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lot of Filipino culture is just music and dance and sharing that.” What started as singing karaoke at family parties and listening to her parents sing in church choir was soon complemented by instruction in trumpet and conducting. Though Delos Reyes initially wanted to go into conservation—“and be Steve Irwin,” she says, laughing—it was PLU alumnus and band director at Tacoma’s Meeker Middle School, Micah Haven ’09, who pointed out that Jessa had a natural inclination to lead. “Planting the seed
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the world again,” Anderson says. “Having natural light is so much better. Sometimes I’ll take a break and just look out the windows at the view of the trees.” Now, rectangles of sunlight illuminate sewing machines, mannequins and labeled racks of tailored costumes as students pull needles through, or stand still while Anderson (right) tracks yellow measuring tape around an arm or a waist. The costume shop also has noted a rise in efficiency in the new space, in part due to Anderson’s involvement
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the world again,” Anderson says. “Having natural light is so much better. Sometimes I’ll take a break and just look out the windows at the view of the trees.” Now, rectangles of sunlight illuminate sewing machines, mannequins and labeled racks of tailored costumes as students pull needles through, or stand still while Anderson (right) tracks yellow measuring tape around an arm or a waist. The costume shop also has noted a rise in efficiency in the new space, in part due to Anderson’s involvement
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and editor, said while the news media almost exclusively report about water scarcity in developing parts of the world, Tapped Out uncovers serious water challenges in North America. “It’s an attempt to communicate the current status of water and how the developed nations aren’t as prepared as we think that they are,” Scroger said. “We don’t have as much water as we think we do.” During research and production of the film, the students conducted dozens of interviews, meeting with citizens, farmers
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: How Poop Has Transformed Science and Reshaped the World,” the 2024 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture, on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center at PLU. Drawing on his background as a former microbiologist with expertise in bacterial biochemistry from the University of Washington, Nelson seamlessly integrates insights from biology, biomedicine, ecology, green technology, and unconventional travel destinations. The Seattle-based freelance writer and editor is
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knowledge about some of the most current revelations in the fields of medicine, literature, computer science and a host of other disciplines.” The candidates recommended in the peer review are considered for awards to more than 130 programs around the world. The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, appointed by the U.S. president, makes the final selection of candidates. Along with her two Fulbright awards, Lisosky has taken her teaching on the road by leading more than 120 students on
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Arizona during January 2020 and collected additional footage and interviews in February before the COVID-19 pandemic forced much of the country into lockdown. They premiered the film virtually this April. You can view the documentary premier on the PLU YouTube page. The Northwest Region College Emmy Award recognizes their important work, impressive skills, and limitless talents. Co-Director of Photography Hallie Harper filming part of the border fence at sunset. Raven Liro and Brennan LaBrie flying
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. Just then he’s interrupted, for about the fourth time. “Mr. MacDougall, I’ve got Brian’s spit on me!” Not everyone is cut out to be a middle school teacher, he admits. But he absolutely loves the age. His second year of teaching, he remembers absolutely hating the profession. But he pushed through and, by the fourth year, it all began to click. Back to Class Acts Main Read Previous Biologist use Murdock grants to study birds, fish Read Next Looking into the laws behind adoption COMMENTS*Note: All
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exhibition “Impressions,” marks come to life in printings and drawings. “Impressions” is a retrospective exhibition by PLU`s recently-retired printmaker, Craig Cornwall. Cornwall received a B.F.A. from Brigham Young University with an emphasis in printmaking and a master’s degree from the University of New Mexico. He is a Master Printer in lithography trained at the world-renowned Tamarind Institute. The imagery in “Impressions” is diverse in style and approach, reflecting an ever-changing view point
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World of Books.” Lê will discuss the roles of story and imagination in challenging times—and how books can create deep connections that transcend the page.“Lê’s books promote imagination, empathy and perspective-taking; attributes we want to cultivate in schools and communities,” says Wendy Gardiner, PLU’s Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education. Lê most recently authored the children’s picture book “The Blur,” a bittersweet portrayal of childhood’s fleeting moments. Lê is the
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