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  • concentration of DNA with acceptable purity but failed to produce true amplification in the qRT-PCR assay until after being ‘cleaned’ with Bioline Sureclean ® DNA Purification kit. Based on the literature, it is probable an inhibitory contaminate originating either with the anticoagulant used at harvest or other innate whole blood polysaccharides caused inhibition of the enzymes used in qRT-PCR amplification. This suggests special attention also needs to be focused on pre-assay protocols to identify

  • foreign languages—particularly the “soft” ones such as Spanish and French—while men gravitate to the “hard” languages (German, Russian) and other academic subjects such as science and math. In the larger university setting, most foreign language departments have traditionally been split between (mostly male) tenured and tenure-track faculty members engaged in original research in literature or literary theory, and (mostly female) non-tenured lecturers and teaching assistants responsible for the

  • , joy and boredom), with a goal of asking how existentialism engages these ideas relative to the question of human meaning. As an introductory course we will survey specifically the major thinkers of this tradition and illustrate how existentialism connects to other areas such as religion, psychology and literature. (4) PHIL 248 : Innovation, Ethics, & Society - ES A history of innovation, problem solving, and creativity in the global economy, emphasizing the ethical considerations that arise as a

  • atmosphere PLU offers both new and returning students. Coming back to campus feels like coming home because I have friends and friendly faces that make me feel like a part of the community. Solveig RoervikEnglish Literature, 2018 Among the reasons why I chose PLU, the nature in Washington is close to the top, as is the helpful and responsive team I was in contact with during my application period. What I’ve enjoyed most here at PLU is how small and intimate the campus community is. There is always a

  • :30 pm Performance Northwest High School Concert Band and 6:30 pm Performance Northwest High School Symphonic Band Free Admission / No Tickets Workshop Clinicians:Tonya Mitchell-SpradlinDr. Jonathan HelmickBetsy McCannTonya Mitchell-Spradlin Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin is Director of Wind Band Studies and Assistant Professor of Music. In addition to conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, overseeing the graduate wind conducting program, teaching courses in wind band literature and wind conducting, she

  • May 18, 2009 Commencement 2009 This year more than 650 students will make up the graduating Class of 2009 at PLU on May 24 at the Tacoma Dome. Here in their own words are a few insights from graduating students about their time at PLU and the next chapter in their lives. Go HERE to see a complete schedule of Commencement events and activities. Allison Cambronne – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature & Global Studies (Development and Social Justice Concentration) with a Business

  • .” “Howard Thurman wrote, ‘Don’t ask what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive and do it, because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.’ I came alive when I saw what I thought I’d never see in Egypt: people on the street coming together as a collective to demand a just and dignified life.” Professors and students alike left the auditorium moved and thankful for the filmmaker’s visit. “She was so personable and inspiring,” said English Literature major Allison Groseclose. “She

  • international child and youth development organization that studies family, school and community cultures to better understand the dynamics of success and failure. Rick has spent 48 years in the field of child and youth development as a practitioner, researcher, teacher, public policy expert, and author. Beginning in 1993 Rick led a seven year research literature review to challenge the youth at risk paradigm. His findings have revolutionized the understanding of child and youth development and have been

  • stakeholders. Purposes, advantages, and limitations of standardized and other assessment tools are explored. (2) EDUC 429 : Diversity Responsive Children's Literature Explores diversity responsive children's literature and why these texts are imperative for all readers. Emphasizing identifying, selecting, and evaluating high-quality, diversity responsive books across genres and formats (e.g. novels in verse, graphic novels, print/digital) as well as strategies for advocacy and use in K-6 classrooms. (2

  • in the activity. Students will increase the awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills necessary to support a lifelong commitment to movement and physical activity. Literature (LT) Students will use relevant interpretive strategies to pose critical questions about literary and/or cinematic texts.  Students will identify and explain how the formal elements of language and genre shape meaning in literary and/or cinematic texts.  Students will draw conclusions that consider multiple perspectives and