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Alumna aids medical work abroad The dirt landscape of southern Sudan stretches for miles, and roads are few and far between. Villages dot the landscape. One of these villages, over the last decade, has grown particularly large. Located hundreds of miles from any road, this…
July 7, 2008 Alumna aids medical work abroad The dirt landscape of southern Sudan stretches for miles, and roads are few and far between. Villages dot the landscape. One of these villages, over the last decade, has grown particularly large. Located hundreds of miles from any road, this village is anchored by a Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) health care center. It provides care to the hundreds of people suffering from hunger, disease and the conflict of Sudan’s 30-year
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The Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice is pleased to present the 2024 Spring Capstones. May 16 - 4:45-7:00 pm Anderson University Center Please see the schedule below for presentation
Deterrence and Delinquency Moderator: Laura Fitzwater Gonzales 6:00-6:10 pm - Georjina Soliai6:10-6:20 pm - Isabelle Phillips6:20-6:30 pm - Aaron Barber6:30-6:40 pm - Questions and Answers6:00-6:10 pm - Georjina SoliaiThe Experiences of Pacific Islanders in Higher Education6:10-6:20 pm - Isabelle PhillipsConflict Tactics and Adolescent Delinquency: Understanding the Role of Parental Conflict Tactics and Future Delinquency in Teens6:20-6:30 pm - Aaron BarberThe Hidden Costs: Material hardship and Its
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By Damian Alessandro ’19. In most popular histories of computing, the Apple II personal computer (1977) stands out as a pathbreaker among early devices in the PC Revolution. But how innovative was Apple’s first mass-market computer, and what design features and ideas helped it stand…
was divided by many ratios to create all frequencies needed. He discovered that more costs could be cut by using software to look up the address of scanlines, instead of storing them in sequential areas of memory. Software was also used for the high-resolution graphics mode which was determined by pixel position, meaning Woz did not need chips to convert bit patterns into colors. Initially, the Apple II used data cassette storage, which was consistent with other microcomputers of the time. However
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GSRS 287: Reproductive Justice (Prof. Jenny James) This interdisciplinary course provides an intensive introduction to reproductive justice in the U.S.
) Distribution ElectivesENGL 216: Topics in Literature: Emphasis on Cross Cultural Perspectives (Prof. Solveig Robinson) Topic: Literature of the Raj POLS 365: Race and Ethnic Politics (Prof. Maria Chavez-Pringle) An interdisciplinary examination of the way racial and ethnic conflict shapes and structures American political, social, and economic life focused on the best path toward democratic equality. Discussions center on the literature that examines the integration of disenfranchised ethno-racial groups
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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 were going to be…
. Samuel Torvend St. Benedict of Nursia “It’s very clear in the Rule that every community should be self-sustaining,” said Dr. Torvend. “There were no grocery stores or wholesale food suppliers in the early medieval world. You ate and drank what you grew.” The stability of rural monastic life was an appealing alternative to the urban decay and ongoing military conflict of medieval Italy. “They had no one to rely on but themselves.” Sustainability was necessary in order for these monastic communities to
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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…
the year. Professor Samuel Torvend, Speaking at the Lutheran Studies Conference in 2014 “It’s very clear in the Rule that every community should be self-sustaining,” said Dr. Torvend. “There were no grocery stores or wholesale food suppliers in the early medieval world. You ate and drank what you grew.” The stability of rural monastic life was an appealing alternative to the urban decay and ongoing military conflict of medieval Italy. “They had no one to rely on but themselves.” St. Benedict of
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Americans Abroad By Steve Hansen When Jennifer Henrichsen came to PLU, she had every intention of majoring in biology and psychology, and then moving on to medical school. Ambitious – and admirable – plans. But halfway into her sophomore year, she had something of an…
herself now, graduating in 2007 and living in Geneva, Switzerland. She’s earning a Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Security there, studying international law, terrorism and energy security, among other subjects. She also is studying press freedoms in regions of global conflict, with a focus on the increased intimidation, and sometimes assassination, of journalists. And, she’s also working as a freelance journalist at the United Nations’ European headquarters. It is a pretty
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Maria Surla has traveled a long and rewarding road. The 39-year-old recently graduated with PLU’s Class of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. “The difficult experiences I’ve had made me who I am now,” Surla says. Born and raised in the Philippines, Surla…
revolving door,” Surla says in her capstone. Moral distress occurs when nurses feel unable to do the right thing. Contributing factors include inadequate staffing, ineffective communication and a lack of resources. This internal conflict can lead to physical, emotional and spiritual suffering, she notes. Eventually, burnout occurs, a common outcome for nurses working in correctional settings. Maria Surla '23 at the School of Nursing's BSN graduate pinning ceremony on May 27, 2023.× Her capstone draws on
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Our MBA program offers two degree options: Business Administration and the STEM-designated Management Science & Quantitative Methods.
across borders and cultures. On-campus course with embedded international experience. BMBA 510 : Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Business (4)A survey of legal topics essential to effective managerial decision making. Explore the legal, ethical, and social implications of legal strategies and practices. This course also examines the sources and development of conflict and develops negotiation as a tool for managing conflict situations. BMBA 511 : Accounting for Decision Making (4)An
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disputes does the UDRC handle?The UDRC may assist any faculty administrator, staff or student who needs consultation or referral to resolve an on-campus conflict, or who desires conflict resolution services. The UDRC also processes all formal grievances as allowed by the University’s Grievance Policy, with some exceptions (please refer to Grievance Policy and Procedures). The UDRC does NOT handle disputes regarding employee’s termination. The UDRC does NOT handle grade disputes. Please contact the
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