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explore how deep currents of religious themes shape great literature, she returned to college to earn a Ph.D. in history and historical theology. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Llewellyn Ihssen began teaching at PLU in 2005 as an adjunct professor. Many of her courses focus on the intersection of medicine, economics, social ethics, and religion — a favorite course was “Health and Healing in Christian History.” Religious philosophies and theologies “shape people’s ideas of the body, and care
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reason. [2] PLU students at work in 2012 Since Plato, the Beautiful, the True, and the Good—these words and the ideals they express—have been significant in humanistic study. Aristotle, Plato’s student, added searching logical analysis in the Politics, Ethics, and Poetics. In the medieval trivium of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric, words reigned supreme. But these three are far from trivial! Out of the love of words, Erasmus produced the first printed Greek New Testament (1516). Based upon the
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lot of good questions about ethics, race, human rights, women’s rights and more. I feel that this book touches on all parts of PLU’s diversity, justice and sustainability pledge. Faculty Comment: Despite that this has been turned into an Oprah HBO movie, this text represents an outstanding intersection of race, class, gender, and health. It provides an excellent example of the evolving state of scientific and health knowledge, passion of discovery and ensuing commercialization, evolving and
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Courses offered by the Biology department BIOL 111 : Biology and the Modern World - NW This course is intended to introduce students to the principles and concepts that pertain to all living organisms, with special emphasis on those topics typically encountered in everyday life, including human physiology and disease, environmental issues, and the fundamentals of genetics. Lecture and laboratory. Not intended for biology majors. (4) BIOL 116 : Introductory Ecology - NW A study of the
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connection to the food you’re eating and who is producing it,” Perez said. Trinity Lutheran GardenLutes from the Center for Community Engagement & Service work in the Trinity Lutheran garden. Kevin O’Brien, PLU’s chair of environmental studies, said the key is people learning the story behind their food and asking if they’re comfortable with that story. “The easiest and most damaging habit is thinking that food comes from a grocery store,” said O’Brien, who is also an associate professor of Christian
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. Her team collects and identifies the insects, working in and outside the lab studying the spread of West Nile virus. Blakney said it was PLU’s commitment to global citizenship, social justice and environmental conservation that helped her discover her vocation in public health. “It’s easy to get lost in numbers and statistics,” she said. “Having had that encouragement at PLU to think about social justice and environmental concerns helps humanize the numbers.” Blakney long assumed she would go to
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and build connections with alumni industry professionals, resulting in a rich and rewarding experience for all participants. Follow the link to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Read Previous Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice Director Read Next Transfer alum finds community at PLU on and off the court LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel
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completing the program based off their majors. “It was global studies, environmental studies and Hispanic studies,” Zylstra said. “When there is overlap like that it’s kind of like ‘why not?’” Zylstra and Williams were approached by the Peace Corps in 2015, in an effort to reach out to universities that have a history of service. Over the next two years, Zylstra and Williams tweaked the program for PLU, had it approved by faculty and the Board of Regents. Then, they brought Wiley into the fold to direct
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Internships: Environmental Studies Read Next Summer Internships: Theatre LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024
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! Thank you!Allison '22, Environmental StudiesSince starting school, I have learned more about how different areas of study overlap than I ever knew before, met some fantastic friends that I know I’ll have for a long time, joined a new sport, and felt myself grow as a thinker and a leader. Without your generosity, this would not have been possible. Thank you.Hillary '21, NursingIt has been my dream to go to college and I didn’t think it was possible because of money. With your generous contribution
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