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such a relevant class is an experience that I think all students should have–and I am majoring in Psychology. Innovation is one of the major change agents in our world, and it also provides the tools to making the world a better place.   By exploring the history of innovation as well as the ethical dimensions of creativity and change, Hist/Phil 248 sets the stage for future explorations–both on campus and beyond. Sarah Cornell-Maier is a Psychology major and an Innovation Studies minor at PLU

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. It would seem appropriate that someone with such passion for Justice would go on to meet the trailblazing woman – the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice – whose name is attached to the school he attends. Kim, who double majored in economics and psychology at PLU, says he made it to law school because of the graciousness of his support network and the rigor of his undergraduate experience. He spent four years at PLU: working 30 hours a week to pay for living

, philosophy, political science, psychology, and others. The course will also include a panel of three PLU alumni that are emergency room physicians. The course is being coordinated by PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education and co-facilitated by Teresa Ciabattari, interim dean of interdisciplinary studies, and Tamara Williams, executive director of the Wang Center. Williams recently answered a few questions about the new course.Why program this course now, while the pandemic is still ongoing? A college or

experience that I think all students should have–and I am majoring in Psychology. Innovation is one of the major change agents in our world, and it also provides the tools to making the world a better place. History majors are experienced with just this set of problems and opportunities in their regular work.   By exploring the history of innovation as well as the ethical dimensions of creativity and change, Hist/Phil 248 sets the stage for future explorations–both on campus and beyond. Sarah Cornell

Lt. Col. Kevin Keller, from ROTC; Laurie Turner, Director of Athletics; women’s basketball Coach Jennifer Childress; Psychology Professor Dana Anderson; and Hong and Hinderlie halls Resident Director Kat Slaby. “This is an important issue that everyone should be concerned about,” Greer said. Read Previous PLU President and Mrs. Krise Announce Endowed Internship Fund Read Next Best-selling Author, and Alum, Comes to PLU COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

bachelor’s in business administration from Pacific Lutheran University, with a minor in sport and exercise psychology. Shortly after graduating from PLU, I heard that they were exploring the possibility of creating a Master of Science in Kinesiology. I made sure to stay in touch with a faculty mentor in the department so that I could be kept in the loop when it finally came to fruition. I then jumped at the opportunity to join the inaugural cohort!Eye-opening or valuable aspect of the programThe most

deLohr Helland ’10 never considered being an actor during her early years at Pacific Lutheran University. Actually, she was thinking about being a psychology major as she mulled over her future in her sophomore year.   That is, until Assistant Professor of Theatre Brian Desmond insisted that she try out for a part in “Cabaret.” She lobbed back excuses. Too much homework, she had to work, too busy. “He finally told me that if I didn’t try out I’d regret it, so I gave in and did, and got the part of

words and my thoughts into this one.” Aikin has won awards with her powerhouse voice, including two Stellar Awards for her previous release, a self-titled album from January 2009. While a student at PLU, Aikin performed in University Chorale and the Choral Union under Director Richard Nance. Aiken graduated in 1997 with a degree in Biology and Psychology. After working as a nurse in the greater Tacoma area for several years, she decided to try out for the first season of the American Idol-esque BET

Garcia Marrero ‘20 — she’s majoring in both psychology and sociology, has a passion for teaching and also enjoys student research and sustainability. That’s why she sought similarly flexible, versatile financial aid options when considering higher education destinations. “I didn’t want to graduate college with a lot of debt,” she said. “A lot of students graduate college with an average of $20,000 in (loans). So getting the 253 Bound scholarship was great because it covers my tuition for Pacific

Washington to the list), I’m hopeful that research projects will also be funded in associated disciplines, including mathematics, electrical engineering, acoustics, statistics, psychology, philosophy, business—even historical studies examining the impact of voice technologies on culture and society. For a look at what PLU students are doing currently in machine learning and biology research, check out this video of Dr. Renzhi Cao’s computer science class this past year. There are so many good