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focusing on genetic engineering mechanisms to combat environmental stressors — such as flooding and drought — in important agricultural crops … food security is being threatened by the severe weather patterns as a result of climate change. One potential solution to the severe crop losses, loss of food security and economic hardship for growers is gene editing to improve crop resilience. In my project, I specifically focused on genes that could be edited into crops — such as wheat or barley that would

society, and structural inequalities, just to name a few concerns.   PLU’s approach to social innovation is interdisciplinary, and it draws on strengths within the Lutheran tradition of higher education and curriculum featuring eleven different departments and schools. We look for and create connections between traditional liberal arts programs, the technical fields, and the professional schools. A recent Peace Day celebration at PLU asked students what they would change in the world. (John Froschauer

mental challenges as well as accomplish significant movement-related goals. Promoting healthy activity and movement can change an individual’s quality of life for the better, bringing them greater joy, comfort, and confidence.Learn More About PLU’s Top Kinesiology Graduate Program:The Master of Science in Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world and impactful applications designed to intentionally address critical gaps in kinesiology training

capstone project was very much inspired by my passion for plant science, food security and agriculture. I completed my capstone project last spring, where I wrote a literature review focusing on genetic engineering mechanisms to combat environmental stressors — such as flooding and drought — in important agricultural crops … food security is being threatened by the severe weather patterns as a result of climate change. One potential solution to the severe crop losses, loss of food security and economic

course on conservation and natural resources. In the course, students completed a lifestyle project, tracking their use of resources, such as electricity, food, water, transportation and garbage production. “I knew I was failing,” Pfaff said. “But it motivated me to do something and change my lifestyle.” This year, he served as the Residence Hall Association’s environment, justice and diversity (EJD) director, creating programming to increase awareness about issues related to the environment, justice

nail-polish remover – and they demonstrate how slight differences in the origin of the cacao beans, or even the processing temperature, change the mouth feel and flavor of the chocolate. Students aren’t the only ones who learn during these demonstrations. Lytle found he enjoyed chocolate even more after learning about how subtly complex it is. “It’s so much more rich than I thought,” he said. “One more reason I love chocolate.” The sessions can be quite a challenge to put on, but Lytle and

in a word or a bond angle can change the meaning of the chemistry, is incredibly demanding, but Fryhle obviously enjoys the task.  The book is published about every three years, with the 11th edition due out at the end of 2012. Solomons first started writing the book in 1976. The book is currently published in seven languages, and is comprised of a fact-chocked 1,163 pages. Fryhle doesn’t do the translations, of course, but has had to advise about translating the proper meaning of passages.  It’s

empower youth. “We are scholars before steppers and all have goals as individuals that empower us as a team using STEP as a vehicle for change in the world,” Howard said. She has dance and choreographed with the PLU ensemble for three years. THE DIRECTOR Maureen McGill is an associate professor of theatre/dance in the School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University. She has a BFA in Dance from the University of Utah and an MA in Theatre from Western Washington University. She recently

Hrivnak’s experiences being published in Operation Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front in the Words of U.S Troops and Their Families (Random House, 2006).  His entries were included in a documentary which was nominated, but didn’t win, an Academy Award in 2008.  Hrivnak intended to publish his own book long before now, but life got in the way – children, a wife who returned to grad school, a career change – Hrivnak works now as a firefighter for Central Pierce County Fire and Rescue.  But

what many in the PLU community are feeling this week? It speaks to the fact that all of us must make our own contribution to this effort of listening and understanding if anything is ever to change. All voices have to be heard. Another of the texts in this concert is “A Drop in the Ocean” by Mother Theresa. She wrote: “My work is but a drop in the ocean, but if I did not put that drop, the ocean would be one drop the less.” We all must do our part, this horribly divisive election — no matter the