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as a social, political and cultural figure through the lens black feminist theory,” said Jennifer Smith, director of the Center for Gender Equity who will serve as PLU’s first dean for inclusive excellence starting in January. Smith will be co-teaching with CGE Outreach and Prevention Coordinator Tolu Taiwo. “It’s going to be fun to co-teach together and engage students to ask really big questions about race, gender and sexuality through something we consume and enjoy,” Smith said. "It’s going to
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excitement has worn off for most in and around the suburban city that’s just a stone’s throw away from Pacific Lutheran University. But for one economics professor on campus, it’s finally getting interesting. Associate Professor of Economics Martin Wurm and his research partner Neal Johnson, a former PLU Economics faculty member, are the social scientists charged by the United States Golf Association (USGA) with determining the economic impact of the U.S. Open on the local, regional and statewide economy
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Why Study Actuarial Science?An actuary uses mathematical and other skills to solve problems related to insurance and pensions. Most actuaries work for insurance companies; others work for government agencies, for unions or as consultants. For example, actuaries: Design insurance plans and decide what the premiums should be so that the plan will be financially sound. Design pension plans and decide how much needs to be paid in each year to obtain a desired retirement income. Evaluate and compare
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 26, 2016)- Roche Harbor, Washington, sits on the northwest side of San Juan Island at the edge of the Canadian border. For one week over the summer, Roche Harbor served as a site of discovery for a handful of Lutes interested in…
a teaching and field assistant. “(The glass) was only 60 or so years old, but it was cool to see that there.” Georgia Abrams ’18 — who also attended the workshop — said glass often proves instrumental in creating a timeline for a site’s history. Glass that includes a maker’s mark can be dated and used to track the history of the site. “I really love glass. It’s really interesting to me,” Abrams said. “There’s a database you can reference for the maker’s mark, (and) that helps give context
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designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) ANTH 491 : Independent Studies: Undergraduate Readings Reading in specific areas or issues of anthropology under supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: departmental consent. (1 to 4) ANTH 495 : Internship To permit undergraduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as Intern: followed by the specific title designated by the instructor in consultation with the student. (1 to
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TACOMA, WASH. (June 30, 2016)- One frame. That’s all it took for Kevin Ebi ’95 to get his work on a postage stamp – sort of. Ebi, a self-taught nature photographer who has made a living traveling around the world and documenting its beauty, weathered…
courtesy of Kevin Ebi, LivingWilderness.com) Ebi’s job is to capture nature and build a catalog of his adventures. His photographs have been published in magazines, travel guides and lots of textbooks. He’s even been featured in books published by National Geographic. The former radio anchor studied journalism and economics at PLU. He spent time working in newspapers and financial reporting, and had a schedule that was conducive for outdoor play. “You worked when the markets were open,” Ebi said. “Here
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out with like-minded math and stat enthusiasts. Presenters must be students, but everyone is welcome as an attendee. Abstract submission and registration deadlines are both March 24. To learn more, please visit our website. Read Previous Research Experience for Undergraduates in Graph Theory and Computational Mathematics Read Next Math Enthusiast Series: “Creative Collaborations in Mathematical Art” LATEST POSTS AWIS Scholarship February 26, 2024 2024-2025 MoMath Exponent Fellowship Program
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The Department of Music at PLU a nationally recognized center for musical learning, serving, and sharing.
Distinguished teachers, talented students, and supportive public: these are the people who make the Department of Music at PLU a nationally recognized center for musical learning, serving, and sharing. The Mary Baker Russell Music Center is our home. It features spaces for performing, teaching, and rehearsing; a music library; an outdoor amphitheater; and the acoustically impressive Lagerquist Concert Hall, home to the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ.Fall 2024 lesson registration can be found
Current HoursMonday: 8:00am-4:00pmTuesday: 8:00am-4:00pmWednesday: 8:00am-4:00pmThursday: 8:00am-4:00pmFriday: 8:00am-4:00pmSchool of Music, Theatre & Dance253-535-8669Mary Baker Russell Music Center Tacoma, WA 98447 -
Immersive experience in classrooms on the other side of the world teach PLU students how to learn on the fly, one of many skills they bring home with them.
, one of many focuses in the Gateway program there, is built on close collaboration between PLU and the University of Namibia. Participants such as the Rises, Weiss says, develop mutual respect, empathy and confidence in a different culture, while honing their abilities to adapt and problem solve. “The interaction with Namibians from all areas, not just education, is ongoing and consistent,” Weiss said. “Through those relationships that continue over time, there’s this sense of trust and
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By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…
. Just visit https://hourofcode.com/, create an account, and start problem solving. Melinda Gates visits with local students. Several learning scenarios are available, including an experience organized around Minecraft, Microsoft’s hugely popular video game. You can also create an Hour of Code Dance Party based on the Katy Perry song “Firework,” or other popular tunes. To date, over 600 million Hour of Code sessions have been completed in 180 countries and 45 languages. It is truly a global
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