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has kept much of its water resources in public hands – and the attempt by Pickens aside – so has the U.S. During the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S., those concerned with green issues need to press the candidates not only on climate change issues, but on water issues, she said. She also stressed that water should not be casually swapped across borders from one area that is water rich, such as Canada around the Great Lakes, to areas of the California – a proposal that has been

, such progress would mean she could work and save money, “in case something happens.” Because for Ana Sofia—and millions of DREAMers like her—“Nothing is for sure for us, you know… things change all the time.” Read Previous He Speaks for the Trees Read Next Scientists discover new species of enigmatic marsupial in Ecuador COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU

. Even today, the Dream of America is strong – not least in places where liberty and freedom are constrained.  *** In the period from 1825 to 1925, roughly 800 000 men and women left Norway to seek a better life in America. For a better life for all, we must harness this pioneer spirit in our work to create a better world. First and foremost to find solutions to one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change.  My generation has little to show for itself when it comes to taking care of the

organization with an emphasis on intercultural communication, global partnership and sustainable change. They will add to the 10 PLU alumni currently serving overseas — and add to the more than 250 Peace Corps participants PLU has touted over the years. Historically, PLU’s per capita enrollment of alumni into the Peace Corps has been significant.  This year is no different. PLU ranked No. 22 nationally for small colleges on the Peace Corps’ 2018 Top Colleges annual list, which recognizes colleges with the

to Pacific Lutheran University.His time volunteering for LuteVote through ASPLU, the university’s student government body, and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign inspired Dolan to pursue politics at PLU. Although Dolan may not currently have all the answers, he’s excited to start working on finding solutions to the world’s problems. “I don’t know exactly how to solve these problems,” Dolan said, “but I know there are problems, and I want to be a voice for change.” This summer Dolan will

. She learned about it from Bridget Yaden, chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures. “What I’m teaching them is how to teach,” said Yaden, who also serves as professor of Hispanic studies. “The way STARTALK teaches, you (learn to) teach 90 percent or more in the language.” PLU has partnered with Seattle Public Schools for 11 years to offer the grant-funded, three-week program. This year is the first time classes have been taught on PLU’s campus — a change that generated increased

climate change, is exciting,” he says. But what is perhaps most fulfilling for Waldow is to see his students grow into the next generation of scientists. “What’s really satisfying is to see students realize that they can do this themselves,” he says. “To see students develop confidence and curiosity and start to ask their own questions, and then apply that level of curiosity and skill to whatever they do next is the most rewarding.” Read Previous Welcome Back Lutes Read Next People’s Gathering fosters