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data document temperature increases on both ocean and land surfaces, and in both urban and rural environments. Scientists expect climate patterns to continue to fluctuate from year-to-year, such as the El Nino – La Nina climate oscillation, but global mean temperatures are expected to rise 0.2 to 1.0 º F per decade through the 21st century (Mote et al., 2009; IPCC, 2007). In the Pacific Northwest, increased temperatures will bring rising sea levels, reduced snowpack and more extreme weather

unincorporated community, Parkland faces a complicated and interconnected set of economic, health, and wellness challenges. Economically, Parkland residents experience income inequality that can limit access to quality housing, education, and family services. The lack of investment in infrastructure and economic development hinders business growth which, in turn, reduces economic resilience. Many Parkland residents experience health disparities that are frequently linked to socioeconomic inequity. Access to

Act Six scholar finds “automatic community” at PLU Posted by: vcraker / January 5, 2021 January 5, 2021 As a first-generation college student, Georjina Soliai ’23 of Lakewood, Washington wasn’t certain how she would be able to afford college. While going through the college admissions process she learned about the Act Six Scholarship. Act Six is a leadership program that connects local community affiliates with faith- and social justice-based colleges to equip emerging urban and community

was enriching to my own professional growth into the historical basis for health inequality today.” Is Research Fun? Halvorson: “I can tell that this project worked well for you both. Teresa, is research with Dr. Travis really as much fun as it looks like? You two seem to have enjoyed your time working together.” Hackler: “Yes! I firmly believe that I gained both a mentor and a friend in this process.” “From the start, we were both so passionate about this research and that enthusiasm truly never

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

visual experience.” Within the paintings are themes of transportation, signs, advertising, graffiti and nature amongst man-made structures and evidence of the human footprint. Many of the images remain desolate and long to be populated, yet rarely are; others, Stasinos lightly populates. “I choose my locations without much planning except to paint an urban location that strikes my eye as interesting and challenging. I choose my locations around Seattle with a similar attitude. I hope to capture a

Pacific Lutheran University’s Jazz and Wind Ensembles go “Down Under” this summer Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / May 21, 2013 May 21, 2013 The University Jazz Ensemble and University Wind Ensemble will travel to Australia May 28 –June 11, 2013, to discover the “Down Under” and share their music with an international audience. Traveling to Melbourne, Bairnsdale, Canberra and Sydney, 49 students will discover both the rural and urban aspects of Australia, and perform and participate in musical

Square in mid-November, investigates the multiple challenges to U.S. and Canadian waterways, more than 50 percent of which are threatened by overpopulation, urban and rural water pollution, climate change and more. Produced by a team of seven PLU undergraduate students, “Changing Currents” received five Accolade Awards of Merit in the Documentary Short, Use of Film / Video for Social Change, Original Score, Editing and Title/Credit Design categories. “Changing Currents” was also recognized with an

preserving nature began at a young age. “I grew up on a farm in the area,” she said. “Over time, I remember seeing farmland slowly disappear.” She noted that few regulations existed then to protect undeveloped land. A proposed development project at China Lake Park in her Fircrest neighborhood led Gilmur into her first conservation mission. She and a group of local conservationists recruited friends and strangers to help save the beloved urban forest area. “After China Lake, people became enthusiastic

, will reflect on the intersection of art, Earth and spirit that informed their successful advocacy for environmental remediation by a mining company in the Cascade Mountains. The Wang Symposium concludes with Justin Spelhaug, who will deliver the 16th Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. Spelhaug leads the Tech for Social Impact group at Microsoft Philanthropies. He’ll explore the role that technology companies are taking in global efforts to fight inequality, eliminate poverty