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  • . Ralph Flick from PLU’s School of Business. Their research project investigated the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management, with an emphasis on new business practices within the Pacific Northwest region. A summary of their findings can be found in this research abstract. Ben Merrill (left) and Prof. Ralph Flick are the Summer 2020 Benson Research Fellows Dr. Michael Halvorson announced the fellowship and spoke on behalf of the Innovation Studies steering committee, which

  • PLU Alum Visits Department of Economics Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator/Administrative AssistantTACOMA Wash - Hiring in Finance: The Employer's Perspective From PLU to World of Finance Dr. Micheal Manser – PLU ECON Grad ’10 Now Economist @Remitly Thursday April 18, 2019 @6:30 p.m. Xavier 201 Dr. Michael Manser is currently an Economist in charge of global pricing at Remitly, one of the fastest growing FinTech startups in

  • many different forms and can also be conducted on the major channels. For their market research on dairy substitutes in coffee beverages, Starbucks employed at least these three market research approaches: Cultural trends (the dairy “problem,” health conscious consumers, nut allergies) Environmental factors in supply chain management (the almond crop “problem”) Social media monitoring (word-of-mouth, brand ambassadors) Customer preferences tracking (website customer comments) In-store product

  • , Lindhartsen had the opportunity to intern at an all-ages concert hall in South Tacoma called Real Art Tacoma, where he helped book and promote shows. The internship was put on hold when the pandemic hit. Lindhartsen graduated during the pandemic unsure of when he would be able to put his degree to work.  Eventually, venues began to open back up, including Real Art Tacoma. The nonprofit needed help with venue management and offered Lindhartsen a job helping book, promote, and manage logistics for the small

  • PLU course examining the COVID-19 pandemic open to students, alumni and the community Wang Center Executive Director Tamara Williams discusses the exciting new interdisciplinary course. Posted by: Zach Powers / August 25, 2020 August 25, 2020 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing and CommunicationsEarlier this month Pacific Lutheran University announced a timely new course titled “COVID 19: A Global Crisis Examined.” Open to PLU students, alumni, faculty, staff and the public, the one-credit/no

  • think there is wisdom in the phrase ‘We are all in this together,’” he said. Gates praised PLU for its global focus, and indicated the university was a leader in the general trend in the U.S. to look outward to solve issues such as hunger, HIV or global warming. It’s important for students to travel overseas, rather than just read about a place on a map, he said. “Once you’re there,” he said. “You see we’re all the same, and that has a significant influence on global equity.” It’s significant that

  • programs that are perfect for potential career changers. 1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)Whether you know what industry you want to join or you want to explore different opportunities, business school can be a great choice for career changers. Thanks, in part, to learning outcomes like effective leadership, global perspective and creative innovation, an MBA can apply to nearly any industry. Even better? An MBA can increase your earning potential. According to ZipRecruiter, the national

  • . I will always look back on my time at PLU with a tremendous amount of gratitude. Carre Avary ’11 – Bachelor of Arts in education. What’s next? I hope to begin my career as a middle school math teacher. Sometime in the next few years I plan to go back to school to obtain my masters in educational administration. Elise Nesselquist – Bachelor of Arts in global studies (concentration in global health) and Norwegian Elise Nesselquist ’11 – Bachelor of Arts in global studies (concentration in global

  • January 25, 2008 Activist fights against poverty and disease Stephen Lewis, a humanitarian, diplomat and human rights activist, will visit Tacoma for the Wang Center for International Programs’ symposium “Advances in Global Health by Non-Governmental Organizations,” slated for Feb. 21 and 22.Lewis is the former United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa. He will deliver the keynote address, “Time to Deliver: Winning the Battle Against Poverty and Disease in the Developing World,” on

  • recipients were President of the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, William S. Stafford, and Winter Olympian Joey Cheek.“William B. Stafford is an extraordinary individual dedicated to enhancing and strengthening international understanding throughout the Puget Sound region,” said Neal Sobania, executive director of PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education.PLU President Loren J. Anderson presented Stafford with this award for a life of service promoting international understanding through trade