Campbell will use illustrations to demonstrate the beauty in the recently discovered Higgs boson particle, often called the God Particle, to examine God’s creation at a particle physics level.

Campbell joined the WWU physics department in 2001, after a 17-year career at Southwestern Adventist University where he taught physics and astronomy. He specialized in theoretical nuclear and particle physics at Florida State University and has held fellowships from NASA in high energy astrophysics.

The Adventist Forum is an organization which promotes “community through conversation and a renewal of genuine Adventism that impacts the world for Jesus. Prompted by the grace and peace of Jesus, we will embrace a commitment to spiritual purpose, engage in thoughtful conversation, and champion a renewal that encourages effective and faithful service."

According to the publisher Safeliz, Ltd. in Madrid, Spain, the book “offers a complete investigative tool full of practical advice that is specifically designed to help the reader achieve optimal health and find enjoyment in this stage of life.”

Melgosa has a personal interest in the topic of retirement and the publisher decided it was relevant, as the old age population sector is growing in both developed and undeveloped countries.

The book, published in English, Spanish, and French, can be purchased from the Review and Herald Publishing Association, as well as internationally.  Find more information at:

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Published March 7, 2013

Lamberton is fairly new to photography — he's been shooting for less than three years. While taking photography classes at Walla Walla University, Lamberton realized that he had an eye for composition, and enrolled in the Hallmark Institute of Photography. After becoming a top graduate of the school in 2012, he has returned to complete his automotive management degree at WWU. Lamberton believes business knowledge is valuable and that a bachelor of science degree would be a great complement to his work in the arts.

"A lot of people don't realize the work required to make a work of art," says Lamberton as he recounts a particular studio setup. "I spent nine hours doing that shot, getting the drip perfect. I'm standing there on a ladder with a baby eyedropper‚ dropping from the very top and trying to catch the perfect timing."

In a special photography session with ferrofluids, Lamberton managed to make a pretty big mess of things. "After a completely unsuccessful and frustrating 6-plus hour shoot I decided the magnets I had weren’t strong enough, so I ordered some [stronger] ones. I have a few images of the whole process, including the aftermath of somebody scaring me, causing me to drop the magnet with a dish full of ferrofluid onto the table which then attracted the second magnet, which shot across the table, only to release the magnetic pole on the fluid which then went all over me and ruined my clothes."

Though taking photos can be an arduous process, Lamberton is not going to give up his talents any time soon. If fact, he has recently expanded into videography, where he hopes to address problems in aviation sales. Lamberton’s father, a pilot, has had poor experiences purchasing planes due to lack of perspective in photos. Photos often miss many of the features that make an airplane important, resulting in faulty expectations and wasted trips. Lamberton dreams of using videos to convey a more complete view of airplanes, so individuals buying them can be well-informed without the hassles of traveling. He believes that his studies of business and automobiles at WWU are directly contributing to his understanding of vehicle sales.

"The reason I love [photography] is because it combines technical skill with artistic freedom and a way to express yourself in a way that's easily shared. It's my best way, besides music, to share something I'm interested in and passionate about."

For Lamberton, photography is also a ministry. He believes using stills can help people gain a more beautiful perspective of themselves and the world.

"My goal is now is to produce images that not only have a creative and cool and positive look about them, but ones that actually have a message or a story behind them, instead of just a picture. A picture is cool, but if you can put a story behind it, it becomes more than a picture. If I can use that in a way to promote God or to lift somebody else up‚ it's really a service."

Though he is studying automotive management, he will continue to work as a professional photographer. Lamberton has worked for Hallmark, New Balance, and other clients. Currently, Lamberton’s professional work can be seen in New Balance's Spring 2013 Catalog.

To see Lamberton’s portfolio, visit his website at www.kurtislamberton.com.

Published March 6, 2013.

Lobby Day is an opportunity for social workers throughout the state to advocate and speak with state lawmakers concerning social justice issues, and understand more clearly the legislative process.

“Lobby Day turns textbook ideas into real-life skills that transform students into engaged and active citizens,” said Emily Tillotson, assistant professor of Social Work and Sociology at WWU.
    

Walla Walla students were advocating for House Bill 1213 Concerning Social Work Licensure, and Senate Bill 5163 Relating to Child Protective Service Workers. While the students were advocating in Olympia, House Bill 1213 was passed. This bill, “requires licensed advanced social workers and licensed independent clinical social workers to both be considered the top tier of licensure for the profession for purposes of job classification.” Bill Digest, Washington State Legislature. www.leg.wa.gov

The students were able to meet with Rep. Maureen Walsh along with Sen. Mike Hewitt, and voice their concerns on social justice issues.
  

“The social work lobby day was an exciting experience. It was especially satisfying to see the advocacy planning we had done in class happen right in front of us,” says Audrianna Wahlen, junior social work major.

Through her presentation, “participants will realize the changing significance of words like ‘Democrat’ and ‘Republican’ and learn about various opinions on race and slavery in the territory.”

A public historian, McConaghy has dedicated her life to studying and teaching Pacific Northwest history.  She has curated a series of successful projects at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry, including Essential Seattle and Blue vs. Gray: Civil War in the Pacific Northwest.

McConaghy teaches in the Museum Studies program at the University of Washington.  Her work has been honored by the Washington Museum Association, the Oral History Association, the National Council on Public History and the American Association for State and Local History. In 2010, she received the Robert Gray Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Washington State Historical Society.

http://www.humanities.org/programs/speakers/current-speakers/lorraine_mcconaghy

Published March 5, 2013.

Nelson has led chapter trips to Honduras, helping assess, design, and construct schools in underprivileged communities. Co-faculty advisor of the 70-member chapter, Nelson is interested in the development and implementation of undergraduate courses and programs, particularly relating to service learning and engineering design for developing countries.    

According to EWB-USA, the award “recognizes faculty advisors who provide outstanding leadership and mentorship to their student chapter. It is named for the late Peter J. Bosscher, who was an EWB-USA faculty advisor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was actively involved with the national organization.”  Nelson was nominated for the award by members of the EWB-WWU chapter.

Published February 28, 2013.