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Aminda Cheney-Irgens https://www.plu.edu/clover-creek-watershed/digital-postcards/aminda-cheney-irgens/

Photo from the Pierce County Photo Gallery, https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/gallery.aspx?PID=568 Dear Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council, In our Environmental Studies 350 lab work, we found that nutrients like phosphates are present in Clover Creek at concentrations near the Washington Department of Ecology’s moderate concern level. These nutrients are often introduced to the watershed through the use of fertilizers. Because they can lead to algal blooms, which disturb both wildlife and

News in Benson Family Summer Research Fellowship https://www.plu.edu/business-economic-history-program/news/topic/benson-family-summer-research-fellowship/

Summer Research Fellows Share Results By Michael Halvorson ’85, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History Are you curious about innovative historical research projects that are transforming PLU? PLU’s Business and Economic History Program invites you to learn more at a presentation of creative scholarship by the 2021 Benson… October 15, 2021 Benson Family Summer Research FellowshipBenson FellowsBusiness and Economic HistoryMichael Halvorson

Theatre & Dance https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/theatre-dance/

History: Origins (4) THEA 362: Musical Theatre History (4) THEA 365: Theatre History: Modernism (4) 4 semester hours from: THEA 252: Fundamentals of Scenic Design (4) THEA 254: Fundamentals of Lighting Design (4) THEA 275: Scenic Painting: Techniques (2) THEA 276 Scenic Painting: Textures (2) THEA 285: Costume Crafts and Construction (4) THEA 351: Stage Makeup (4) THEA 355: Lighting Design (4) THEA 380: Directing I (4) THEA 390: Visual History: Period Costume and Décor (4) THEA 453: Costume Design (4

Global & Cultural Studies https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/global-cultural-studies/

responses to poverty and social justice concerns, the concentration incorporates the approaches of multiple disciplines such as anthropology, economics, literature, history, and religion. Required of all students in this concentration: GLST 357: Global Development (4) Other Offerings ECON 313: Environmental Economics (4) ECON 333: Economic Development (4) ENGL 216: Topics in Literature: Emphasis on Cross-Cultural Perspectives (4) (When approved by GLST chair) FREN 211/311: Francophone Africa in Global

“Opening Crazy Worlds”: Learning about Language with Professor René Carrasco https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/opening-crazy-worlds-learning-about-language-with-professor-rene-carrasco/

“Opening Crazy Worlds”: Learning about Language with Professor René Carrasco Posted by: hoskinsk / May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020 By Hannah Stringer '22English MajorDr. René Carrasco is the new Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies, who began at PLU in Fall of 2019.Originally from Mexico City, René came to the United States when he was 15. After he graduated high school, he went on to community college and studied history and literature. From there, he went to the University of California and

2022 Senior Capstone Projects https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/2022-senior-capstone-projects/

LuedtkeBA, Studio Art | Religion minor Isaac is a photographer from the Portland area who enjoys making urban and landscape images that reflect various aspects of the human experience. His goal is to show expressions of life in even the most mundane spaces.Portfolio Jack MahrBA, Studio Art – Ceramics | BA, Environmental Studies Jack Mahr is a Minnesotan Potter working in functional ceramics and organic sculpture. Jack has BA degrees in Environmental Studies and Studio Arts from Pacific Lutheran

DCHAT Podcast: PLU Dean of Humanities Kevin O’Brien answers alumni questions https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/12/08/dchat-humanities/

religious faith and social justice, human ethics and environmental concerns, scientific data and moral commitments. He is the author of the forthcoming book The Violence of Climate Change: Lessons of Resistance from Nonviolent Activists (Georgetown 2017). DCHAT is a new interview-based podcast featuring PLU academic deans and highlighted by questions submitted by PLU alumni. Special thanks to the following alumni for submitting questions for this episode: Mariesa Bus ‘06, Jacob Harkenson ‘10, Andrew

Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/science-and-engineering-summer-research-opportunities-at-rice-university/

to predict and analyze biological functions sufficiently to understand complex biological phenomena, reprogram cells to perform new tasks, and prevent diseases. Students from a range of majors are encouraged to apply, including biology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, ecology, environmental science, physics, computer science, statistics, or related engineering fields. BioXFEL REU: Hosted by IBB, students in this REU will engage in hands-on research studying the structure

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Margaret Murdoch Environmental Director Full Profile Any Pronouns

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Internship Info Session – Feb 9th https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2015/02/06/fred-hutchinson-cancer-research-center-internship-info-session-feb-9th/

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship May 7, 2024 Environmental Lab Scientist in Training May 2, 2024 The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship April 18, 2024 $2000 DEIR scholarship- Extended Deadline May 15! April 16, 2024