectives.

    Mission Statement:We educate to engage actively and critically the complex relationships between people and the environment, drawing upon integrated and interdisciplinary perspectives. Learning Outcomes: Students graduating from Environmental Studies will be able to: Use an array of theoretical and practical tools to examine the complex relationships between people and the environment. Gather and assess data about local, regional, and global environmental issues. Interpret the values

  • For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 26 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a chapter…

    their careers and others will continue their academic pursuits. They have all found a passion for a vocation and are ready to engage the world. The students who shared their stories here joined 877 students who graduated from PLU this academic year. Here is a sample of a few students. Find the complete In their own words HERE. Anna Pfohl, Bachelor of Science in geosciences and Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies Anna Pfohl ’13 is from Little Falls, Minn. Why PLU? I visited PLU during the

  • Over the years, many individuals and organizations have contributed to the scientific research and conservation efforts of Clover Creek Watershed.

    -Clover Creek Watershed CouncilAl Schmauder, Clover Creek Council Barbara Ann Smolko, Associate Planner, Research/Writer Bob Dieckmann, Environmental Educator Charles Douthwaite, Business Christy Strand and Greg Zentner, City of Tacoma Don Perry, Pierce County Water Resources Dr. Willie Joel Smitherman, Education Erin Hoiland, Puyallup Tribe Gerald M. Hendricks, P.E. Gerald Sorensen, Pierce County Cattlemen’s Association Karen Trueman, GIS Support Ken Canfield, Pierce County Surface Water Management

  • Welcome to the Experiential Learning and Opportunities page. On this page you will find information on our Experiential Learning requirement as well as updated information on internships, job

    Welcome!Welcome to the Experiential Learning and Opportunities page. On this page you will find information on our Experiential Learning requirement as well as updated information on internships, job opportunities, and other exciting opportunities for Environmental Studies majors and minors.What is Experiential Learning? Experiential Learning is learning through situations that mimic work experience in a profession you’re considering for your career! Environmental Studies students have