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processes that shape earth’s surface and how they affect human societies. 253.535.7565 www.plu.edu/environmental-studies/ behrenmd@plu.edu Michael Behrens, Ph.D., Director The major and minor in Environmental Studies examines the complex relationships between humans and the environment by exploring multiple disciplinary perspectives through elective courses from the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. A required course in Environmental Justice critically interprets values and assumptions

know your ’80s stars. View 25th Anniversary Video and photos from the Women’s Center’s 25th anniversary prom. View Stories of Inspiration and Lasting Impact By Sandy Deneau Dunham ResoLUTE Editor Since its founding in 1990, Pacific Lutheran University’s Women’s Center has empowered women and their allies to become advocates for gender equity and social justice. Along the way, through education, counseling, mentoring and even celebration, its staff, volunteers and community have changed perceptions

. For your senior capstone project in the computer science degree program, you’ll put your skills to the test, conceiving and executing a substantial software program. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to join one of the fastest growing industries. Your potential career paths may include crafting code computer science for software simulations of proteins, contributing to the next blockbuster video game, or developing innovative social applications that foster new connections among people

’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Fundamental to that skill set is the ability to differentiate between technical and adaptive change to implement an agenda that aligns both the technical aspects of school leadership, such as budgets and scheduling, with long-term cultural change, such as establishing and implementing organizational core values. These beliefs stem from a profound dedication to the idea that public schools are vital and central to sustaining productive and inclusive democratic

autobiography by Laila Karrouch, portrays language as a means to create a coexistence of cultures. Using a sociolinguistic lens, in combination with the sub-field of raciolinguistics, I analyze the texts’ interactions with language acquisition to emphasize the importance of social integration in this process. Ultimately, I explore the significance of language’s role in facilitating transcultural connections in an increasingly multicultural society. 5:15-5:30pm: Q&A

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States,” Davidson said. Students in the cohorts claim a variety of backgrounds — with families from countries all over Central and South America, for example — and their majors are as diverse as they are: biology, education, philosophy, social work, kinesiology, and more. But Davidson said their shared experiences are key to creating the sense of community, a primary factor that has contributed to the cohorts’ near-perfect retention rate, despite the challenges first-generation students of color

PLU, the philosophy of food involves educating students, faculty and staff about social justice, sustainability and community, McGinnis said. The university works to create a positive dining experience to ensure students are nourished and ready to learn those lessons. And that positive experience goes beyond the plate. It takes into account conversation, tablescapes and the company. PLU brings people together in the University Center Commons, where students dine together and with professors and