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Greely. They will offer unique perspectives on the evening’s discussion topic, “Enhancement,” exploring the implications of technology-driven enhancement in biomedicine. Professor Tim Brown from the University of Washington’s department of Bioethics and Humanities will share a presentation titled “The Moral Enhancement Project: Fear, Anger, and Agency.” Brown is a founding member of and long-term contributor to the Neuroethics research focus within UW’s Center for Neurotechnology. He also leads

especially strong attention given to the arts, humanities, social sciences, health sciences and education.  To register, visit plu.edu/holocaustconference. The Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education is made possible by the Powell Family Foundation, with special thanks to Nancy Powell and Carol Heller. We greatly appreciate the Mayer family for their support of the Powell-Heller Conference and the Kurt Mayer Summer Scholars Fellowship.  Read Previous PLU receives a major gift to fund

dramatic Pacific voyage aboard the experimental “Kon-Tiki,” was an advocate for global environmental and peace issues—and a beloved member of the extended PLU community. Heyerdahl visited campus on three occasions: In 1966, he received PLU’s Distinguished Service Award; in 1996, he accepted the President’s Medal from then-President Loren Anderson; and in 1998, he was PLU’s Commencement speaker. The latter two visits were facilitated by Dr. Donald P. Ryan, Faculty Fellow in the Humanities at PLU, who

prejudices, violence, and other forms of dehumanization.  Each conference offers opportunities to learn from major scholars whose research focuses on the Holocaust. Conference sessions also highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Holocaust and Genocide Studies, with especially strong attention given to the arts, humanities, social sciences, health sciences and education.  This year’s conference will be the first official collaboration with the Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, since

Oxford July 8, 2024 Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her Internship at the Washington State Senate February 28, 2023 Professor Maria Chavez selected for 2021-23 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau July 2, 2021 Jeremy Knapp ’21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future career April 2, 2020

February 28, 2008 English professor receives prestigious award Assistant Professor of English Rona Kaufman was named a recipient of a 2008 Graves Award in the Humanities. The award is given every two years to eight to 10 faculty members from private, liberal-arts colleges in California, Washington and Oregon. Recipients must exhibit exemplary skill and enthusiasm as teachers, and use the award stipend for a research project that will enhance their skill in the classroom. “It’s an award for good

secondary classrooms J.P. Avila, Assistant Professor of Art: Avila will use $1,000 for a Nintendo Wii to construct a cost-effective digital whiteboard and interactive screen to promote visual communication through graphic design. Matthew Levy, Assistant Professor of English, Division of Humanities and Genevieve Williams, Assistant Professor of Library: They will use a “Turning Point” audience response technology to educate students about plagiarism. Their $1,000 will be used for software, a USB receiver

Course in the Humanities Read Next Entrepreneur Justin Foster ’02 on making meaningful relationships with faculty COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in

PLU launches pre-law minor for fall 2022 Posted by: Silong Chhun / May 31, 2022 Image: Michael Artime lecturing in a political science class at PLU (PLU photo/Silong Chhun) May 31, 2022 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has announced it will offer a pre-law minor in Fall 2022. The university has long offered a pre-law advising program, but continued interest in the program prompted the College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences to

March 6, 2008 Ham radio station improves preparedness While preparing for a home renovation project in 2001, Doug Oakman, dean of the humanities division, came across the shortwave radio he built in high school. The radio and its wooden case were damaged, and it had been 30 years since Oakman operated the device. Regardless, he opted to repair the radio and get his amateur radio operator license. “One of the great  joys I find in amateur radio is you have the privilege of talking to anyone in