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environment and our climate. My hope is that your generation will do better. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to engage with young people like yourselves. Highly motivated young people are already making a difference and pushing their governments to do more. I hope you will take part in raising awareness about the urgency of the environmental challenges that we are facing. You have the power to make a difference. The future belongs to you – take good care of it! I would like to thank you for the

opportunities while continuing to figure out what I am called to do. Amy Lynn Spieker – Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science Why PLU? It was a combination of things that brought me to PLU: the opportunity to play basketball, great financial aid and an enjoyable visit to campus. My PLU experience: Wonderful. I have learned in the classroom, about myself and most importantly about the relationships that make it all worth it. I can’t think of a single thing I would change. My next chapter: I

[ */ var plu_slate_form_embed = null; /* ]]> */ Loading... Other reasons getting an MBA is worth it: An MBA equips you with the “nuts and bolts” of traditional business management. An MBA empowers you to lead organizational change. An MBA teaches you skill sets that are applicable in a variety of industries. An MBA gives you the leadership skills needed to address a significant talent gap. So, if you’re looking for a way to increase your competitive edge — especially in light of the economic

October 29, 2012 “Killer Drones: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” A screening of “Killer Drones: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” will take place at 7 p.m., Nov. 8 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. The film will be followed by a short response by Pauline M. Kaurin, associate professor and chair of the PLU department of philosophy, with a discussion to follow. The film addresses the ethics of lethal drone warfare, presented by Bradley J. Strawser, assistant professor of philosophy at the

of war, famine and disease caused by the Second Sudanese Civil War — including five of David’s siblings and his father. At one time, four million people were displaced. David, now 29, remains one of them. That will change Dec. 30, at least temporarily, when he travels to South Sudan for a four-week reunion with his mother, sister and other loved ones. The trip follows what David describes as a lifetime of isolation. “Most of what has happened to me is not good,” he says. “Pain is something that I

purpose. In retrospect, it wasn’t the teaching concepts or philosophies that have gotten me to this point of my career, but the modeling of building relationships. My education professors, particularly Greg Williams, showed me the power of forming professional relationships and recognizing the human element of teaching. It’s through the human lens that I advocate for my students, teachers and profession. Read Previous PLU nursing student earns national study away scholarship Read Next David Akuien ’10

attendees to think about what this means for student fit and persistence, university finances, and academic planning. Here are my answers to some of the questions that emerged. I invite you to ask more questions and share your thoughts below, or at upcoming student and faculty/staff forums this spring.Q&A with PLU Program LeadersHow much does the enrollment target affect a single unit/department rather than the whole?I think we can decide on an overall size of the institution with the understanding that

PLU chemists are heading to the ACS National Meeting in Denver Posted by: Craig Fryhle / March 21, 2015 March 21, 2015 PLU chemists are heading to the ACS National Meeting in Denver March 22-26! Find abstracts from PLU students and faculty by searching the online program at the the link below for authors Lytle, Munro, Saxowsky, Waldow, and Yakelis. If you’re a PLU alum who will be at the meeting, email Professors Fryhle, Munro, or Waldow and let us know (addresses available via PLU chem home

. She learned about it from Bridget Yaden, chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures. “What I’m teaching them is how to teach,” said Yaden, who also serves as professor of Hispanic studies. “The way STARTALK teaches, you (learn to) teach 90 percent or more in the language.” PLU has partnered with Seattle Public Schools for 11 years to offer the grant-funded, three-week program. This year is the first time classes have been taught on PLU’s campus — a change that generated increased

government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas? If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER) for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science