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Philosophy and Economics in OpoleIn October of 2014, I was privileged to present a paper at the tenth annual American and European Values Conference in Opole, Poland.  The conference brought together more than twenty scholars from all over the United States—from both coasts as well as the heartland—and Europe to speak at Opole University on the topic of “Philosophy in the Time of Economic Crisis.”  The purpose of the conference was to provide an opportunity for those who study and teach

Philosophy and the Other Disciplinesby Pauline Shanks KaurinPhilosophy, perhaps fairly, has a reputation as a discipline that holds itself up as judge and arbiter of the claims and methods of other disciplines. Consider some subfields within philosophy: philosophy of law, philosophy of science and philosophy of religion to name only a few.  These areas involve the philosophical examination of claims, methods and conclusions within these specific areas; we subject to critical analysis and

Rebecca (Senior Student, Former Resident of the DJS Community - Environmental and Social Justice Wing) "Ordal Hall has allowed me to flourish in my academic and personal endeavors." About Environmental & Social Justice (ESJ)Promote Justice for the Earth & for People.  Become an Advocate for Positive Social Change. The Environmental & Social Justice (ESJ) community seeks to create a safe, supportive, and diverse environment that challenges students to explore social and environmental justice

Planning for Activities and TravelUtilize the resources listed to the right to assist in planning PLU sponsored activities on and off campus or any PLU sponsored travel. Official off-campus activities receive the benefit of the university’s insurance and other support.  Affiliation with PLU doesn’t equate to sponsorship of travel or activities.  The leader of a group activity should check with his or her supervisor to learn the details of what resources are available and how the activity can

EMERGENCY RESPONSE: For immediate help, dial 7911 on a campus phone, or call 253-535-7911 on a mobile phone. If you are not on campus, call 911 first. First Aid KitsRefillsComponentsAED LocationsFirst Aid Kit LocationsDocumentsRefillsFirst Aid Kit RefillsThere are first aid kits located throughout campus for use by the PLU community.  If your department’s first aid kit needs to be restocked, please complete this form and send it to safety@plu.edu.  You will receive your supplies either via

University Singers - Raul Dominguez, conductorThe University Singers is an advanced soprano-alto choir comprised of singers from many academic disciplines and class ranks.  The ensemble meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1:45-3:15pm, and presents 1-2 concerts each semester, including the annual Fall Concert, Sounds of Christmas, and Spring Concert. The group ranges in size from 40-50 singers.  Highlight performances during the past several years include Susan Botti’s Cosmosis with the PLU

Students are separately accountable both to local, state, and federal laws and to the PLU Student Code of Conduct.  When local, state, or federal law and the PLU Student Code of Conduct overlap, the university may invoke the Code to protect its own interests and standards.  A student who breaks the law must be prepared to accept the consequences, since they have no more immunity from the law than other citizens.  Students participating in PLU study away programs, or who are enrolled at PLU as

The University holds as basic the safety and well-being of every person in the community. Students are therefore expected to demonstrate common sense and good judgment in all areas where safety, health and cleanliness are concerned.  The University prohibits activities that cause or threaten mental, emotional or physical harm, suffering or exhaustion; or which may cause damage or constitute a safety or health hazard for the university and/or its component parts, as well as for self and/or

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities works to create educational processes to support the mission of student development. There are several different processes the SRR office coordinates. These processes are intended to provide that all students (whether making a complaint or responding to it) are treated in a manner which is fundamentally fair in accordance with the procedures developed by the University. Rights For StudentsBoth the complaining student (“Complainant”) and