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2012 by a group of Rwandan students, iDebate Rwanda aims to build a national debating community, enabling young leaders to discuss public policy, disagree in a peaceful way, passionately oppose ideas without violence, learn communication skills and access international scholarships. The East African country of Rwanda is best known for the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, one of the worst in the history of humankind: In 100 days, 1 million lives were lost. According to a report on foreignpolicy.com

, communication and presentation skills, and graduate school preparation.  Field trips to local polymer industries and social activities are planned.  REU students present two research updates as well as a final poster presentation.  Each REU participant will receive a $5000 stipend, housing, meal allowance, and travel costs are also provided. Students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, plastics & composites engineering, or a related field are encouraged to apply

., she spends the next five to six hours studying, often to 1 a.m. And five hours later, it begins again. Osborn downplays the sacrifice and her perseverance. She credits her professors with giving her extended times to finish labs or work if necessary, such as when one son came down with swine flu. She also has high praise for her counselor Marci Pecchia, who provided a steady flow of encouragement, and advice, being how to juggle classes or find scholarships or loans. She’s working with Fryhle as a

Chamber of Commerce CEO, Union Strategist to Team with PLU Students for Minimum Wage Debate Posted by: Todd / October 6, 2015 October 6, 2015 Chamber of Commerce CEO, Union Strategist to Team with PLU Students for Minimum Wage DebateOn Thursday, October 8, 2015, members of the Pacific Lutheran University Speech and Debate team will partner with local policy experts to publicly debate the potential benefits and pitfalls of Initiative 1, an initiative posed to Tacoma voters that, if approved

Science Association Latino Caucus.The book, Latino Professionals in America: Testimonios of Policy, Perseverance, and Success, combines rich qualitative interviews, auto-ethnographic accounts, and policy analysis. It explores the converging oppressions that can make it difficult for Latinos to become professionals and to envision themselves as successful in those professions. “Receiving the Latino Caucus Best Book Award for this book is an honor because it shows me that the discipline of political

Waist-Deep in Mud: Engaging with Tradition through a J-Term Course in Honolulu Posted by: hoskinsk / May 6, 2020 Image: Photo by Nicole Juliano May 6, 2020 By Elena Bauer '21English & German MajorOn a January morning, sixteen PLU students stepped waist deep into the flooded, muddy field of the loʻi, a traditional taro patch, to take part in a practice that once sustained the Hawaiʻian people.Elle Sina Sørensen, a senior majoring in anthropology and global studies with a minor in Native American

media literacy is important for people as it becomes a part of their daily lives. Such as reading news articles, social media posts, doing research, online shopping, etc. Everyone is constantly having to dictate and evaluate whether or not what their reading online is real or fake.Read full project briefAndrew Sullivan: Google Form: Media Trustworthiness Test Artist Statement: My media literacy tool is a fully functional quiz that one can take to check the reliability of their media source. Based on

associate professor of chemistry, intended the general education summer term course to appeal to students without a declared science major as a way to gain a lab experience and learn about her discipline through a fun, non-intimidating lens. “I was trying to think of how to do some sort of Gen-Ed course,” Munro said. “It was Thanksgiving, and I watched a lot of Great British Baking shows, and I was like, ‘Oh, we can do these as labs!’” But what’s the connection between food and chemistry, you might ask

drones to deploy massive self-building wireless networks, and the Bevel3d, by Matter and Form Inc., an attachment for smartphones and tablets which allows you to quickly capture high quality 3-D photos and share them on Facebook, Tumblr, or Twitter. And for those patiently watching for the 2018 awards, I would highlight one of my favorite new nominees, AIR-INK™ by Graviky Labs. Graviky Labs also developed KALLINK, which captures post-tailpipe carbon emissions before they enter the urban environment

Major Minute: Business When you pursue PLU’s business degree, you'll gain knowledge, skills and experiences to be a successful leader and change maker in the global economy. Posted by: mhines / September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023 PLU’s School of Business is among the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to the Princeton Review. Hear from one of the School of Business’s distinguished professors, Dr. Somaye Nargesi. Read Previous First day of school tradition at PLU Read Next