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, coming to our presentations, organizing a Watershed Issues Forum at PLU, and providing feedback on student work. The program is also indebted to Al Schmauder, a long-time community activist who shares the history of activism in the watershed with students, and often leads our watershed tour himself. How does this course fit into the upper-level coursework required for environmental studies majors? All environmental studies majors and minors take this class. Environmental studies majors continue on to

blowing it up (not a good option, the agencies learned, after the PR mess that resulted). In this case, state officials decided to tow the carcass –once a necropsy was performed – to McNeil Island due to the unique nature of the isle and it residents. “They can’t complain much,” Behrens observed of the inmates, as he recounted the history of the skeleton before the move. State officials were fairly sure it would be left undisturbed to rot in place for the year it would take for the flesh to be eaten

of communication for the School of Arts and Communication. Rowe recently returned from teaching Peace Journalism in Norway. World Conversations serves as student reflection on study away, research, internships and travel. Rowe teamed up with assistant professor of history Adam Cathcart for the opening conversation to discuss Gateway Programs in China and Norway. At the opening session, Rowe and Cathcart discussed the controversy surrounding the Chinese dissident being awarded the Nobel Peace

. So making sure that they are mentally competent enough to fully understand the grievousness of their crime and of their actions. What tasks that you perform in your job were unexpected? I really like taking constituent meetings, and I really like hearing people’s stories about what problems they face, because it impacts them in a more personal way, rather than just for monetary means. What is the unique perspective that you bring to the internship? I am an Asian American woman who grew up in

Christmas Concert history in celebration of its 125th Anniversary.As in previous years, the concerts will be performed in Portland, Seattle and at PLU. But this year, the series will culminate with a special one-night-only 125th Anniversary Gala Concert on Dec. 11. The gala concert will be headlined by New York-based Metropolitan Opera soprano and PLU alumna Angela Meade ‘01, winner of the 2012 Beverly Sills Artist Award from the Metropolitan Opera and the 2011 Richard Tucker Award. “Those who haven’t

larger work entitled “Art of the Fugue.” They gradually increase in complexity.  The forth Bach work is a transcription of “My Spirit be Joyful” from one of Bach’s Cantatas. We thought it would be fitting to include some music by Bach on the CD along with Dr. Jerry Kracht’s new piece since they effectively bookend the history of Lutheran music over the last 300 years!  Jerry’s piece was written to commemorate and celebrate the 500th year of the Reformation. It depicts the life of Martin Luther in

for people who have mental health issues and are being convicted of a crime, and making sure they are getting treatment as well as standing trial. So making sure that they are mentally competent enough to fully understand the grievousness of their crime and of their actions. What tasks that you perform in your job were unexpected? I really like taking constituent meetings, and I really like hearing people’s stories about what problems they face, because it impacts them in a more personal way

countless Lutes throughout its history. One of the country’s most highly regarded legislative internships, the program offers students the opportunity to gain professional paid work experience and study the legislative process at the state level. Interns work alongside legislative staff to learn firsthand about public policy, build real-world professional skills and serve the citizens of Washington state. In addition to their office work, interns take part in hands-on activities, including training in

MBA program is such a different flavor. Not all about the bottom line,” he said. “PLU puts, if not their money, their time of where their mouth is and what is important. This was a great fit.” Read Previous Black History Month at PLU Read Next Expert panel to discuss the meaning of ‘sanctuary’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS PLU College of Liberal Studies