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focus on networking, self-reflection, career exploration, mentoring, and technical discussions. Ultimately, attendees will depart LEADS with: An increased knowledge of the vast array of chemical careers, and how they intersect with global grand challenges An individual development plan to map out and pursue a career An enhanced understanding of one’s own strengths and unique skillsets A broadened network of peers and high-profile scientists for future collaboration and mentoring If you have a

: “Call is never dry or academic; rather, she writes lively narrative, detailed description, and engaging scenes that render her subjects – a schoolteacher, fisherman, activists-three-dimensional. By relating the lives and concerns of isthmus dwellers and the struggles they face, the author raises awareness of globalization’s effects on the village economy.” Read Previous Technology opens more collaborative possibilities Read Next Terje Tvedt talks about the sociopolitical nature of water COMMENTS

an Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition of Southern California, and the Grand Prize in the documentary category in the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) Electronic Media Competition. NBS Grand Prize winners were be announced at a Hollywood awards show on March 16, 2016. These Four Years was created by four MediaLab seniors: Natalie DeFord, who served as chief editor, assistant producer and narrator; Evan Heringer, director of photography; Jasper Sortun, senior producer and director of

are thinking (as they are moved to do so). As Therese A. Huston and Michele DiPietro discovered in their research about addressing tragedies within higher education, inaction in the face of tragedy is the least effective response. For tips on how to address this and other tragedies in learning and living spaces at PLU, the Teaching in Times of Crisis guide developed by the Center for Teaching at Vanderbilt University is excellent and succinct. To all of our community members, we also urge you to

Shakespeare (abridged) is an irreverent, fast-paced romp though the Bard’s plays. Join these madcap men and women in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.” The show is directed by Abigail Pishaw ’12. Tickets are $3 with PLU ID and $5 without. Tickets can be reserved by calling 253-535-7325. Read Previous Visiting Writer Series: Melinda Moustakis Read Next A look at

Resources at ext. 7185. Nominations will be evaluated by a committee including representatives of the Administrative Staff Council, with finalists being reviewed and approved by President’s Council. Up to five individuals will be selected and then presented with an honorarium of $500 at PLU’s holiday and recognition luncheon for faculty, administrators, staff, and retirees. This year’s luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 13. Deadline for nominations is Friday, November 9. If you have any

the world to PLU. This year, there were 108 entries in the 2014 Wang Center Photo Contest in four categories: People & Culture, Natural Landscapes & Seascapes, Urban Landscapes and Lutes Away (PLU students interacting in the community).The 12 winning photos—from Mexico to Martinique and beyond—will be displayed at the library from April 9 to May 27. After that, they will be transferred to the Anderson University Center, where they will hang on a gallery wall for the 2014-15 academic year.  (The

land.” This exhibit also highlights articles that speak to how land acknowledgements have been used, what they communicate, and what they don’t say. Language, oral and written, is key to culture transmission and retention. To revitalize Twulshootseed, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has a language program and a website with extensive language-learning resources such as videos, literacy books, online classes, audio files, etc. The language has an alphabet of 43 characters with 18 sounds that are not

Students will be required to form teams with existing students enabling a closer interaction between peers, as well as training experience to the junior mentor. Selected students are expected to work 40 hours/week and submit a mid-term report describing the performed activities and plans for the remaining of the visit. Students will be expected to remain engaged in research activities and to present the results of the program in a scientific meeting. Applications are due March 1, 2021. Find more

join a cohort of students participating in weekly seminars, workshops, and an introduction to research resources and skills. The UWB Physics REU program for the summer of 2021 may be a hybrid of online and on-campus activities, with the option to participate fully online. Research areas: Physics Education Research Computational Physics and Astrophysics Gravitational Wave Astronomy Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Eligibility You must be an undergraduate student in any academic year (freshman