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Rigoberto González Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry Biography Biography Rigoberto González is the author of four books of poetry, most recently Unpeopled Eden, which won the Lambda Literary Award and the Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poets, and eleven books of prose, including Butterfly Boy: Memories of a Chicano Mariposa, which received the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. The recipient of Guggenheim, NEA and USA Rolón fellowships, a NYFA grant in
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December 1, 2008 PLU receives a 300 year-old Torah During November, Cindy Boyce generously gave PLU a Torah with a pedigree that dates back to the 1700s.“You want to be careful what you do with them,” Boyce said about the scroll’s delicacy and how sacred it is in the Jewish faith. The 300 year-old scroll has been decommissioned for a number of years and was transcribed in Morocco. “It can’t be used in a synagogue,” said Samuel Torvend, associate professor of religion and chair of the religion
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So You Want to be a Physician?The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in medicine might be the right choice for you. As you think about a possible vocation as a physician, ask yourself the following questions: Are you interested in science and how the body works? Do you care deeply about other people, their problems, and their pain? Are you a good
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Welcome Welcome https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2016/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2016/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2016/05/thomas-krise-avatar-e1464106484558.jpg May 10, 2016 May 18, 2016 I was asked to write the opening note for this issue of ResoLUTE – devoted to food and Lute foodies – probably because Patty and I are known for our love of food. But thinking about this issue
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Why Study Criminal Justice?As a student of criminal justice at Pacific Lutheran University, you will investigate theories of criminal offending, the functioning of the criminal justice system, and the experiences of crime victims. Our sociologically-informed criminal justice program emphasizes an understanding of the social and structural contexts in which crime and criminal justice system take place.Why Study Criminal Justice at PLU? Complete an internship with a criminal justice agency
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A Semester in OxfordJakob Maier entered PLU as a first year in 2011 having been accepted into the academically rigorous International Honor’s program (IHON). When Professor Greg Johnson of the Philosophy Department revealed that he would be leading a program in Oxford, England specific to IHON students, Jakob quickly applied, being a Philosophy major himself. Also majoring in English Creative Writing, Jakob is now a senior, having studied away in Oxford the Spring semester of his Junior year
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2013 Capstone Celebration Symposium PLU Chemistry Department April 29th to May 3rd, 2013 Join the Chemistry Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will occur Monday through Friday. The schedule of talks with more details is given below. [ Monday | Wednesday | Friday ] Morken Center, Room 103Monday, April 29th, 2013 (Morken Room 103)12:30 pm - Snacks Provided - Bring your own lunch12:50 pm - Welcome1:00 pm - Hyaluronic Acid: Synthesis and Application
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Latino Studies LTST 241 : Introduction to Latino Studies - IT, GE This course introduces students to the range of issues and analytical approaches that form the foundation of Latino studies. By tracing the history of the “Latino/a/x” concept in relation to key elements of sociocultural life, such as time, space, migration, identity, class, race, gender, community, power, language, nation, and rights, students will develop understandings of the particular ways in which Latino studies takes shape
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MATH 105 : Mathematics of Personal Finance - MR, NS Emphasizes financial transactions important to individuals and families: annuities, loans, insurance, interest, investment, time value of money. Prerequisite: Eligibility based on PLU Math Placement Exam, or permission of instructor. (4) MATH 107 : Mathematical Explorations - MR, NS Mathematics and modern society. Emphasis on numerical and logical reasoning. Designed to increase awareness of applications of mathematics, to enhance enjoyment of
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