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The German Department Welcomes Jonathan Fine Jonathan Fine lives up to his name. As a visiting assistant professor of German during the 2016-27 academic year, his gifted teaching, thoughtful and individualized advising, and creative support of residents of the German House made him seem like a familiar presence right from the start of his year with us. In German 423 in fall semester, for example, students benefitted from Jonathan’s strengths as an Enlightenment specialist in his course “The Age

Introduction This philosophy describes the beliefs and perspectives of the faculty of the School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University. Student development and learning are our primary focus. The School of Nursing philosophy embraces the vision and mission of Pacific Lutheran University for thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. We purposefully integrate liberal education with the study of nursing, scholarship, and civic engagement to foster compassion and meaningful service for

Department of Philosophy Painting the Parkland Mural A Semester in Oxfordby Greg JohnsonPhilosophy and Economics in Opoleby Michael SchleeterTechnology as a Topic of Intentional Inquiryby the Department of Philosophy

New In Print: American Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the Presentby Erin McKennaCosmopolitanism, Aesthetics, and Celine Dionby Mike RingsEncountering Adam Smith in Scotlandby Michael Schleeter2016 Department of Philosophy Eventsby Sergia Hay

2016 Department of Philosophy EventsThe Department of Philosophy has had an active event schedule this year. These events have spanned a wide range of philosophically interesting themes and socially relevant issues. Here are some highlights: In October, Eric Ruthford (PLU ’01) and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Paul Menzel held a panel discussion titled “Determining the Value of Life” about beginning of life and end of life decision making. In February, the department hosted the 3rd Food

Section 1.Pacific Lutheran University’s academic quality and reputation for excellence depend most directly on its faculty who foster its mission to “…empower students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.” Students are intellectually stimulated, challenged academically, and engaged in the mission of the university when they interact with quality faculty who are engaged in that same mission. These interactions