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we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. “Because I had volunteered and I had worked and I knew the district, I said ‘well if I am going to do this I am going

themselves do not become involved or we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. “Because I had volunteered and I had worked and I knew the district, I said ‘well if I am

spring, 2016. His other novels include: Hunger in America, a New York Times Notable Book, X Out of Wonderland, and Freeman Walker, both Montana Book Award Honor Books, and Ben Armstrong’s Strange Trip Home, a gold medalist in the 2013 Independent Book Publishers Book Awards. The winner of the Montana Arts Council’s Artist Innovation Award in 2010, his stories and poems have appeared in numerous literary magazines, and his travel articles in Outside Magazine and the New York Times Sophisticated

there are existing funds and projects that should interest everyone! Contributions of any size may be given to these endowment funds. Please contact a Gift Planner for information about gifts to existing endowment funds or to learn how to create your fund by contributing over the years or through deferred gifts. For more information, contact us at advancement@plu.edu or 253-535-7177.

! It is not crucial that you get an REU program in your area of interest – the main goal here is to get experience working in a scientific environment and with a scientific collaboration. REU programs are very competitive, so you should not take it personally if you do not get accepted. PLU also has a summer research program – be sure to check to see if any PLU Physics Faculty are doing research! NSF REU Sites Pathways to Science Summer Research 101 [Lytle]

their house or apartment who are willing to open their home to a young person experiencing homelessness. Please explore this web page to learn more about what Associated Ministries’ Youth Home Program is, how programs like this are changing lives all over the country, and how you can make a difference right here in Pierce County. Fill out an Interest Form or contact our Youth Host Home Coordinator today! Featured Housing Project Funding Year Units Location Description YWCA Home at Last 2017 50

participate in a PLUTO program offering. The PLUTO Essentials program in particular allows faculty to explore fundamental tools for online teaching — it’s a great place to begin learning about Sakai. Visit plu.edu/pluto to learn more or apply. Return to Teaching & Learning with Technology

screen. His next act includes building a production company that he hopes will infuse innovation into the entertainment industry. Learn about his new venture and his ongoing involvement in the PLU community. Read More Fablab Tacoma William Davis ’06 is co-founder of FabLab Tacoma, a makerspace dedicated to project-based learning, entrepreneurship and tinkering. Learn about his contributions to the growth of this innovative business and how PLU faculty members have collaborated with FabLab. Read More

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MATH 105 : Mathematics of Personal Finance - QR Emphasizes financial transactions important to individuals and families: annuities, loans, insurance, interest, investment, time value of money. Prerequisite: Eligibility based on PLU Math Placement Exam, or permission of instructor. (4) MATH 107 : Mathematical Explorations - QR Mathematics and modern society. Emphasis on numerical and logical reasoning. Designed to increase awareness of applications of mathematics, to enhance enjoyment of and