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strongly affected by the identity of the diene component. The strain imposed by cyclic dienes in the Diels-Alder products correlates with the rates of decomposition. For instance, the strained adducts formed by cyclopentadiene decompose more quickly at lower temperatures than the less-strained adducts formed by cyclohexadiene. Identifying dienes which decompose at physiological temperatures may have application as thermally-activated trigger units in new methods of polymeric drug delivery. Claire E

been academically challenged and enriched in subjects from gender studies, environmental justice and jazz. I’ve learned to take risks and always found a community to fall back on. Because so much time is devoted to looking at issues and topics from a perspective other than my own, I have been challenged to discover my own capacity for compassion. What’s next? I’m hoping to get hired to teach music somewhere in the Northwest. Elementary, secondary, band, orchestra, choir – I just want to teach music

. I draw inspiration from many sources, including René Magritte, Amy Judd, and Edgar Degas. I admire the quality in each of their distinctive styles of work, the attention to detail and the exploration of form and texture. I would like to continue to work in this way, while also exploring new and interesting topics. ARTIST STATEMENT Throughout my interest in history, I have been drawn to how conflicts and particularly how wars have been depicted and documented visually. I was first introduced to

campus so beautiful and all the staff and faculty were welcoming and excited for my future! My PLU experience: At PLU I have been academically challenged and enriched in subjects from gender studies, environmental justice and jazz. I’ve learned to take risks and always found a community to fall back on. Because so much time is devoted to looking at issues and topics from a perspective other than my own, I have been challenged to discover my own capacity for compassion. What’s next? I’m hoping to get

.  And because of the strong values on which we stand, the compelling mission we are called to serve, the amazing work you do, and the precious and able students whom we tend, my report to you is overall both positive and hopeful. My report to you is arranged around four topics: • First, I will share important words of thanks and make a special announcement. • Second, I will review the year now past. • Third, I will provide an overview of our shared agenda for the year ahead. • Finally, I will

students and administrators. Through this first impression, I felt supported by the resources PLU made available to meet my academic and career goals. Also, I knew I would benefit from the smaller class sizes which facilitate a safe place for discussion of topics relevant to the courses. My PLU experience: My experience at PLU has been a journey full of personal growth in many aspects of my life. PLU goes above and beyond with the support and opportunities they provide their students. The faculty truly