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improve the health care services available in Parkland.Positive MomentumLongtime Parkland residents remember long spells of time when it felt as though there weren’t any positive community initiatives moving forward. Reverend Blakney, for one, is confident those times are in the rearview mirror. “There have been stretches where we haven’t felt positive momentum, but now I actually feel optimistic and hopeful,” she says. “Things like PLU’s new partnership with MultiCare, our community dinners, and the

, special guest Sarah Shartis and choreography by McGill. Inspired by the theme of Military loss, McGill‘s choreography is driven by her latest book, Baby It’s You, Messages From Deceased Heroes. The book is a collection of real experiences from military widows, mothers, family members, friends and surviving heroes. In many of the love stories in the book, the other side brings messages of hope and inspiration, demystifying death and after-life experiences. The book will be released this summer by Ozark

cello on stage. Another champion of Lizard Boy was the Seattle Rep’s late Director of Education Andrea Allen. She, along with Manning, edited Huertas’ diary entries and helped him craft them into what became Lizard Boy. These two champions of Huertas — and Lizard Boy — weren’t around to see the show when it opened in a real Seattle Rep season. “[Manning] and [Allen] both helped me out a lot and we lost them along the way, so it was sort of like this moment of full-circle at opening night,” Huertas

tackle real-world challenges. The data science program will provide students with essential analytical tools and techniques for extracting meaningful and precise insights from data. “In this era of data ubiquity, there is a high demand for graduates who major in data science,” said program director and assistant professor Jeff Caley. “Our program equips students with robust technical skills while also fostering a commitment to ethics, social responsibility, and conscientious practice.” The program’s

argument, that the interest rate should be left alone for now, was developed in concert with economics majors Drew Gardner, Amy Spieker, Justin Peterson and Kelby May. The argument eventually won the day as the group debated into the afternoon. Debates like this, whether as a learning tool or the real thing, are what make economics exciting, Gould said. “It’s not like there is one right answer in economics,” he said. “Economics really forces one to rely on their thinking skills.” During the conference

the first store where we had not bartered a price. After finding several pieces of cloth for purchase there was confusion whether anyone had bartered and all of us ended up paying the full price, 20,000 shillings, per three yard section of fabric. I purchased two sections. The real price, we later learned after ending up next door, was 10,000 shillings. This means that I am essentially back to square one because at one point I saved 20,000 shillings and at one point lost 20,000. When discussing

happen because it really is unique to PLU. He isn’t sure if it could happen anywhere else. Actually, he doubts it. “It happened because the way we teach religion,” he said. “We don’t want it to be abstract. We want it to be real in people’s lives.” Without the support of faculty and staff, the video project would never have happened, Finitsis said. And it certainly wouldn’t have become what it is today without the creative ability and passion students bring to the videos, he said. “We have to be

November 2, 2012 PLU President Thomas W. Krise talks about the importance of sustainability at the university after signing the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment agreement in October. (Photos by John Froschauer) PLU reaffirms its commitment to leading the way in a commitment to sustainability By Barbara Clements University Communications Global warming is real. Humans have caused it. And it’s our responsibility to do all we can to mitigate and if possible, reverse

to maximize the number of students that could take the class. Holly Lucas ’16 plans to major in Athletic Training, and Econ 287 was a perfect pairing of interests. “I love traveling,” she said after returning from Mexico the day before leaving for Monterey. “Being able to go and experience is the best way to learn.” Read Previous Real-World Mentors Read Next Study away blog roundup COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or

Peace Corps volunteers. PLU has produced more than 250 Peace Corps volunteers since 1961—and it seems a natural fit. “PLU graduates are driven toward programs like the Peace Corps because of their orientation toward others, their curiosity about how the world works and their commitment to addressing challenges that impact real people,” said Joel Zylstra, director of PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service. “The Peace Corps provides a framework for graduates to learn about themselves, to