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scholarships. And there are advisers who make sure students get the appropriate academic credit for their studies. In Andy’s case, those resources allowed him to study whatever intrigued him – medieval Christianity in Italy, Swahili in Tanzania, or South Africa’s transition to democracy from apartheid. All while staying on track to get his math degree. – Story by Steve Hansen Read Previous Biologist use Murdock grants to study birds, fish Read Next Looking into the laws behind adoption COMMENTS*Note: All
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December 1, 2009 What will you do with your one wild and precious life? PLU is a little different from most universities. You can see it everyday on campus – in the classroom, in the residence halls, on the athletic fields. PLU students have a uniquely broad idea of what it means to be successful. A lot of that has to do with our Lutheran heritage. Students are asked to wrestle with issues of value throughout their studies so that they develop the skills and sensibilities to be successful human
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Gilbertson ‘10 and Rod Nash ‘96.Conversation Highlights: 2:00- Origins of O’Brien’s interest in religion and environmental studies. 8:35- The unique value of mentorship relationships. 11:20- Communicating the relevance of the humanities to prospective students. 14:55- What the humanities can offer students in an increasingly digital and networked culture and economy. 18:15- Dynamic writing as a highly valuable skill in an increasingly automated economy. 21:20- Studying languages at PLU. 24:50- Preparing
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Peace Corps in countries around the world.Katherine Wiley, PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator and anthropology professor, credits the institution’s commitment to global studies and public service for its high numbers of recent Peace Corps volunteers. “It demonstrates how our students are interested in the Peace Corps and how deeply committed they are to service,” Wiley said. “While the ranking focuses on Peace Corps, it also suggests how in general so many of our students choose to pursue
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studies and adds a permanent mathematical modeling course that challenges students to use mathematic tools to solve real-world problems. “It is really awesome to pair with other science majors to give more math background to support those concepts,” said N. Justice, assistant professor of mathematics. “Such double majors will be set apart and stronger in the job market.” Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the applied mathematics major pairs well with other natural sciences majors such as computer
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Tiffany M. Artime Chair of Psychology Email: artimetm@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Psychology Education Ph.D. with a Specialization in Trauma Studies, Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, 2013 M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, 2010 B.A. with Honors
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word—as part of a new highly-visible outdoor campaign designed to spread the word about PLU. By Sandy Deneau Dunham A New Chapter PLU Associate Professor of English Rick Barot takes over as director of the Rainier Writing Workshop—and as the new Poetry Editor of the prestigious New England Review. By Sandy Deneau Dunham Justice In Society In support of PLU’s commitment to promote justice and peace, the fourth annual Lutheran Studies Conference, scheduled for Sept. 25, will be devoted to Justice in
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Executive BoardThe Executive Board consists of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Outreach Group Coordinator, Activities Group Coordinator, Services Group Coordinator, and the immediate Past President. The SCC Director, the Chair of the Scandinavian Studies Program, the Curator of the Scandinavian Immigrant Experience Collection, and a representative from PLU’s Development Office serve as ex officio members. The Executive Board conducts the business of the Cultural
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A Semester in Oslo When asking PLU senior Sarah Smith what significantly shaped her undergraduate experience, she responds with a concise, “study away”. During the Fall 2012 semester Sarah could be found in Oslo, Norway, where she was engaged in studying Peace & Conflict. As a double major in Political Science and Global Studies, she took classes pertaining to global governance and foreign policy analysis, as well as African politics and conflict. “I decided to go there because it fit well with
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Homecoming Highlights Awards Recognition Alumni Profiles Alumni Events Class Notes Calendar Home Archive by category Featured Billboards Signs, Signs, Everywhere a (PLU) Sign The wide-reaching campaign takes a multilayered, environmentally... September 8, 2014 Lutheran Studies Conference While PLU 2020, the university’s long-range planning report, underscored that ancient commitment... September 8, 2014 The Art of Diplomacy PLU Hosts Exclusive U.S. Premiere of Exhibition Inspired By the Norwegian
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