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and Reactions of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes Elizabeth Kaley, Senior Capstone Seminar With the rapid industrialization and heavy reliance on fossil fuels the concentration of Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth’s atmosphere has exponentially increased and continues to rise.  CO2, due to its relative stability, is generally unreactive.  In order to transform CO2 in to synthetically useful compounds it must be activated first.  N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are effective organocatalysts used to activate

Family Nurse Practitioner CurriculumThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum consists of the DNP core coursework (information systems and patient care technology, epidemiology, analytical methods, translating research into practice, and health policy), a DNP Scholarly Project, the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty coursework, and the clinical specialty core.  The Family Nurse Practitioner core coursework focuses on client-centered clinical practice and prepares nurses to respond to the

Psychiatric Mental Health CurriculumThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum consists of the DNP core coursework (information systems and patient care technology, epidemiology, analytical methods, translating research into practice, and health policy), a DNP Scholarly Project, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty coursework, and the clinical specialty core.  The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner core coursework focuses on primary care services to the

unprecedented time.  They have been real troopers. Way to go, class of 2020!   We congratulate all of you on your hard work and accomplishments! [ A-G | H-J | K-M | N-R | S-Z ]A-G Competition between molecules: A co-crystal study of nitrile and amide functionalized compounds and applications to cavitands Carson J. Bergstrom, Senior Capstone Seminar A molecular library consisting of triazoles and benzotriazoles, functionalized with amides and nitriles in various substitutions was synthesized. We subsequently

Wergeland's Legacy: Jewish Life and Culture in NorwayOpening: September 25th  7 PM Jewish communities can be found in nearly every nation on Earth, and Norway is no exception.  As a free and welcoming place (although not always that way), Jews fleeing persecution from other lands established themselves in Scandinavia, especially in the latter half of the 19th century, where they could live their lives relatively unmolested.  Although never great in numbers, Jews participated productively in

Chemistry Department Learning OutcomesThe major program outcomes of the Chemistry Department’s curriculum are: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry by using critical thinking and analytical skills to solve chemical problems. Students will conduct experiments and demonstrate proficiency with appropriate lab skills, techniques, and instrumentation. Students will demonstrate the ability to search, understand, and put into use chemical literature as

Geologic Field ExperienceStudents completing the B.A. degree in Earth Science are recommended to take a departmentally approved field camp from another college or university. Students would normally take this during the summer, after their junior year or after their senior year depending upon their level of preparation. This field experience may be a traditional field geology course or a field based course in Hydrology, Environmental Geology or Geophysics, etc. Students must have approval of

HONORARY DEGREES AT PLUPacific Lutheran University is committed to thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care in service to other persons, their communities, and the Earth. Honorary degrees celebrate and recognize distinguished persons who advance this mission in their lives, their accomplishments, and their vocations. The university solidifies its reputation as an academic institution committed to excellence by awarding honorary degrees to worthy recipients.Nominees can come from any