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Diversity, Social Justice, and Sustainability are not separate concerns, but instead interrelated ones, no one of which can be addressed without addressing the others.
Executive Summary PLU 2020: Affirming Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Based on a Report from the Ad Hoc Committee for DJS Spring 2014 Recommendations for Common Language Around Integrating the Imperatives of Diversity, Social Justice, and SustainabilityDiversity, Social Justice, and Sustainability are not separate concerns, but instead interrelated ones, no one of which can be addressed without addressing the others. For what, exactly, is ‘social justice,’ and how can one begin to arrive
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In May 2000, a grant was awarded to the Division of Social Sciences for a student-faculty research program to honor S. Erving Severtson.
S. Erving Severtson Research Fellowship Forest Foundation Undergraduate Research Program In May 2000, a grant was awarded to the Division of Social Sciences for a student-faculty research program to honor S. Erving Severtson. Endowed by the Forest Foundation, the grant seeks to encourage joint student and faculty research by providing financial assistance. For student researchers, the grant covers up to $500 for project expenses and a $2500 award per student. Faculty are also eligible for up to
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Many students want to know how governments are organized, how rules are made and how government influences the amount and distribution of social rewards.
Why Political Science?Many students want to know how governments are organized, how rules are made and how government influences the amount and distribution of social rewards. As a citizen you may want to know how to wield influence and change rules or outcomes, either through government or in other political situations. You may wish to work in government or in the many organizations that are regulated by and try to influence government. Any of these purposes can be served by a greater
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The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience.
are studying families, policing, gender, or deviance, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience. Our classes highlight how inequalities in American Society impact individual opportunities, such as access to housing, bail, healthcare, or legal representation. Our programs in sociology and criminal justice provide unique opportunities for independent research, faculty
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Cacioppo, John T., & Patrick, William. (2008). Loneliness: Human nature and the need for social connection (1st. ed). Norton. (PLU Library link) Hargittai, Eszter. (2022).
Resources: Wang Center Symposium 2024The Matter of Loneliness: Building Connections for Collective Well-BeingAcademic ResearchIsolation/Loneliness Cacioppo, John T., & Patrick, William. (2008). Loneliness: Human nature and the need for social connection (1st. ed). Norton. (PLU Library link) Hargittai, Eszter. (2022). Connected in isolation: Digital privilege in unsettled times. The MIT Press. (PLU Library link) Seefeldt, Kristin S. (2017). Abandoned families: Social isolation in the twenty
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When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey,…
Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader Posted by: Zach Powers / April 15, 2021 Image: Andrew Schwartz ’07, the director of sustainability and global affairs at The Center for Earth Ethics, walks through Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon. (photos and video by Silong Chhun/PLU) April 15, 2021 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterWhen we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he's
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Pacific Lutheran University leaders recently announced two new natural sciences programs. Officially launching in fall 2022, students will be able to pursue a major in applied mathematics and/or a minor in engineering and industry. The applied mathematics major builds upon the existing mathematics courses, incorporates…
complete an internship/industry experience and/or courses in business, economics, history and ethics. “Project-based learning is a different kind of learning than in-class learning and adds a different kind of value to a student’s degree,” said Bogomil Gerganov, associate professor of physics. “Internships and apprenticeships are extremely valuable training for future engineers, and students with such experience are more attractive job and graduate school candidates.” To fulfill the engineering
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Associate Professor of History | 2015 Lutheran Studies Conference | Dr.
Michael Halvorson Associate Professor of History Biography Biography Dr. Michael Halvorson will be presenting Jewish-Christian Relation in Sixteenth Century Germany. This presentation examines the complex relationship between European Christians and European Jews in Sixteenth Century Germany. Particular attention will be paid to Martin Luther’s controversial statements on the Jews, and later episodes of polemic, persecution, and tolerance that came in their wake. In addition to teaching in the
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The Innovation Studies minor offers courses from 10 different academic units, making the program highly flexible. For scheduling purposes, the following 4-year course plan lists the availability of core courses that satisfy the Intro, Principles, and Seminar requirements, including HIST/COMA/PHIL 248 (Innovation Ethics and Society), HIST 121 (History in Video Games), HIST 346 (History of...
The Innovation Studies minor offers courses from 10 different academic units, making the program highly flexible. For scheduling purposes, the following 4-year course plan lists the availability of core courses that satisfy the Intro, Principles, and Seminar requirements, including HIST/COMA/PHIL 248 (Innovation Ethics and Society), HIST 121 (History in Video Games), HIST 346 (History of Technology), HIST 247 (U.S. Capitalism: Railroads to Netflix), BUSA 201 (Intro to Business), ECON 101 (Intro
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Dr. Brenda Ihssen Byzantine conceptions of Jesus: the Christ of council, court, and monk Byzantine perspectives offer westerners a contrast to their cherished assumptions about Jesus.
the name Christian. And yet each image holds considerable power to shape relationships, ethical commitments, and political sensibilities. Is it possible, then, that the ongoing attraction to Jesus of Nazareth, an attraction frequently found outside the institution that bears his name, is the diversity of images that open up, rather than restrict, the experience of the mystery of God? We welcome Dr. Gail Ramshaw, distinguished Lutheran scholar of religious and ritual language, who will give the
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