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by the Benson Family Foundation during the 2005-2006 academic year and brings to campus outstanding members of the academic and business community. The topic for the Monday night’s lecture came from McCloskey’s series of books, The Bourgeois Era, which explore the relationship between moral virtue and capitalism. She argued that innovation, ingenuity, and the drive of societal change are characteristics of the middle-class, and that it was from the liberation of this class that the modern world

individuals, families and communities. “The launch of the MSW program at PLU signifies our bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity and justice” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As the program sets its sights on empowering the next generation of social work leaders, PLU remains steadfast in its dedication to creating a more just and equitable society.” PLU’s MSW degree is ideal for those dedicated to tackling modern social issues through education and practice. The program will prepare

Indigenizing the Academy Posted by: alex.reed / May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 By Troy StorfjellOriginally published in 2014One of the things that studying Indigenous stories and situations has shown me is that knowledge isn’t neutral. Our systems of knowledge grow out of our ways of being in the world and are all culturally-specific—that is, they are all created by particular cultures. The modern university system, with its distinct disciplines and its emphasis on empiricism and objectivity, is a

everyone else as I am able to speak with them ‘on their level’. Further, the rich understanding of Market Research I gained in the MSMR program has given me the skill of simplifying the data for the bank’s President, CEO, chairman of the board, and anyone who just needs to know ‘what the data mean’. In my role, I play a major part in formulating the bank or credit union’s strategy. We primarily work with institutions that are valued anywhere from $300 million to around $2.5 billion in assets. The MSMR

and all over the world,” said Mooney. Because of the university’s debate history, travel expenses are covered for competing students from an endowed fund in the Communication department. “It’s really nice to feel supported by my university,” said Barker. “When you’re competing for PLU all day, it’s great that the institution recognizes that.” During the fall, Speech and Debate focused primarily on local tournaments throughout the Pacific Northwest, but everyone is looking forward to more travel

point during their four years, primarily because studying away is so accessible thanks to transferable financial aid and deep connections abroad. Zimmerman said funding study away is incredibly important because it helps an individual grow as a person and experience new cultures and ideas. “Coming from a little town to PLU really broadened my understanding of myself and my understanding of other people. It’s teaching me how to be a better nurse and a better person in general because of that growth

continue learning outside the limitations of the class schedule. Sharlene reflects on the impact the center has on students by saying that through the supplemental assistance, tutors and assistant directors are able “to help the students not only get better grades but become better students.”  While the PLC is primarily focused on academic success, the center is much more than that for these student directors. It’s also a community. They all echo each other when expressing their gratitude for the

necessary to succeed in industry and academia. Students are generally exposed to a variety of research activities which may include literature search, experimental design, bench work and lab notebook management, mathematical modeling, instrumental characterization, computer/software control and analysis, lab safety, as well as communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Program Dates Application Open: December 14, 2021 Application Deadline: February 15, 2022 Program: Week of June 20 – August

person get under my skin? Why do I not like her? Why do I not like him? The reason is because I do like them so very much, but I do not have the tools to tell her/him. That coupled with the idealized love of literature makes for some good conflict.” The story line is classic and simple. Clapp intends to let the story evolve naturally and unfold as it has so many times before. “It is sentimental, funny and at times a bit cheese ball. For me, that is enough,” Clapp describes. The multiple locations

Home, Stay Healthy.” The show is centered on a topic from a book or other children’s literature that connects with each week’s channel theme. Warm Line, hosted by PLU Pastor Jen Rude, centers the spiritual well-being of our PLU community through topics of faith and spiritual community, interpretations of and opportunities for service, and so for. Diversity Deep Dive, hosted by Associate Vice President for Diversity Justice, and Sustainability Angie Hambrick and Dean of Inclusive Excellence Jennifer