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complexity of how to do the most social good with the resources available.” – Susan Boyd ’90ROOTED IN THE RECESSIONThe current affordable housing emergency didn’t spring up overnight. It stems from the last time Americans lost their homes en masse — the subprime mortgage crisis that occurred between 2007 and 2010. When the Great Recession struck, Nicole Harmon ’03 was working at a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit called NeighborWorks America where she assisted and advocated for families who had fallen

the famous autobiographical books. But the true saga of her life has never been fully told. Now, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries, and land and financial records, Caroline Fraser–the editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House series–masterfully fills in the gaps in Wilder’s biography. Revealing the grown-up story behind the most influential childhood epic of pioneer life, she also chronicles Wilder’s tumultuous relationship with her journalist daughter, Rose

-Intelligencer since 1987. Tom, a Seattle native and PLU graduate (B.S. chemistry), covers the physical sciences, biomedical research and public health issues for the P-I. He has reported on global health matters in Africa, Asia, India and Latin America. He is married and has two grown children Read Previous College: First in family Read Next Tallest building 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

continues, it is now being paired with a refined understanding that an emphasis on international business isn’t just about understanding foreign markets and economies, but also about preparing students to thrive doing business domestically. “The rapid change of demographics in the United States will result in America becoming a minority-majority nation in the near future,” says Nargesi. “That’s why understanding and embracing different cultural mindsets, attitudes, and nuances is going to be critical

stand on stage in front of hundreds of fellow graduates and send them off. While at PLU, Alshaibani has served as president of Active Minds — a club that advocates for mental health services on campus. She also has volunteered with America Reads through the Center for Community Engagement, where she met a Pierce County school social worker that sparked her interest in the field. “I knew I didn’t want to be a teacher and I liked the school social worker there,” Alshaibani said. “I loved what she was

research and public health issues for the P-I. He has reported on global health matters in Africa, Asia, India and Latin America. Read Previous New York artist’s exhibit inspires reflection Read Next MFA students earn top honors 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU

your research topic and the questions that you pursued with your faculty advisers. Let’s start with you, Marc.” Marc: “Well, I became interested in the topic of Native American health care in America through a high school connection. I grew up near PLU, and a friend’s Dad worked as a physician for the tribal health authority affiliated with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The Puyallup Tribe is part of the Salish speaking peoples of the Pacific Northwest. This is very established tribal community

animal. One of the most beautiful animals in the world, the jaguar is the third largest of all the cats, behind only the tiger and the lion. Endangered throughout its range in Latin America, the jaguar remains the least studied of all the major felids. Using radio collars, biologists can study—and work to save—this elusive animal, using the signals from the transmitter to gather data on range, habitat needs, and behavior. Professor of English Emeritus Charles Bergman with an Imperial Parrot As we

May 7, 2014 On the Path to Peace Communication Professor Amanda Feller’s peace-building cohort, all graduating in 2014, comes together at PLU. From left: Caitlin Zimmerman, Lauren Corboy, Sydney Barry, Kendall Daugherty, Rachel Samardich, Rachel Espasandin, Jessica Sandler and Anna McCracken. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Eight Graduating Women Give Peace a Chance With True World-Changing Potential By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications When a Miss America contestant solemnly

the changes ahead. When I think about tackling the issues we face, I am reminded of one my uncle Carl’s favorite scriptural attribution, ” God never promised that it would be dull, or easy!” Proposition 4- FAITH AND HOPE: My fourth proposition is also my conclusion. It goes like this:CONCLUSION It has been a great privilege to walk this campus, and to share common cause with all of you for 18 years. Today, as I begin year 19, I honestly believe that no college or university in America is any