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degree in environmental studies. “PLU extended a hand to veterans,” he told the crowd. “Let our actions strengthen our bond.” In continuing that dedication a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by PLU President Loren J. Anderson. It had been signed earlier in the week by other officials. Farnum told the crowd how a pathway to an education for veterans means people like him can continue to be contributing members of society after their military careers are over. “It’s amazing what extending a hand

stage for Thorleifsson and Marit Archer Saether, an environmental counselor with the Norwegian Embassy, to lead a discussion on arctic exploration, climate change and its effect on the global strategic environment on Friday, March 2. “The melting of the arctic accelerates global warming,” Saether said. “We need to act and we have known this for quite some time. “I believe personally that this is caused by human activity,” Thorleifsson said. “I think everyone should decide why this is happening. This

out. And at Pacific Lutheran University, that causes problems on several levels. In 2010, PLU adopted a campuswide winter temperature “set point” of 68 degrees, said Joe Bell, PLU’s director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Emergency Programs. Keep it at 68 … squarely in the official “comfort zone.”(Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) “This temperature should be acceptable and comfortable for the majority of people,” he said—but people (and buildings) have their own settings, too … and their own

participated in our 2015 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 61 percent told us that having information about a school’s commitment to the environment would influence their decision to apply to or attend the college.” Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet and prosperity, both now and in the future. These values emphasize the inseparable relationships between environmental, economic and ethical principles that call on all individuals and communities to

expected from a different sort of collegiate move-in, is located on the corner of C Street and Wheeler Street. Human Resources formerly was located in a small building near the parking lot at 122nd Street and Park Avenue. That space meant limited resources and access—Joe Bell, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Programs, didn’t even have an office in the building. The new space provides breathing room and ample opportunity for growth. “Our new space will have a good-sized

composed by Music major Melody Coleman, ’17 and was narrated by Communication major Terran Warden ’18. Changing Currents explores the many challenges facing waterways across North America, more than half of which are contaminated and unfit for drinking, fishing or swimming. During production of the film, the researchers conducted dozens of interviews, meeting with average citizens, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water utility experts, members of Native American and Canadian

, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water utility experts, members of Native American and Canadian First Nations tribes, and many other public and private organizations. The Emmy nomination adds to several other recognitions received so far by “Changing Currents,” including a First Place Grand Prize from the National Broadcasting Society, six Accolade of Southern California Awards, and a Mercury Design Award for the graphics and branding associated with the film. Since its

of and accepting in how I relate to people,” he says. “Both within the emergency room and outside of it. Read Previous Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans Read Next PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a

. And the issues that surround energy consumption cover the economic, environmental, social and political spectrum. There are a lot of politics involved when a country, the U.S., which makes up two-percent of the world’s population consumes more energy than any other country by a large margin, she said. “Politics plays a huge role in it,” Plog said. This summer, their quest for facts and knowledge led them to Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. “It’s a small town, but it’s a boom town,” Plog said. It’s

requires.” “We spent a lot of time researching literature experiments to gain familiarity with the reactions we planned to run. In my case, they rarely went according to plan, but I learned something each time, which helped guide me toward the next step.” "These lessons extend outside the lab, and this kind of continuous learning and reevaluation is helpful in both academic and professional contexts," stated Lemma. Professor Yakelis and Donnelly working together in open lab in Rieke Science Center