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  • Sociology https://www.plu.edu/academic-programs/program/sociology/

    can study as a PLU sociology student. A sociology degree is excellent preparation for a wide variety of occupations and graduate programs in fields related to social and public services, education, politics and government, law, nonprofit management and business administration. The hallmark of the PLU sociology program is our research-oriented cumulative curriculum, which is designed to encourage your research and writing skills step by step. If you elect to complete a public or private sector

  • PLU welcomes new artistic director of theatre – Acclaim 2016-17 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/11/12/plu-welcomes-new-artistic-director-of-theatre/

    me started on a lifelong passion for theatre.”   Smith joined PLU this fall after 16 years at New Mexico State University, including six as the theatre department head. He brings extensive experience in directing, improvisation, theatre management and playwriting. Smith is ready for new challenges and hopes his background can further community involvement and program growth at PLU. Coming from a large state university he’s excited for closer student interactions, smaller class sizes and the

  • Student Internship: Annica Stiles ’25 studies in Iceland https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/internship-annica-stiles-iceland/

    , from museums to hikes, and we could choose what would best benefit our personal topic. They wanted us to gain a lot of information by immersing ourselves in the culture and meeting with locals. So, I spoke to many naturalists and residents about land management and conservation efforts throughout the region. We’d typically be out and about all day in groups of 3 or 4. Finally, phase three is still underway, and this has been the writing process. We had a rough draft due last month, went over it

  • Computer Science in Liberal Arts https://www.plu.edu/computer-science/computer-science-in-liberal-arts/

    accounts, identity, health records, and taxes. Software has a major impact on how we work and communicate, especially during this pandemic. Recent events have demonstrated that the use, design, and management of software systems can impact society in significant ways including life and death. Software security is increasingly important as the incidents of malware, fraud, extortion, identity theft, and cyber espionage are on the rise. “We now live in a world where AI governs access to information

  • Exemptions List https://www.plu.edu/hprb/faculty-et-al/instructors/step-3/exemptions-list/

    , curricula, or classroom management methods. Category 1 applies to research utilizing normal educational processes only, such as comparing the effectiveness of a particular curriculum.Category 2: Anonymous Educational Tests, Surveys, Interviews, or ObservationsResearch involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects

  • Exempt Categories https://www.plu.edu/hprb/faculty-et-al/plu-researchers/step-3/exempt-categories/

    , curricula, or classroom management methods. Category 1 applies to research utilizing normal educational processes only, such as comparing the effectiveness of a particular curriculum.Category 2: Anonymous Educational Tests, Surveys, Interviews, or ObservationsResearch involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects

  • Remarkable good fortune, unparalleled generosity https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/08/23/remarkable-good-fortune-unparalleled-generosity/

    neighborhood. In 1997, U.S. Bank merged with First Bank System in Minneapolis, intending to take all of the trust assets back to Minneapolis. “I said ‘No thank you. I’m not going back to the Midwest,’” Benson said. Instead he created his own company and began managing money for some of his clients from U.S. Bank. During the next six years, Benson Associates became a very successful investment management company. In 2003, just after Dale joined the PLU Board of Regents, Benson Associates was sold to Wells

  • PLU grad reaches new horizons, finds calling at NASA https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/12/07/plu-grad-reaches-new-horizons-finds-calling-at-nasa/

    graduate school at Portland State University to gain her master’s degree in education with a concentration in counseling. She then went on to earn certification in personal management from Portland State in 1986. As one of her closest friends and PLU college roommate for three years, Nowadnick said, “we knew early on that [psychology] was her first love.” After graduating from Portland State, Wold worked in the counseling field for six years, helping kids and teens who had been sexually abused or had

  • PLU students to take part in Nobel Peace Prize Forum https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/02/26/plu-students-to-take-part-in-nobel-peace-prize-forum/

    Professor Giovanna Urdangarain (Hispanic Studies). Discussion will also be led by the student organization Network for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management. After attending the conference, both McCracken and Correa will attend the Peace Scholars program in Oslo for seven weeks during the summer. The students will be spending time at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Lillehammer, where they will be participating in dialogue sessions with students from the Balkans and the Middle East. The

  • Parkland Community Mural Project https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/05/01/parkland-community-mural-project/

    Office; Parkland community organizations; and representatives from PLU’s Art Department, Sustainability Department, Center for Community Engagement and Service, ASPLU, Facilities Management, Auxiliary Services, Office of Finance and Operations, G.R.E.A.N., Students of the Left, Office of Residential Life and Wang Center for Global Education. And painters—lots of painters. “What’s been most enjoyable is meeting community members and students and hearing their stories,” said Refaei. In the end, the