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  • Political Science https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/political-science/

    the following groups (courses which are taken as part of a major program may not also count toward the public affairs minor): Political Science 8 semester hours, if this group is selected POLS 151: American Government POLS 354: State and Local Government Economics Minimum of 8 semester hours if this group is selected ECON 101: Principles of Microeconomics ECON 102: Principles of Macroeconomics Sociology & Criminal Justice Minimum of 4 semester hours if this group is selected SOCI 240: Social

  • Free Summer Jazz Series brings Stars-and the community-to PLU https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2014/06/29/free-summer-jazz-series-brings-stars-and-the-community-to-plu/

    such as Tribal Tech, Steps and Weather Report. Aug. 7 JBLM Swingin’ Sounds of Courage Big Band JBLM’s Swingin’ Sounds of Courage played a Veterans Day performance at PLU in November 2013. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) A full big band with 20 members, Swingin’ Sounds of Courage is one of the larger ensembles in the 56th Army Band. The band performs swing hits from the Big Band Era, including selections from greats such as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, mixed with newer big-band

  • Reformation – Resolute Online: Fall 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2016/reformation/

    a revolution. But when he questioned the Catholic church’s practice of selling indulgences in his famous Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, it was the beginning of an era of religious and political upheaval that would fundamentally reshape Europe. Luther’s challenge against the church, arguably the most powerful institution in the world at the time, was a bold statement. Since then, Lutheranism and the idea of reform have gone hand in hand. For many Lutherans, reformation is a constant process that

  • Kevin Knodell ’11 – Resolute Online: Fall 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2016/author/kevinknodell/

    clergyman, seemed an unlikely man to start a revolution. But when he questioned the Catholic church’s practice of selling indulgences in his famous Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, it was the beginning of an era of religious and political upheaval that would fundamentally reshape Europe. Luther’s challenge against the church, arguably the most powerful institution in the world at the time, was a bold statement. Since then, Lutheranism and the idea of reform have gone hand in hand. For many Lutherans

  • 2021 ACPSS Conference https://www.plu.edu/confucius-institute/2021-acpss-conference/

    Professor, University of Maryland, College Park Understanding and Supporting Chinese Families during the COVID 19 Pandemic A surge of racism and xenophobia towards Chinese Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to high levels of stress within the Asian American, particularly Chinese American community. During this presentation We will discuss common myths about Chinese American families, their strength, and stress (e.g., language barriers, acculturative stress, experience with racism

  • PLU announces new major in criminal justice https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/04/11/criminal-justice/

    criminal justice system take place in,” she explains. “Our curriculum will investigate theories of criminal offending, highlight inequalities in American society, and encourage students to think about how these inequalities impact victim and offender experiences.” PLU criminal justice majors and minors will learn a wide variety of skills founded in academic methods, but designed for real-world application. /* fix for jQuery UI library issues when using the date picker popup */ jQuery.browser

  • Reading Recommendation https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/08/06/reading-recommendation-stop-blaming-colleges-for-societys-problems/

    Reading Recommendation | ‘Stop Blaming Colleges for Society’s Problems: The value of an elite education remains unparalleled’ Posted by: Thomas Krise / August 6, 2014 August 6, 2014 Reading Recommendation | David A. Bell’s article on NewRepublic.com, “Stop Blaming Colleges for Society’s Problems: The value of an elite education remains unparalleled” This is a thoughtful piece on why universities will survive, and in fact thrive, in an era of free, online courses and concern over the value of a

  • News in Faculty https://www.plu.edu/music/news/topic/faculty-stories/

    The End of an Era Dave Robbins Steps Down after 33 Years as Chair of the Department of Music Greg Youtz’s first glimpse of Dave Robbins was him strolling down a hallway in Eastvold, while his two-year-old daughter toddled along at his side, clutching his finger. “I remember thinking that… May 21, 2014 Faculty

  • Dealing in historical coins is rare gift https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/02/21/dealing-in-historical-coins-is-rare-gift/

    White House, Buzz Aldrin’s memorabilia from his Apollo moon missions, a Chagall painting and Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War sword – which sold for $1.5 million. Then there are the items that are also expensive, but as Imhof notes, less serious. Items such as Anna Nicole Smith’s personal diary, which sold for more than $50,000; a lock of Cuban revolutionary leader Che Guevara’s hair, selling for$100,000; and a rare “Bride of Frankenstein” poster for more than $300,000. In total, Imhof spent 18 months

  • Client Project 2020-2021 https://www.plu.edu/msma/client-project-2020-2021/

    Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub: Exploring Millennial Dining Preferences in the Seattle Metropolitan AreaThis study aimed to develop effective strategies to enhance the visibility and competitiveness of a restaurant operating in the Seattle area. Specifically, the MSMA research team of Megan, Hannah, Ole, and Chirag sought to identify methods for acquiring new customers for Shawn O’Donnell’s locations in Fremont and Pioneer Square. The researchers drew their conclusions based on