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project can receive up to $4,000. The faculty members who received the award for the next academic year are: Spencer Ebbinga, art; Michael Halvorson, history; Susan Harmon, business; Diane Harney, communication and theatre; JoDee Keller, social work; Erin McKenna, philosophy; Laurie Murphy, computer science and computer engineering; Eric Nelson, languages and literatures; Matthew Smith, biology; Marianne Taylor, psychology; Claire Todd, geosciences; and Robert Wells, communication and theatre

March 2, 2009 Making study away possible A new $2 million scholarship fund will increase study abroad opportunities for low-income students at Pacific Lutheran University. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave the university a $1 million challenge grant to initiate the endowment fund a year ago. Since then, a matching $1 million has been raised from donors, including the estate of Arthur H. Hansen, Loren and MaryAnn Anderson, Charles Bergman and Susan Mann, and Iver and Ginny Haugen

Susan Harmon’s consumer behavior class – and meet with students from Alaska at an afternoon reception. The Parnells were in the Seattle-Tacoma area to talk about trade opportunities between Washington and Alaska. Since he took office in 2009, Parnell said he’s tried to make Alaska more business friendly and help the state develop its natural resources, without destroying the environment. Parnell said, in response to a question about oil reserves, that he doubted the nation would shift away from

relevant quantitative and qualitative marketing-research skills,” said Mari Peterson, director of the MSMR program. PLU’s MSMR program has been developed as a highly engaging, hands-on, full-time 10-month program, offered from September to June. PLU Marketing Research Professor Susan Harmon said the program will adhere to PLU’s distinct ethical and moral philosophies through coursework and community involvement. Each term, students will progress through courses that will broaden their capabilities and

Resident Assistant Professor Craig Cornwall manages the inking tent, carefully prepping huge 3’ x 3’ linoleum plates. The inked plates are then laid on the ground, covered with paper and blankets, then “printed” with a steamroller. The process is repeated nearly 50 times a day during the event. In addition to The Art of Wayzgoose exhibition, on March 15 more than 70 Art of the Book Symposium attendees will hear presentations by Jessica Spring and Northwest artists Chandler O’Leary, Susan Collard

run their laptops. “They looked at me and said, “Out of the wall socket, of course,” he laughed. One can talk about the chemical interaction that causes the depletion of the ozone layer, or, to make it stick, professors should focus on the socioeconomic forces at work, Naasz noted. For example in his class, he has his students look at the economic context of why some countries continue to produce products that harm the ozone layer. Jim Albrecht, associate professor of English and Susan Harmon

will represent our state’s diverse regions,” said PLU acting president Allan Belton. Invitations to participate in the debate were sent to Sen. Maria Cantwell and challenger Susan Hutchison at the conclusion of the primaries. Confirmation has been received by both candidates. The debate, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center. Tickets will be distributed in limited numbers to PLU’s student body and community partners, and the remainder

incredibly gratifying,” says junior Rayen Slama, a Tunisian exchange student at PLU who volunteered for the October and November meals.Community Meals unite many people — on and off-campus — for a shared purpose: to feed people, build community, and create connections. Organized by PLU’s Student Care Network Manager, Susan Pavur reflects that the dinners are “bringing people together and feeding souls.”It started with a few PLU staff and students chatting in the living room of the Wellbeing Services

and diversity. He’s also a member of the Sustainability Committee. Both Pfaff and Buchholz will work closely with staff and faculty advisors to complete their research. Pfaff is collaborating with Jeff Krengel, director of residential programs, and Brian Naasz, clinical assistant professor of chemistry, while Buchholz is working with environmental services director Barbara McConathy and associate business professor Susan Harmon. Learn more about the Sustainability Committee and the fellowships at

across several blocks that all look different and have nothing cohesive about them. With a public relations and advertising background, this surprised me. We did get a really awesome view of Lake Union from the top of one of the buildings. It was a gorgeous February morning. After the tour and partner resume reviews, Vice President of Global Talent and Acquisition Susan Harker took our questions about applying for a job; we learned tips and tricks to help us stand out and improve the way we sell