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on poverty alleviation efforts, which is focused through the lens of business and transformative change. This multi-year research project will commence at the 2017 Association of Consumer Research/Transformative Consumer Research Conference at Cornell University, and will include a diverse team of marketing faculty/researchers who will collaborate with nonprofits and communities in Central America. Dr. Mulder believes the blend of teaching and research is important – and he actively integrates
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was reputable. Some disinformation or propaganda has been delivered by withholding information and deceiving the public, news outlets, and even researchers (Example: oil companies withholding important climate change data whilst supporting climate denier movements). Evaluation Methods Consult this section for different methods to evaluate information sourcesWho, What, Where MethodUse this method when encountering sources that you don’t know much about or when you are doing research in a topic that
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5:00 p.m. Dr. Larry Rasmussen, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics (Union Theological Seminary, New York) will give the keynote address at 7:30 p.m. The conference is free and open to the public though registration is needed and will be available online beginning in August. This election year is marked by a still shaky economy, highly polarized political sentiments, and seemingly intractable positions on the extreme religious left and right. In this context, the second Lutheran
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Professor of Accounting Janet Mobus took a group of students last year to Australia with a focus on sustainability in a country that struggles with water resources. The group visited a sustainable wine vineyard and also resided in an eco-village. “The meshing of business, politics and public policy on sustainable practices, with the student’s desire to be part of the solution was one of the highlights of the trip,” Mobus said. “The students came back to campus with an increased dedication and a great
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, Saiyare Refaei ’14 interviewed street artists and came to see murals as public art that brings about consciousness of social injustices. After envisioning the potential for expressing cultural identity through storytelling on walls, Saiyare saw potential for a mural in Parkland. “It creates a better understanding and maybe bridges some gaps between PLU and Parkland,” Refaei said. So, she said, “Coming back to campus from Oaxaca, I noticed that Pflueger has a big wall that could use some life
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tradition of Lutheran hymnody. “December uses six well-known early chorales from the Lutheran Book of Worship and takes us on a journey from dark to light, from longing to fulfillment, from Advent to Christmas,” he explained. Staying true to PLU tradition, the concerts will include traditional Christmas favorites as well as festive carols sung by the audience.Unable to attend? Then tune in!The 125th Anniversary Gala Concert will be recorded and broadcast on Christmas Eve on Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Development Alliance are now sifting through the presentations, trying to incorporate strategies from the students. One presentation Miller was very excited about came from a team of students who studied Tillamook, Oregon, and how it’s been transformed into a tourist destination, as well as an experience for locals. The presentation may be used to create a similar experience in Skagit Valley. “It’s the rising tide that will float every single agricultural community,” Miller said. “Public market is amazing
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with creating a new summer event. Miller, who majored in communication, says that her experiences working for MediaLab, a student-run media organization within PLU’s School of Arts and Communication, helped her land her dream gig at Wild Waves and hit the ground running. “I was the public relations executive,” Miller said. “That role really prepared me for social media management, planning out projects and research, and coordinating timely messaging in a variety of mediums.”Through MediaLab, Miller
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through dialogue facilitator and participant training, take courses on peace and conflict studies, and engage with a cohort of 11 scholars from other universities.” Tracy was recently accepted into masters programs at the University of Washington and Columbia University. She chose UW where she will pursue a Master of Public Administration degree with an emphasis on environmental policy. She also hopes to get involved in research conducted by the UW Climate Impacts Group. “I didn’t realize how much I
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completed and community contributions maintained through some portion of remote work, arrangements may be made in accordance with the following policy. The university allows the use of remote and flexible work arrangements within the bounds of good public practice, business operations, and resource limitations. The following options may be explored: FTE reduction: Reduction in the number of hours an employee works in a week with a corresponding reduction in pay and other benefits such as vacation/sick
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