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movement of students and medical professionals working alongside local communities and staff to implement sustainable health systems. The PLU chapter is a student-run organization that strives to promote global health equality and connects students with opportunities to travel internationally to provide assistance through clinics and public health activities. The PLU chapter also functions as a support and resource network for pre-med students and connects students with alumni doctors and medical

treat humans badly, we don’t treat animals badly and we shouldn’t treat the Earth badly,” he said. “When you get involved more, you start thinking about it more.” Tegels recently invested in an effort that goes beyond simply replacing quick car rides for leisurely bike rides, when he became the first customer for Parkland Light & Water to enroll in the net metering system. This process allowed him to become his own source of power generation, by powering his home through the installation of 10 solar

that 50 Universities and High Schools joined this consortium!,” remarked Ed Powell. “The March 10th premiere concert brought new work that PLU had the honor of bringing to life.  The published work will carry the name of PLU as the premiering body! It was a privilege to work with Peter who helped compose the show.”About the Premiere In the most common current usage, an “echo chamber” refers to a system in which beliefs are amplified inside a community where varied or opposing ideas are shut out

2016 Washington state legislative session.While the governor and state legislators direct the proceedings, they are supported and informed by a dedicated legion of staffers, interns and advocates. During the legislative session, attorneys, speechwriters, policy analysts and administrators burn the midnight oil just as low as the elected officials, dutifully serving the citizens of Washington state. PLU students and alumni serve on both sides of the political aisle and at every level of the system

system is structured around typical student schedules and needs, a convenient way to seek and receive help.  Students can even schedule up to 14 counseling appointments in the academic year — ongoing sessions that are much like traditional counseling appointments, for no additional cost. Yes, even if the best time is 2 a.m. every Thursday.  The virtual tool complements those offered in the real world. For example, Bingay points out that PLU’s counseling center has hired more people, and an athletic

like it is my “job.” I want to be able to get up every morning and say, “I am a musician, and that is what gives me life.” As long as I am happy and my music makes others happy, that’s all I care about. Read Previous Lute Powered: MultiCare Health System Read Next Sophia Barro ’22 is following her passion for faith, literacy and diversity into elementary education COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently

passions and make them outward facing, so that they can creatively address local needs and global opportunities. You mentioned earlier that innovation can have negative consequences. What’s an example? An example would be the long history of automobiles in the U.S. We tend to associate automobiles with freedom and economic progress in America. Consider the technical efficiency of Henry Ford’s assembly line or the government’s forward-looking investment in our national highway system. However, we also

thoughtful individual, but I was also challenged to leave my comfort zone. In doing so I became a sojourner my junior year and lived in South Africa for 11 months, an experience that opened up my eyes to a world I didn’t know existed. Additionally, PLU encouraged me to explore my personal values, faith and views; which has resulted in strengthening my understanding of what I hold to be true. My PLU experience has provided me with opportunities I didn’t know I was seeking, a support network that has

, volunteer to help prepare and serve the community, addressing a local need to support those who are experiencing food insecurity. “Volunteering at the dinners provides me with a chance to connect with residents of the area, meet fellow volunteers, and build a sense of belonging that I might not otherwise experience,” said junior Rayen Slama, a Tunisian exchange student at PLU who volunteered for the October and November meals. Community Meals is a team-up that highlights how using our talents and

really awesome to pair with other science majors to give more math background to support those concepts,” said Nicola Justice, assistant professor of mathematics. “Such double majors will be set apart and stronger in the job market.” Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the applied mathematics major pairs well with other natural sciences majors such as computer science, physics, and chemistry, as well as with an economics or data science minor. The applied mathematics major is offered in alongside