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From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration Posted by: mhines / June 12, 2023 Image: Jackie Lindstrom ’23 is a chemistry and math major and minor in Hispanic Studies. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) June 12, 2023 By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and
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Jordan Levy, PhDAnthropology DepartmentUsing Skype for a “Meet the Author” Virtual Classroom Visit Dr. Jordan Levy (PLU Photo/John Struzenberg) Skype Product Website: Skype Cost: Free for Skype-to-Skype Download: Skype downloads page Jordan Levy is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology who teaches courses on Latin America and Ethnography of the State – topics inspired from his ongoing research in Honduras following the 2009 coup d’état. His classes involve exposing students to a range of
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had voluntarily committed to compost most food waste – a program that has diverted nearly 70 percent of dining waste from the landfill. A snazzy new lighting system goes beyond simple sensors that turn off lights when a room is unoccupied. This system has an internal, perpetual calendar. It controls what lights turn on and when, based on the rising and setting of the sun, or the percentage of daylight infiltrating a space. Additionally, building occupants received “task lights.” The fluorescent
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encouraged us to go after hard-hitting stories, and she advocated for student journalists when we requested permission to attend a faculty meeting. When that permission was ultimately denied and we couldn’t get the information we were looking for, she didn’t just say, “Oh, well”—she told us to write about that. My friends and I like to joke that every time we walk into Joanne’s office, we walk out with a new life plan. Joanne is full of ideas and has an incredible network of professional connections
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accessed online or through an app. “My hope is to create a small bridge of resources so everyone can know what’s out there,” Scott said. This year’s other Sustainability Fellow, Bailey Smith ’16, is examining the spectrum of food from production to compost. She’s now compiling research, which she will present this May. “My goal is to examine which areas of the food spectrum contribute the most waste, particularly on a PLU scale,” Smith said. “We may not be making a change now, but we have the
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Lutes learn self defense from Karate Club Posted by: Kari Plog / October 5, 2017 Image: Lutes practice self defense as part of five-week training, sponsored by the Karate Club, the Center for Gender Equity and Harstad Hall. (Photo by Oliver Johnson ’18) October 5, 2017 By Genny Boots '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 5, 2017)- “If you find yourself in a confrontation, the first thing you want to do is get low,” said master karate instructor Marc Cordice, moving his body into
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time at PLU, he has been involved with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as both a vocation intern and Wild Hope Fellow. He has found ways to use his interest and expertise in vocation and philosophy to inspire his peers through his vocation drop-in hours, which he hosts every Monday from 5:30-7:30 pm.Etzell became involved in Wild Hope during his junior year after being recommended for the Wild Hope Fellows Program. He applied out of curiosity, and learned quickly that the Fellowship is for people
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the great outdoors inclusive and welcoming for all skill levels, interests, and abilities!Great for Students Who... Are interested in learning more about outdoor recreation and the natural world (no prior experience or skills needed!) Have different skill levels, abilities, body sizes, and knowledge and want to experience the outdoor environment Want to be involved in discussions, programs, leadership development and reflection as a way of fostering deeper connections to the outdoors and to self
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ACS Puget Sound – Awards and Scholarships Due March 1 Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2021 February 1, 2021 Please note TWO opportunities for students in our region to obtain awards/scholarships/grants. 1) $1500 scholarship for 2-year and 4-year students! The scholarships are named after William J. Wasserman and Julia A. Rutherford see the Scholarships Flyer for more info and eligibility requirements, and list of institutions in our region. The deadline is March 1 and students are asked to
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Diversity & Inclusion Strategic PlanPer the charge of PLU’s President’s Council delivered in 2018 and as outlined in PLU’s Strategic Plan in 2020, the Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability and the Dean of Inclusive Excellence worked with the University Diversity Committee and the campus community to create a Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. The plan was unanimously endorsed by the Board of Regents on Oct. 16, 2020. Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan
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