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campus, in our local community and around the world.” The monthly Spring Spotlight Series posters on this page were distributed around campus and the community; they’ll give you an idea of the amazing array of justice-themed events at PLU from February to May. You can get a much deeper look at some of the events and topics—and their profound impact—throughout this edition of online ResoLUTE . (P.S.: We’ll publish another themed edition of ResoLUTE in September 2015 in honor of PLU’s 125th anniversary
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and recreation/wellness/athletic facilities that effectively meet student needs. Goals by May 31, 2020: Increase the percentage of students who live in the residence halls. Enhance the residence halls as comfortable, enjoyable and engaging living/learning environments. Improve the Anderson University Center and recreation, wellness and athletic facilities to positively impact student utilization and effectiveness of services and programs. 4. Improve the services and programs that support the
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Hispanic Studies and Global Studies. While attending PLU, I had the opportunity to study abroad for one month in Oviedo, Spain and two semesters in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oviedo was a great experience that strengthened my Spanish and allowed me to see beautiful places of cultural and historical importance; however, Oaxaca remains the program and place that has had the greatest impact in my life. Living and studying in Oaxaca for 4 months during my sophomore year, and then again during my junior year, gave me
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Collective Impact: George Zeno talks Parkland, equity and community partnerships Nearly a year into his new role as PLU Associate Vice President of Advancement, George Zeno and I took a walk through Parkland and discussed one of my favorite questions, #WhyPLU? Zeno is essentially a community matchmaker for social progress. Mentored at the University of… November 1, 2021 Equity, Faith, JusticeResoLute
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feel like we are a tight-knit community. How has being such a “hyper minority” in your field impacted your experience as a student, graduate student and now as a university faculty member? It has had a major impact and still continues to have one. You are pretty much constantly fighting against stereotype threat and wanting to be valued for what you do and not necessarily what you look like. It definitely has impacted the focus on my work in a way, because I was raised with a certain set of values
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conditions,” he said. “COVID has had a major impact on the communities we serve and our ability to respond. But we’re drawing lessons learned from COVID in the last year to help us plan for the future, as this is likely just the beginning of pandemics.”Study Global Studies at PLUPLU’s Global Studies Program educates students to engage critically and actively with contending perspectives on global issues, their origins, and possible solutions to global problems drawing on methods and perspectives from
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immediately after the press release is sent, a reporter from KOMO Radio requests an interview with President Krise and reports the entire newsroom is abuzz with “finally some good news.” Announcing a Royal Visit This story on the PLU website “broke” the news that the king was coming. Learn More FEB. 18 We draw up our first seating diagram for the private luncheon with the king. By mid-May, this will change more times than the price of gasoline. MAR. 4 Among the dozens of updates at today’s weekly king
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that you weren’t expecting and trying out new procedures, I think that’s been the most exciting part,” she said. “And to be able to work with my mentor who I really admire and also work with a good friend has been a fun process.” This research has the potential advance biofuel science and technologies, helping impact future energy consumption. “One thing that has always impressed me about PLU is the level of research that goes on here in the summer,” Freeman said. “We are not doing small simple
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knew exactly what they wanted to do. I entered college undecided because I knew that I had time to explore and change my mind. I wanted to leave college with a major that allowed me to help others on a daily basis, but I was unsure about what that major would or could be. In my first year seminar class, our TA spoke about a friend who came into college undecided. After multiple major changes, she ended up getting a sociology major; something she hadn’t even heard of prior to entering college. Funny
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Recycling Education Outreach Intern Posted by: nicolacs / March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022 The WM Recycle Corps collegiate intern program is a nine-week internship focused on the latest strategies in engaging residents and businesses in waste reduction and recycling behavior change. The internship is designed to provide a diverse group of responsible students with experience as recycling educators. This position provides an opportunity to work with communities across the Puget Sound. Primarily in
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