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See Dr. Artime's profile Michael Artime is Assistant Professor & Chair of the Department of Political Science. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Political Science.
semester, PLU faculty will explore the pandemic phenomenon through the lens of diverse disciplinary fields. These include: Biology, Global Studies, History, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Literature and the Arts. The course also includes a panel of PLU alumni in the health and care professions that have been invited to reflect on their experience of the crisis from the vantage point as practitioners. The
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The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of…
or co-learner. Professor of Psychology Wendy Shore received the Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring. PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. Their peers have nominated and selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well.Shore exemplifies her mentoring philosophy by forming profound connections with her students. As a
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Preparation for law school at PLU is an advising system rather than a curriculum of prescribed major/minor or otherwise organized courses.
, public finance, logic, and moral philosophy. Diversity and challenge are crucial to preparation for the study of law. However, pre-law students are also advised to take courses, chosen in consultation with the pre-law advisor, that will help them to identify, develop, and explore perspectives on the character of U.S. law. Courses in U.S. government and history, judicial and legislative processes, research materials and methods, and internships may be particularly useful in this regard. Finally
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The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in
osteopathic, who hold a DO degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Both degrees offer the opportunity to be fully qualified to practice medicine in the United States. Both allopathic and osteopathic doctors attend 4 years of medical school, 3-8 years of residency, and must pass multiple licensing exams. According to the American Osteopathic Association, “osteopathic medicine is a parallel branch of medicine with a distinct philosophy and approach to patient care which focuses on holistic patient care
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TEDxTacoma provides a platform for the exchange of creative, earnest and often paradigm-challenging ideas about how we can change our city, region and world for the better.
About TEDxTacomaTEDxTacoma provides a platform for the exchange of creative, earnest and often paradigm-challenging ideas about how we can change our city, region and world for the better. An independently organized event under license from TED, TEDxTacoma talks span the spectrum of art, culture, science and philosophy via a diverse lineup of speakers. TEDxTacoma is hosted by Pacific Lutheran University and organized by a committee of volunteers comprised of Tacoma area business, nonprofit and
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Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,…
environmental catastrophes. Rep. Derek Kilmer speaking to PLU students in a politics and government class.× Similarly, if we are to have internet software developers who understand the principles of information privacy and access, it follows that our computer engineering students would benefit from courses in philosophy, and the increased empathy and understanding that comes from engaging low-income communities that lack access to high-speed internet services. Of course we know that two or three 200-level
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Check out this panel discussion from International Education Week at PLU, featuring representatives from all of the Wang Center's Gateway locations!
Litigation Support Department Science and Politics at War: A COVID Case Study Moderated by Dr. Sergia Hay, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Wild Hope CenterClick here to view Dr. Beerbower’s slideshow. Click here to view Dr. Schlicher’s slideshow.September 30 Christian Responses to Plagues and Public Health: Two Perspectives from the History of Religion Dr. Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Click here to view the slideshow from
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The PLU Day of Vocation is almost here! PLU Chemists are a big part of it this year! (i) Keynote: Michelle Long , ’85 PLU Regent and chemistry alumna, Tues 4/5, 7 – 8 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center Join PLU Regent and alumna Michelle Long…
; and Kevin O’Brien, Brian Naasz and Becca Krzmarzick ’10 as they talk about their work together and what each of the learned from the other regarding their callings in life. (iii) Prof. Andrea Munro! Wed 4/6, 7 – 8 p.m., AUC Regency Room “Which Questions Matter: Scientists and Philosophers in Dialogue” Back by popular demand, this year’s edition of scientists and philosophers in dialogue features Sergia Hay and Mike Schleeter from the department of philosophy, Andrea Munro from the Chemistry
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The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington supports a number of ongoing programs in partnership with the Hanban, the executive body of the Chinese Language Council International, a
either proceed to a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) in Chinese universities or to study in such majors as Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Chinese Philosophy. The Scholarship covers registration fees, tuition, fees for basic learning materials, accommodation fees on campus, and includes a one-off resettlement subsidy, monthly allowance, outpatient medical service and comprehensive insurance for foreign students studying in China. The
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Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies | Global & Cultural Studies | byaden@plu.edu | 253-535-7283 | I am a proud native of Tacoma and first generation college student that began my formal second language study in high school.
Bridget Yaden Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7283 Email: byaden@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 103 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs Co-Director of the Parkland Literacy Center Director of Language Resource Center Interim Chair, Department of Philosophy Board Chair, Confucius Institute of Washington Education Ph.D., Romance Linguistics, University of Washington, 2003 M.A
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