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States Universities National Tournament, held April 11-13 at Purdue University. Seniors David Mooney and Pam Barker, one of three teams in the competition from PLU’s legendary Speech and Debate program, the T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum, finished among the top 30 of the elite field of 220 teams. The pair defeated teams from top-tier schools including Yale, Cornell and Stanford to earn a coveted spot in the elimination round. “It was extremely rewarding to see our hard work pay off,” Barker said. Barker
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Peace Corps in countries around the world.Katherine Wiley, PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator and anthropology professor, credits the institution’s commitment to global studies and public service for its high numbers of recent Peace Corps volunteers. “It demonstrates how our students are interested in the Peace Corps and how deeply committed they are to service,” Wiley said. “While the ranking focuses on Peace Corps, it also suggests how in general so many of our students choose to pursue
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use grows. “I am excited about this NSF award because it will continue to support my research program, bringing needed research experiences to three undergraduate students each of the next three summers,” said Dean Waldow. That research will include collaborations with scientists at other academic institutions and use of instrumentation at national facilities as needed. The scientific workforce will be supported through the direct involvement of undergraduate students in all aspects of this
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, and Why Does College Cost So Much? by Archibald and Feldman. Thomas Krise *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous First-Ever Krise Internship Awarded Read Next Two Lutes Attend Peace Scholars Program at the Oslo International Summer School LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016
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English professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, received the nonfiction prize for their translation of the eighteenth-century text “Work on Women” by Louise Dupin (also known as Madame Dupin). Wilkin teaches in multiple academic programs at PLU, including French & Francophone Studies, Global Studies, the International Honors program, and the First Year Experience Program. She is the author of Women, Imagination, and the Search for Truth in Early Modern France (Ashgate 2008) and of many
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pride … it was awesome and overwhelming hearing from so many people that night about how excited they were to work on things together. Being on the council is a team sport. Now that you have won, you have work to do! What are some things you are most excited to accomplish in your new role? I have a lot to learn quickly — about process and policy-making, and my new colleagues and how we’re going to work together. Figuring out a work-life balance for me and my family is part of that learning curve. I
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more, visit: www.summerjobsthatmatter.org. Read Previous CHOPs (CHemistry OPportunities) Read Next PWX 2019 Futures Program Event LATEST POSTS ACS Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship May 7, 2024 Environmental Lab Scientist in Training May 2, 2024 The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship April 18, 2024 $2000 DEIR scholarship- Extended Deadline May 15! April 16, 2024
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leadership positions in an increasingly challenging world. “Our graduates are prepared to live and serve in a difficult and often conflicting world,” he told the audience at Olson Auditorium last Thursday. “And I think,” he continued, “that they are equipped with the moral framework to do this,” through PLU’s focus on world outreach and travel, service at home and an interdisciplinary program that looks at problems from a 360 degree perspective. “Our graduates will confront choices between good and evil
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and domestic partner rights in the open with an educational display and an opportunity to speak out at the club’s program “We Matter: Think Before You Vote” last Tuesday in the UC. It was the mission of the club to not only educate people about what the presidential candidates believed, but also the laws in each state – from inclusive to exclusive – and ballot measures that will affect the homosexual community. “There’s a lot of animosity and energy about this election,” said Dmitry Mikheyev, club
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encouraged to attend. The program concludes with Thompson’s keynote address. Sessions addressing a variety of food related issues begin at 11 a.m., Feb. 21. An array of students and faculty, as well a numerous local and national experts, will present on a variety of topics, including how to know what goes into your food, pragmatism and meat production, and food passions. Some of the presenters include, Holly Foster, owner of Zestful Gardens, who will talk about a life in organic farming, Joe Markholt, a
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