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Genius” on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center at PLU.  Baumeister is co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a bio-inspired consultancy offering biological intelligence consulting, professional training, and inspirational speaking. Her work has been critical to the biomimicry movement, establishing it as a new and innovative practice and a philosophy to meet the world’s sustainability challenges.  She has helped more than 100 companies consult the natural world for elegant and sustainable

or co-learner. Professor of Psychology Wendy Shore received the Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring. PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. Their peers have nominated and selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well.Shore exemplifies her mentoring philosophy by forming profound connections with her students. As a

environmental catastrophes. Rep. Derek Kilmer speaking to PLU students in a politics and government class.× Similarly, if we are to have internet software developers who understand the principles of information privacy and access, it follows that our computer engineering students would benefit from courses in philosophy, and the increased empathy and understanding that comes from engaging low-income communities that lack access to high-speed internet services. Of course we know that two or three 200-level

conference titles during her time — is ready for the next step as her senior year draws to a close. “I’m just excited,” Otey said. “I had a lot of support from a lot of people throughout the process.” Dreher also will be spending her first year post graduation teaching English abroad, but her journey will bring her across the Atlantic. Dreher is a vocal performance and German double major who will teach in Germany starting this fall. Originally from Snohomish, Washington, Dreher has spent her time at PLU

Waist-Deep in Mud: Engaging with Tradition through a J-Term Course in Honolulu Posted by: hoskinsk / May 6, 2020 Image: Photo by Nicole Juliano May 6, 2020 By Elena Bauer '21English & German MajorOn a January morning, sixteen PLU students stepped waist deep into the flooded, muddy field of the loʻi, a traditional taro patch, to take part in a practice that once sustained the Hawaiʻian people.Elle Sina Sørensen, a senior majoring in anthropology and global studies with a minor in Native American

; and Kevin O’Brien, Brian Naasz and Becca Krzmarzick ’10 as they talk about their work together and what each of the learned from the other regarding their callings in life. (iii) Prof. Andrea Munro! Wed 4/6, 7 – 8 p.m., AUC Regency Room “Which Questions Matter: Scientists and Philosophers in Dialogue” Back by popular demand, this year’s edition of scientists and philosophers in dialogue features Sergia Hay and Mike Schleeter from the department of philosophy, Andrea Munro from the Chemistry

College & Conservatory, as well as bachelor degrees in composition, organ performance, and philosophy from Oberlin. Murphy-Mancini  has a special connection with the institution’s awe inspiring Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, designed by Paul Fritts. While living in San Diego, he had “the frequent privilege to play [Fritts’] Opus 5,” an early instrument Fritts built in 1985 for All Souls Church in Point Loma.  The vibrant music culture at PLU played a significant role in Murphy-Mancini’s decision to

professors Kane Anderson, Amy Young and Michael Zbaraschuk. Previous Episodes ``Violence``Guests: Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin``Advocacy``Guests: Associate Professor of Religion Kevin O’Brien and Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Justin Eckstein``Climate``Guests: Associate Professor of Biology Michael Behrens and Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Kaitlyn Sill``Gender``Guests: Women’s Center Director Jennifer

religion students for a quickly changing religious landscape. 28:10- The challenges and rewards of studying philosophy. 31:05- How the MFA in creative writing program and the Scandinavian Cultural Center fit into the Division of Humanities. 33:10- How alumni of the humanities can get involved with their major department. × × × More PLU Podcasts DCHAT: PLU Interim Dean of Education and Kinesiology Terry BergesonOTI: Gender (ft. Center for Gender Equity Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology

unconditional commitment). In this essay, I will consider the third of these objections, especially as it applies to Christian belief, and argue that there is in fact no incompatibility.  Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Keith Cooper How could it not be inappropriate to take belief in God as a hypothesis to be tested? Faith, as many would say, is a matter of commitment, unconditional commitment that precludes discussion about the strength of its rational support. Since adherents of religious faith are not