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, technologies evolve, and ethical standards constantly progress. To many private-sector veterans, this rate of change can be daunting, but to students and faculty members at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business, they are endlessly exciting.“As we look back, we can see that business has indeed changed over the past 15 years. As we look forward, the pace of change seems to accelerate,” says Mark Mulder, who was named dean of the PLU School of Business in 2020. “In the School of Business, we focus

healthy meals for community members on/off campus and in the neighborhood, addressing a local need to support those who are experiencing food insecurity.“Volunteering at the dinners provides me with a chance to connect with residents of the area, meet fellow volunteers, and build a sense of belonging that I might not otherwise experience,” concluded Rayen, who made apple crisp for the first time at the October dinner.This collaboration showcases the transformative impact of leveraging assets and

Grant opportunities for education research Posted by: hassonja / December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projectsDeadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived

Microsoft Philanthropies VP Justin Spelhaug to speak at PLU on March 10 Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterBig Tech sometimes gets a bad rap, with critics pointing to its potential for spying on us, tricking us or leading us to rack and ruin.But technology can be a greater force for good. Justin Spelhaug, vice president of the Tech for Social Impact group at Microsoft Philanthropies, will bring a message of

university departments, were appointed to serve. In the end, a set of “highest priority” recommendations were identified and are continuing in various implementation stages today.  Bennett was inspired by the work of the commission, and gets excited when thinking about the potential for similar projects to come.   “The incredible campus-wide enthusiasm for this process clearly demonstrated the necessity of PLU’s continued work for innovation and change,” Bennett says. “This cannot be a one-off process

AAPM Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program Posted by: nicolacs / September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021 Interested in applying your physics or engineering knowledge in medicine? Want to make a clinical impact this summer? We provide opportunities for excellent undergraduates to gain experience in medical physics at leading clinical and research institutions. A large menu of mentor-defined projects is available and Fellows select their mentor according to their mutual interests. Fellowships are

Capstone Presentations Meet the Web Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 3, 2019 June 3, 2019 By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator, Division of Social SciencesTACOMA, Wash. - Dept. of Psychology -Two recent Psychology graduates created websites as their final capstone projects. Naomi Lapp: BDD – An Educational Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder  An in-depth look at body dysmorphic disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, support, and other resources. Charlotte Willis

Uncomfortable Truths: Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies class examines the past to change the future Posted by: Zach Powers / January 17, 2023 Image: Holocaust survivor Peter Metzelaar speaks with PLU students in a course titled “Introduction to Holocaust & Genocide Studies.” (Photo courtesy of Professor Lisa Marcus) January 17, 2023 By Anneli HaralsonMarketing & Communications Guest Writer“There is nothing comfortable about studying genocide,” Beth Griech-Polelle, a Pacific

international travel due to the current pandemic. If faculty, students, and communities across the globe are restricted in connecting in person, let’s find ways to bring them together in a virtual learning community that demonstrates our commitment to access.”  PLU is a small university with bold commitments to creating transformative educational experiences.  Forging connections with external organizations and companies such as SkillUp Online is an exciting strategy for increasing offerings in continuing

in the top 15 of the highly competitive category, including universities from as far away as Texas. U.S. News also ranked PLU third for best value, fifth in best school for veterans, and 15th for best undergraduate teaching among 102 schools across 15 states. “PLU is dedicated to providing a transformative, purposeful and interdisciplinary education that creates a strong foundation from which our graduates are prepared to be lifelong learners and can build successful and meaningful careers,” said