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the trash and figure out how much of it could have been recycled or composted. They also had to figure out the latent energy content of the trash, say if it were burned. The goal of the trash sort, which has been a regular feature of this class for about a decade, is to put the students on notice on just how much trash doesn’t need to end up at the landfill, said Barbara McConathy, PLU’s environmental services coordinator. “I think I want students to know that every bottle helps,” McConathy said

team was worth the work, Jacobsen said. And winning wasn’t the end goal for these students. “For me the end was just a confirmation,” Marchenko said. Read Previous Environmental center dedicated Read Next ‘Be the Spark’ ignites, unites PLU community 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition

water, including drought, floods, population growth, and pollution, are resulting in new and innovative thinking. From Canada to Texas, and from Washington, D.C., to the Gulf of Mexico, the team discovered stories of drought, water mismanagement and water scarcity in unexpected places. During research and production of the film, the students conducted dozens of interviews, meeting with citizens; farmers; activists; officials from the United Nations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the

podcast.” The two shortly found themselves quarantined together, and the idea continued to develop until they released their first episode in late April. “We haven’t really done anything like that before, and we had always kicked around the idea,” said Sager. “For us, it never really solidified until we realized the need, and how much time we have on our hands.”The Capstonavirus series features students from many disciplines, including music, chemistry, history, geoscience, environmental studies, and

before, but on a professional level,”  Lindhartsen said.  In just the 30-year history of the individualized major, PLU students have designed degrees in digital media, Indigenous studies, global health, and environmental education. To do this, students draw from PLU courses and develop their expertise through extensive and rigorous conversations and planning with a committee of faculty who support and guide them. “You take courses from all around the university, as well as experiential learning, like

people will respect that.”Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Clarissa Gines ’12 is the second of three Lutes being featured from the City of Tacoma. Previous Lute Powered series highlighted PLU alumni at Amazon and MultiCare Health System. × × Read Previous City of Tacoma environmental scientist Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 loves asking questions Read Next Lisa Woods ’92 helps move Tacoma forward as the city’s Chief

people are at low risk for contracting the virus. Higher levels of risk are associated with some behaviors or environmental conditions; the following chart, provided by the Chicago Department of Health, offers a visual summary of risk for transmission based on activity.Stop the Spread | Stop the Stigma | Know Your Risks Activity Risk Raising for Monkeypox Transmission Direct contact with infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids Sexual or intimate contact (please note that condoms do not protect against

go through. These issues are very common and real, and because of that, we wanted the piece to portray a very grounded and real experience. By adding genitalia and the essential items for someone on their period, we hope the piece reflects the experiences and emotions of many. Artists: Gianni Lafave, Jillian Chong, Nataly Reynoso ‘24 “Mackerel on the Beach” Artist statement: This project is about the environmental situation with what is in our ocean and how that affects the water, land, and

high school. By chance I was sitting with Dr. Matt Smith and was able to speak with him about research, the biology department, and my own interests. Anna Kreutz ’12 is from Chehalis, Wash. Another piece that made PLU stand out was the school’s Lutheran foundation, as well as global and environmental focus — all of which aligned with my own values. I’d heard wonderful things about PLU from a number of people back home, but stepping onto campus was what solidified my decision. The people here all

prompts our commitment not only to vocation but also to issues of diversity, justice, and sustainability. This month marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, which is credited with sparking the environmental movement in which PLU has been such a dedicated player. As much as Carson’s call to environmental action warned of danger, she also inspired us to care for the beauty of the earth, not merely its utility, when she noted that: “Those who contemplate the beauty