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. Since all colleges and universities spend most of their revenue on personnel costs (salaries and benefits for faculty and staff members), it’s worth noting that the cost of highly trained personal services —like education, medical care, dental care, legal advice, therapy services, etc.—tends to rise at a rate faster than the increase in consumer prices for all goods and services. This tendency is called the “Cost Disease” by economists. There’s an excellent 2012 book by that title by William J
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people in that position. … I just care about their feelings. I don’t want them to feel any less than human.” By me not using those words, I don’t put people in that position. …I just care about their feelings. I don’t want them to feel any less than human.” Hoefer learned the power of compassion—and rejection—at a young age, and in a tragic way. And it informed everything that came after. “I grew up around gay people, and I had an aunt who was gay (my best friend’s aunt, who I called my aunt
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to AIRS, a nonprofit organization that provides housing for low-income and homeless people and families living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS or other disabilities. Technically, Markuson is a residential aide, attending to the low-income single adults with AIDS who live in the Don Miller Houses, and providing 24-hour care, support and comfort. Logistically, he cooks, cleans and makes sure residents have their medications. But it’s the personal interaction Markuson likes most. “What I really enjoy is
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constant emergence of police brutality videos, bigoted political rhetoric and action, and an electoral race for the history books, there is a strong need for renewing the belief that this work is important and our self-care is vital for us to continue our care for the world. This weekend’s reminder of our social justice strength and resiliency, hence “no chill,” truly resonated with folks. With lots of food, a stirring panel discussion, thought-provoking conversations and even a little karaoke fun, we
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accept books, manuscripts, letters, postcards, and other paper materials, except for books that serve as reference material for artifacts in the collection. Such materials shall be referred to PLU University Archives and Special Collections. Present owner must have clear title; no other party can make any kind of legal claim to its ownership. The SCC must be in a position to care properly for the proposed acquisition. The significance and relevance of the materials or artifacts to SCC collecting
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something to protect wildlife. For the whole month of August, I was also given the opportunity to be the lead position on Saturdays! Being in a lead position involved managing all of the volunteers and interns for the day. I would also be in charge of animal intakes and their triage exams. I’d be the first person in the door in the morning and the last one out. On the days that I was lead, it was my responsibility to make sure that all patients were cared for sufficiently and that care was accurately
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helping them turn that passion into a craft.” Grande often jokes that “making games isn’t curing cancer.” But he finds meaning and reward in designing experiences that people can do for fun to escape the more urgent matters in life. “It’s fun building games that I know my friends and family are going to enjoy and can bring a smile to people’s faces.”Lute Powered is a series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. Jon Grande ’92 is the second of
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PNNL Virtual Recruitment Event Career Connections Spring 2023 Posted by: alemanem / February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023 Virtual Conference: Change the World at a National Lab Register Now! Join Career Connections spring event from February 27-March 2, 2023! This semi-annual Career Connections events provide potential candidates with insights into the unique and exciting career opportunities available at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Join top scientists and engineers as they
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questions.Additional Steps for New International StudentsWelcome to PLU! As a newly admitted student, there are some important things you need to take care of. In addition to the steps listed in the Steps for New Students tab, please also carefully read the list below regarding the additional steps and important information f0r international students. Step 1: Take care of your Visa – do this now and don’t wait! You can research the visa wait times at your local embassy on the U.S. Department of State website. 1
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“Righteous Among the Nations,” by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, for their role in saving Jews from the Nazis at considerable risks to themselves. Paldiel is currently teaching, in New York: at Yeshiva University-Stern College, New York – courses in Holocaust & Rescue, and History of Zionism; as well as Touro college, in Modern European History. He also taught at Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey, and Richard Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. Dr. Paldiel has published numerous books and
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