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poverty is real. You just don’t advance without it.”  Carrato and the U.S. Foreign Service is rooted in the idea that strong foreign policy includes not only defense and diplomatic relations, but development because when countries struggle, especially with serious issues such as electrification or food production, the issues manifest themselves beyond that country’s borders.  There’s a lot of different ways you can make the case for this work,” Carrato says. “Some people see the value for ‘doing the

green millet, the grain is a high-protein food staple and more nutritionally dense than rice. The National Science Foundation and other funding sources support the project.   “Although millet is a culturally and nutritionally important food in Asia and Africa, it’s not commonly grown in western agriculture, so there’s not a lot of research,” Laurie-Berry says. A similar process of genetic experimentation refined rice production around 50 years ago. “After we figure out which genes control yield, the

Warhol’s 1984 screenprint tribute The Scream (after Munch). Munch was a master printmaker, advancing new techniques and mastering all aspects of his craft. TAM has highlighted the Northwest’s passion for printmaking in numerous exhibitions (recall 2014’s positively-received Ink This!), and the Munch exhibition continues the museum’s interest in exploring the artistry of printwork. By his own estimations, the prolific Munch created some 30,000 impressions of his prints. This exhibition reflects the vast

, helped him land a summer internship with the Portland Pickles, a baseball team with an unforgettable name and a legendary Portland brand. 1. What was your internship experience like working with the Portland Pickles? The internship was a lot of work. It was about 60-ish hours per week. A typical game day would have us getting to the field at 11 a.m., we would set up the stadium, set up the merch tent, put up posters, etc. Then we’d have a production meeting to discuss what the day is going to look

it looks in the professional world Peyton Noreen ‘23 during a dress Rehearsal of a student production "Late: A Cowboy Song", Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at PLU. (PLU Photo/Matt Shaps) Interested in studying theatre?PLU’s Theatre & Dance Department prides itself on our dynamic and challenging curriculum supported by a season of up to 10 productions each year. Our program trains students in all aspects of theatre and dance: from musical theatre, acting, technical theatre and design, to foundational

will definitely be reading the novels with a different lens from now on. Although audiences do not need any familiarity with Pride and Prejudice to enjoy the show, I can only imagine that the deeper your background knowledge, the greater the enjoyment. The attention to detail in every aspect of the production is incredible. In one scene, the characters lean against a recycling bin that is labelled as taking (among other things) “the novels of Sir Walter Scott.” While Sir Walter Scott was a fan of

. “One was as the principal flutist in PLU Opera’s production of Die Fledermaus – I got multiple comments that the flute section was a highlight of the show. Another was her role as flute soloist with the PLU orchestra in a performance of Debussy’s groundbreaking tone poem Afternoon of a Faun, in which the flute solos are the most prominent feature of the work. Jodie’s limpid, sensuous tone and her innate sense of expression suited the piece perfectly, and it was a very memorable performance. I also

growers and marketers in North and South America are working to turn the red rose “green.” I found you can buy roses that actually provide healthy habitats for both people and creatures. You just have to look for the right labels. I went to Cayambe to learn firsthand about the effects on workers and the environment. Roses have been a boon to Ecuador’s economy, providing 45,000 jobs directly and perhaps as many indirectly. In Colombia flower production directly employs about 110,000 people. Estacio

performances of Jodie’s I remember quite well,” Rhyne said. “One was as the principal flutist in PLU Opera’s production of Die Fledermaus – I got multiple comments that the flute section was a highlight of the show. Another was her role as flute soloist with the PLU orchestra in a performance of Debussy’s groundbreaking tone poem Afternoon of a Faun, in which the flute solos are the most prominent feature of the work. Jodie’s limpid, sensuous tone and her innate sense of expression suited the piece