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  • intense social stratification, excludes migrants of all origins, and is locked in an economic dependence on the U.S. These characteristics of Puerto Rican society are largely due to the United States’ influence and control over the island. Elizabeth KulusI would like to thank Professor Youtz from the Music Department who was my research partner during the month of January. I would also like to thank Gillian and Kelly who were my main contacts in Trinidad and Tobago. This project would not exist

  • religion may be a more humane one. Unlike current stereotypes about religion: PLU does not equate religious affiliation with an anti-intellectual/anti-science stance or a lack of the best, contemporary rigorous scholarship. Religious beliefs are treated with respect as valuable to the believer; Many people in our world engage the “holy” or spiritual and these are assets they bring to our educational community. Students are encouraged to bring their religious, cultural, social values and perspectives to

  • December 1, 2009 Affect “Give quality work throughout your lives, even though there’s no way of knowing how your efforts will affect the future.” It is pretty easy to see how Dr. Bill Foege ’57 affected the future – he is the epidemiologist who is credited as the person who led the worldwide effort to eradicate smallpox. Foege tells people to follow their “moral compass,” and his path from medical missionary to director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention certainly pointed him in

  • Summary of BenefitsA summary of PLU’s benefits is available on the Human Resources website. Good Fit Benefits Book Additional information on PLU’s comprehensive Employee Benefit Program ranging from medical care to retirement (including wellness ideas, time off benefits and continuing education opportunities) is available here.Benefits Questions?Contact Aileen Ochinang, Human Resources Specialist, at 253-535-8146 or ochinaav@plu.edu.

  • . - AJ MooreCost Disease and Symphony Orchestra7:25-7:45 p.m. - Jonny MaierImmigration and Economic Growth: Can Immigrants Solve the Economic Situation in Italy?7:45-8:05 p.m. - Brittany IversonImpacts of Asymmetric Information on Children's Health Insurance Coverage8:05-8:10 p.m. - Break8:10-8:30 p.m. - Nicole MatiatosThe Function of Middlemen: An Analysis in the International Fair-Trade Coffee Market8:30-8:50 p.m. - Ryan FloodThe Effect of Multinational Outsourcing on Domestic Employment8:50-9:10

  • Halloween festivities, with many of the businesses offering fun activities like cookie decorating, blow-up monsters, family-friendly Halloween movies and more. “It’s really, really fun,” said Elizabeth Johnson, of Elizabeth’s Holistic Health Spa. “Everybody kind of teams up and does their own little special thing.” The Garfield Street business owner said the event has been a great source of community for all the participants. “You get out there and you just feel a real sense of community,” Johnson said

  • So You Want to Be an Optometrist?Optometrists are health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system. Optometrists are responsible for examining patients, diagnosing eye and vision problems, testing patients’ depth and color perception, and testing patients’ ability to coordinate and focus their eyes. They also prescribe contact lenses and glasses, treat eye problems like glaucoma, and refer patients to other doctors. To practice as an

  • Pharmacy College Admission Test The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is a computer-based, 4-hour examination taken by those individuals interested in applying to pharmacy school. The PCAT is required by many, but not all, pharmacy schools. For example, the University of Washington requires the exam but neither Oregon State University nor Oregon Health and Science University do. This exam is administered four times a year: June, August, October, and January. Each pharmacy college

  • So You Want to Be an Optometrist?Optometrists are health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system. Optometrists are responsible for examining patients, diagnosing eye and vision problems, testing patients’ depth and color perception, and testing patients’ ability to coordinate and focus their eyes. They also prescribe contact lenses and glasses, treat eye problems like glaucoma, and refer patients to other doctors. To practice as an

  • Pharmacy College Admission Test The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is a computer-based, 4-hour examination taken by those individuals interested in applying to pharmacy school. The PCAT is required by many, but not all, pharmacy schools. For example, the University of Washington requires the exam but neither Oregon State University nor Oregon Health and Science University do. This exam is administered four times a year: June, August, October, and January. Each pharmacy college