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continuation of the philosophy that launched the Salishan program — a service-learning, community-based study away experience in PLU’s backyard that focuses on diversity, sustainability and justice. TIES offers PLU students the chance to live full-time in one of Tacoma’s most diverse neighborhoods for a semester. They take the bus, work internships with various community organizations, and learn about the humanities and how to apply them in practical ways. Zylstra says the program is beneficial to students

best possible form and always in before the deadline. I also would like to thank my family for supporting me and making this opportunity possible.Climate Changing Attitudes: Environmental Disaster and the effect on Policy, Philosophy, and Political Opinion.This study is concentrated around climate change and environmental disaster in the United States and the effects it is having on voters. First, the paper focuses on the history of climate change during politically charged times and how both

with 20 different chronic conditions requiring between 20 and 30 different medications. “This visit is very lengthy and consumes a lot of both patient and provider effort,” she said. The toolkit she developed eases the documentation side of the process, creating more space for one-on-one time with the patient. “It’s cut my documentation down by about half. It also makes sure I don’t forget anything.” The new approach, she says, fits into her larger philosophy of caring for patients comprehensively

, by Louis Frederic Rethinking the Buddha: Early Buddhist Philosophy as Meditative Perception, by Eviatar Shulman A Buddhist Approach to International Relations: Radical Interdependence, by William J Long ChristianityImportant text: the Bible Major holidays: Easter, Christmas, Pentecost Major figures in this tradition: Abraham, Moses, other Hebrew Prophets, Jesus Christ Place of worship: Church Brief Summary: Christianity has a basis in Abrahamic tradition, like Judaism and Islam. It’s holy book

academic professional; it was here I found mentors that helped me become a leader; and it was here that I could relax a little. Over the years I have also used the Center to hold Philosophy seminars. Some of my most successful and fulfilling classes were held in the Women’s Center, and I attribute much of that to the atmosphere it provides. The houses have changed over the years, but not the spirit of the place.” Alex Knowles ’14: Former Women’s Center volunteer; co-coordinator of SAPET her sophomore

valuable mentorship by faculty members, who quickly realized Winer was overqualified for the work she was doing. She eventually landed in Student Life, where she remains today, and started pursuing her degree in 2009. Winer took a class every term while working full time for the university, finishing with a 3.98 grade-point average upon graduating in 2015. The only B on her transcript was in philosophy. “I always did really well in school. A learner was a big part of my identity,” she said. “I loved to

, implementation and evaluation based on the needs of the learner. Prerequisites: KINS 320, 366. (4) KINS 411 : Coaching Effectiveness Presents foundational knowledge essential for coaching effectiveness and success in any sport at a youth, club, or school level. This course integrates sport science research with emphasis on practical applications. Organization of this course will be based on topics such as: coaching philosophy and ethics, communication and motivation, principles of teaching sport skills and

critically analyzing what would set her brand apart. Quality is key, she determined: better materials and better pay for her imaginary employees. Two decades later — sitting in the headquarters of the actual shoe company she created, surrounded by its very real employees and adorable, tiny shoes — Haun says her initial business philosophy remains. “Quality always wins the day,” she said. Quality is what Haun searched for when she dreamed up the idea to sell children’s shoes, upon realizing the market

semester hours of liberal arts courses prior to beginning the nursing program, in such study areas as anthropology, fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, political science, religion or writing. Graduates are required to meet the PLU 48-semester-hour general education program. Courses in the classic liberal arts & sciences are integral to developing the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Admission to the University Applicants must be accepted by the University before consideration for

Federal Way, WA where his family has lived since 2003. But the Nairobi-born Lute keeps Kenya on his mind. And close at hand — he wears a bracelet with the colors of the Kenyan flag on his right wrist. Kenyans, he says, tend to be relentlessly entrepreneurial. His own ambitions are fueled by a desire to inspire others. This reflects the philosophy of Lutheran higher education and its insistence that human beings are not called upon to escape this world, but rather to engage it. Mbugua envisions a