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recognizes that the spiritual, physical, mental and social health of people is of universal concern. Its educational programs employ dynamic learning opportunities in multiple clinical arenas as well as laboratories and classrooms. The program also responds to the educational and technological learning needs of practicing nurses seeking continuing education — from short courses and seminars to the PLU MSN — to remain current, competent practitioners and/or to revise their practice focus. The nursing

, senior manager for development studies, Environmental Programs, Port of Tacoma 3D) “Groundwater Quality, Quantity and Vulnerability in Arid Southwest Namibia: Challenges in Meeting Water Demand” – Scandinavian Cultural Center, UC Speaker: Ben Mapani, senior lecture and researcher, Department of Geology, University of Namibia 3E) “Water and Its Social Role Among Women in Shillong, India” – Room 201, Xavier Speakers: Sister Helen Puwein, Head of School, Bellefonte Community College; Karissa Bryant ’03

Forget about the War on Christmas, reading the popular press and social media in the last couple years, one could come to the reasonable conclusion that there is a War on the Humanities complete with offensive actions by those who doubt the value of the Humanities, especially relative to preparing students for post-collegiate employment. There are also counter-offensives and defensive actions by prominent and ground level professors, deans, provosts, and university presidents defending the

discussion leader, a university professor of African American Studies and Communication Studies, the newcomers were at first welcomed.  But, mirroring the white pastors in King’s text, some parishioners became edgy as the conversation morphed in unexpected directions: They had wanted a discussion about race that made no one uncomfortable, and such was not to be had.  The reading group was disinvited.  Undeterred, the group continued meeting elsewhere, named itself “The Conversation,” initiated social

questioning even those things that might be taken as obvious or foundational commitments within these areas. Philosophers do the same in relation to other areas of our society in studying ethics, epistemology, metaphysical and social and political philosophy.  Philosopher Richard Rorty, in his classic Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature notes that this gatekeeper and judge function has for a long time defined (at least in part)what the discipline is and what is means to be a philosopher, “To drop the

Prohibited Conduct defined under the PLU Sexual Misconduct Policy include, but are not limited to the following prohibited behaviors:Dating ViolenceViolence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the

: Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center 3:40 - 5:25 p.m. | Pending Title: Well-Being and Community Engagement**(This session will include a guided mediation practice along with the lecture.) Speaker: Bonnie Duran, Professor Emeritus, Schools of Social Work and Public Health, University of Washington Introduction: Anissa Rogers, Ph.D, MA, MSW, LCSW Professor and Director, MSW Program, PLU Location: Regency Room, Anderson University Center 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. | Dinner Break 2024 HARSTAD MEMORIAL

Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a… May 22, 2024 Research & Academics