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Vision in Washington, D.C., during her internship over the summer. (Photo courtesy of Bozich) The peacebuilding award isn’t as well know as some others, Hansen said, but people shouldn’t overlook it. “It gives them the opportunity to do good work,” he said. Courtney Lee ’16 completed her internship with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in Washington, D.C., part of the U.S. State Department, in fall 2015. It was unpaid, so she needed to find a way to pay for housing, food and other

, that focuses on non-violent responses to issues. Community involvement is a commitment the Wilsons share. “I couldn’t have stayed married to anyone else for 40 years,” Lewis said of Marilynne. “She knows who she is and what she wants.” Read Previous Light Fantastic Read Next Knight-Lutes logo unveiled for athletic gear 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 "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three

of a young man of Lencan indigenous and Honduran backgrounds, who was awarded asylum under US law after enduring and escaping gang-related violence. Expert witness testimony is a way that sociocultural anthropology scholars are applying research for real-world results.   Levy’s concern and care for Honduran people is rooted in both academic research and personal experience. “I fell in love with the people and the country, even before I met my partner,” he says. “People were friendly, welcoming

I ever made! What is your favorite class to teach and why? I love teaching all my classes! Obviously, conducting the Choir of the West is very inspiring and challenging—every single day. The students are so talented and they work incredibly hard. We have established a culture of positive work habits and support for each other, and it really pays off. Students coming into the Choir each year understand that the bar for great work ethic and sense of community is set very high. I also love teaching

to Frank. Titlow Beach is a favorite of Frank and Jill’s, it’s a great place to have a picnic. Northwest Trek is uniquely Pacific Northwest with animals that are native to the area. (Photo by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) Northwest Trek (20.7 miles from campus) 11610 Trek Drive East Eatonville, WA 98328 Northwest Trek features a narrated tram tour through more than 400-acres of meadows and forests where you can see bison, elk, moose, mountain goats and other wildlife. The park also has a walking tour

” is a podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Previous OTI topics include “Climate,” “Gender,” “Violence” and “Advocacy.” Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu. Conversation Highlights 1:30: Kaitlyn’s summer binging of the Pokémon television show. 6:30: Defining “civility” – unwritten rules

concerns in Tacoma or Parkland, and then deciding how PLU might be involved in the project. The federal community work study positions go through the Center for Community Engagement and Service, as well as other tutoring and mentoring programs, such as Big Buddies or America Reads.  His office also helps out with PLU’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, as well as National Volunteer Week on campus. He’s is currently working with Habitat for the Humanity on a 30-house project in Parkland, and

February 13, 2013 Chemistry professor Justin Lytle, shows students the chemistry of chocolate. (Photo by Jesse Major’14) ‘For the love of chocolate’ By Jesse Major ’14 Roughly 40 chocolate lovers gathered in Leraas Lecture Hall the day before Valentine’s Day, “for the love of chocolate, aphrodisiac and food of the gods.” “When there’s free chocolate, you get a larger crowd,” said Justin Lytle, assistant professor of chemistry, as he showed the group the four chocolates they would later eat. A

Paralympics, and hopefully taking home the gold. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed,” she said, following a deep sigh of cautious optimism. “It’s been a very long road.” Dr. Colleen Hacker (left) reads the impressive biography about Natalie McCarthy (right). McCarthy, a 2009 alumna and former PLU rower, competes on the world stage despite losing her eyesight as a child. (Photo by Robert Carrasco) Natalie McCarthy '09 has a long list of impressive para-rowing honors. She hopes to qualify for the Rio

Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Internship Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2) provides undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis, processing, and characterization of biobased plastics and composite materials. See the REU flyer-2018 for more information