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across the continent. The mission of Changing Currents is to raise awareness, encourage environmental stewardship, and advocate for increased public dialogue about effective river protection efforts.THESE FOUR YEARS, 2015In Fall 2014, roughly 21 million American students, chose to invest in a college education, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Yet, only about 30 percent of Americans hold four-year college degrees, which means that college is either undesirable – or inaccessible – for 70
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to National Geographic, 29 billion water bottles are manufactured for use by Americans every year and Americans buy more bottled water than any other nation in the world. To make these bottles manufacturers use 17 million barrels of crude oil. And only one out of six bottles make it into a recycling bin. One recycled plastic bottle can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for six hours. But it’s not just about good sustainable practices; it’s also about education. “Don’t consume your
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situation like Darfur is occurring, Pertnoy said. “Begin with small steps, and it can have a collective impact.” Kimenyera, Pertnoy and Kleiman all agreed Thursday evening that education was key to changing the events that lead to an act of genocide. Also, Kleiman added, “get to know the people around you.” That advice was echoed at the Scandinavian Center about 12 hours later on Friday, as Carl Wilkens, the only American to remain in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide that claimed 1 million lives in three
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great trainings, particularly for women, that are a great way to learn, build a support group and meet great people. It takes a village. I couldn’t have done it without an incredible campaign team, a supportive partner, my parents and sister, and many, many friends, new and old, who propped me up along the way. It was really, really important for me to have a support group of other women running to bounce ideas and frustration off of. “Everyone deserves access to an education, a good job, and a
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a class with Kelleher understand the depth of her commitment to global education and its impact on Lutes throughout the decades. For those who haven’t experienced study away with her, spring 2018 is the time. PLU Alumni Travel Opportunities The Wang Center for Global Education is offering an opportunity for a study away like program to PLU alumni and friends of PLU. Kelleher has spent much of her time in Derry since 2013, authoring the soon-to-be-released “Pioneering Peacebuilder: A History of
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Homebuyer Education – WSHFC Housing Counseling & Homeownership from Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Mortgage Assistance and Foreclosure Resources Program Structure Mortgage assistance is given to current homeowners at risk of foreclosure due to COVID-19 related loss in employment or reduced wages. Eligible homeowners will receive foreclosure prevention counseling and up to 4 months of mortgage assistance ($6,000 cap) paid directly to the loan servicer, bank or mortgage company. Eligibility
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time and commitment, and students need to understand that in advance if they plan to submit for full board review. Please consider a consultation with the Unit Designate in your school/division or the HPRB chair. In some cases, we may be able to suggest modifications to projects that will make them eligible for expedited review instead of full board review (e.g., removing aspects of deception, finding non-vulnerable populations that will still provide valuable information).What research requires
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Religion African American Grief: Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace, Luther Seminary St. Paul, MN End of Life – We Can Do Better: Research and Approach to End of Life; Dr. Mark Mulder, Dean of the School of Business, PLU Professor of Marketing Life and Loss in a Time of Unknowing: Spiritual and Mental Health Perspectives; Satya Jaech, MA, LMHC, SoulWork Counseling & Spiritual Direction, Tacoma, WA 2. 7:00-8:30pm A Hybrid Zoom webinar with Dr. Deanna Thompson, Author of Hoping for More: Having Cancer, Talking
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received the call from PLU, I was thrilled. It was the perfect fit, and I am extremely blessed to work here.” What was your first impression of PLU? My first days on campus, I remember thinking that everyone at this school is just so incredibly kind. Everyone looks out for one another and it’s a beautiful thing. It was wonderful to have my first year the same as President Krise. It felt as though a wonderful transition was taking place and that I was a part of it. He is such an inspiring person and I
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: Attain NatSci Fellows status, receive certificate of completion, & attend end of the year party Build important skills for school success and career preparation (CV or resume builder) Compete for STEM-themed prizes throughout the year “My motivation to sign up was to become a NatSci fellow and feel a sense of community with other natural science majors.” What past NatSci Fellows say about the program: The NatSci Fellows program made me feel more comfortable… Attending NatSci events (83%) Interacting
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