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February 15, 2008 Global health: Why does it matter? If public health was a fashion show, global health would be the new black. It’s hot. But what is global health, exactly? And why does it matter? Mark Twain once complained that everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it. With apologies to Twain, I’d like to suggest that many people today are talking about global health but nobody seems to agree on what to do about it. Increasingly, arguments are flaring in this
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acts as a presentational force in the service of standpoint.” It was presented in the Argumentation and Forensics Division. Dr. Amy Young, Associate Professor of Communication, received the award for her paper “Beyond Supreme: Retired Supreme Court Justices as Public Intellectuals”, which deals with the increasingly vocal, political and mediated role we’ve seen Stevens, Souter and O’Connor play since their respective retirements. It was presented in the Communication & the Law Division. Young’s
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PLU hosts international speech and debate tournament Posted by: Todd / December 9, 2014 December 9, 2014 On December 5 and 6, 2014, PLU hosted 38 schools and more than 700 students from all over the Pacific Northwest (including Canada) for the return of the TOH Karl Speech and Debate Tournament. The tournament allowed students to improve vital public speaking, critical thinking, research and analytical skills. The tournament was a prestigious Tournament of Champions qualifier, giving top
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Industry professional lectures on being a working artist Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016 Department of Art and Design opens free workshop to the public The doors of the classroom are swinging wide open. On Monday, February 22, from 6-8pm, Pamela Belyea, the co-founder of Gage Academy of Art, will be teaching the tools of the trade and how to be a successful working artist. Belyea, Gage Academy of Art co-founder and Director Emerita, has spent the past forty years
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Ed Hrivnak ‘96: Firefighter, Flight Nurse, Veteran Posted by: Zach Powers / January 20, 2016 January 20, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsEd Hrivnak graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. His decorated career as a public servant included 20 years in the armed forces where he served as the Crew Director of a medical-evacuation team. A veteran of the first Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Hrivnak, who retired as a
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Terry and Dave B. This year’s artists boast an impressive performance history, including sets at Bumbershoot, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Sasquatch Music Festival. LollaPLUza is both free and open to the public, offering a variety of activities for attendees of all ages, such as inflatables, food trucks, and sponsored booths in addition to live music. “We want LollaPLUza to be a day where Lutes and the local community come together to celebrate music, art, each other, and above all have fun
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five complete and consecutive academic years Have been employed at a school or educational service agency that serves low-income students Have made your loan before the end of your five academic years of qualifying teaching Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramWith the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, the remaining balance left on your loan is forgiven if you have made 120 qualifying payments and work full-time at a federal, state, local, tribal government, or non-profit
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,” Yakelis said. “But the development of scientific ideas really happens in and out of the lab. You have to be able to communicate well to explain the significance of your work to colleagues and to the public.” Students spend anywhere from a few months to a year or more working on projects with faculty. Many travel beyond the boundaries of campus to conduct research or share their work at professional conferences. For example, Chris Hamre ’07 and chemistry professor Dean Waldow spent nearly two-and-a
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authentic Swedish julbord with herring ham and sausages, Swedish glogg and a selection of beer and wine. $35 Admission | Tickets available at the PLU Concierge (253-535-7411) HERmonic/PLUtonic Christmas Concert Sunday Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. The Cave (Basement of the Anderson University Center) Join HERmonic and PLUtonic, PLU’s women’s and men’s a cappella groups, for an evening of Christmas carols. Hot cocoa, cookies and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Free to the public. Events
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PLU Senior T.R. Sullivan on his Internship at the Washington State Legislature Posted by: Zach Powers / March 4, 2015 March 4, 2015 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsOLYMPIA, Wash. (March 4, 2015)— The first round of policy and fiscal committee cut-off dates has come and gone. This week, members of the Senate and House will spend much of their days alternating between passionate, public floor debates and quiet, closed-door caucus meetings.The weather outside may be gray and dreary
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