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! Wed 4/6, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., AUC Regency Room “Learning Together: Student-faculty Research and Vocational Discernment” Student-faculty research is one of PLU’s signature offerings for students. But what, exactly do students discover from this chance to join their professors in this sometimes hidden aspect of faculty life? And, equally importantly, what do faculty learn as they invite their students into their particular specialty? Join two research teams – Jp Avila (Art and Design) and Chad Hall ’10

her time outdoors, set her on a direct path to her career. She joined the Washington Conservation Voters in 2008 and became its president in 2014, leading the organization’s political, campaign, and accountability strategies.“I first learned about the climate crisis in detail – and how to advocate for policy and political change — at PLU,” she said. “I loved my time at PLU. My education taught me to think critically, challenge the status quo, and advocate for my community.” We talked to Murphy

November 18, 2010 PLU student and prof head to Antarctica for global warming research through study of rocks and ice By Barbara Clements In a lab littered with Hostess snack bars and French fry wrappers, geosciences student Mike Vermeulen ’12, turns to his computer and pops up a map of Antarctica, then points to a grid in the upper part of the frozen continent. PLU geoscience professor Claire Todd and PLU student Mike Vermeulen head to deep into Antarctica to study rocks that may help explain

also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. The Wang Center’s symposium will highlight global health, one of the dominant issues of our times. It has a direct effect on other major issues, from globalization and poverty to natural resource use and climate change. Currently, the center is hosting a film series about the topic. Symposium presentations and seminars on campus Feb. 22 will feature representatives of non-governmental organizations and

for hundreds of years,” he said. And now, hundreds of years later, these monasteries still remain standing, and have something to teach about how to live sustainably. His project focuses on a number of Benedictine monasteries in central Italy. The Italian government has applied for World Heritage status for 10 of these monasteries, which would enable them to receive funding for research and public events. Dr. Torvend’s research on the sustainable practices of Benedictine monks and nuns supports