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  • resources that address vital questions about how we shape good, meaningful, and beautiful lives–questions that our discipline still struggles to address. The social sciences expose our students to larger contexts in which to explore human behavior—-historical processes, economic realities, political movements, and cultural influences. Mathematics and the natural sciences reinforce our students’ understanding of psychology’s fundamental methodologies of inquiry and analysis. The breadth of imagination

  • relationships with other first generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni participate in programming that supports college transition and success in their first year at PLU Linked Course(s)YES (for new First-Year Students) All first-year students have the option to enroll (on a first-come, first-served basis) in a linked First Year Experience Program (FYEP) course on the topic of social justice. Examples of linked courses from fall 2021 include: Smushed with Strangers and Other Public Transit Stories

  • analysts, music instructors, nurse administrators and practitioners, school administrators and teachers, social scientists, writers and more. They work for small businesses, city governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations, international agencies, and for some of the most famous companies in the world, such as Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks. Our graduate alumni — nurtured and challenged in the context of Lutheran higher education — are part of a long legacy of excellence, innovative

  • different from each other. One (Tobago) held a focus on education, health, and social services, coupled with conversations about identity, race, and privilege. I spent time volunteering in an elementary school, specifically working with the “1st graders.” As the child of two public school educators, it made me think about the way that education is done differently around the world. Schools have different structures, curriculum varies depending on context, and classroom management and discipline are done

  • owners and leaders, financial consultants, marketing data analysts, music instructors, nurse administrators and practitioners, school administrators and teachers, social scientists, writers and more. They work for small businesses, city governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations, international agencies, and for some of the most famous companies in the world, such as Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks. Our graduate alumni — nurtured and challenged in the context of Lutheran higher

  • StudiesAnthropology, Chinese Studies, Economics, English, Gender, Sexuality & Race Studies, Global Studies, History, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Languages & Literatures, Native American & Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Publishing & Printing Arts, Religion, Sociology, Criminal Justice STEMBiology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Math, Physics, Psychology Health ProfessionsKinesiology, Nursing, Social Work Helpful Links Math Placement

  • May 22, 2008 Barr reflects on her PLU education, work overseas Career diplomat Joyce Barr ’76 spoke to the Class of 2008 and their families during Spring Commencement on May 25 at the Tacoma Dome. The following is the text of her speech: Chair Gomulkiewicz, President Anderson, Provost Killen, Graduates, Families and Friends. Introduction Good afternoon everyone! It is an honor and a privilege to share this special occasion with you today. When Dr. Anderson asked me to be PLU’s commencement

  • Office Hours: Your professors are here to help Posted by: shortea / November 28, 2018 Image: PLU chemistry Prof. Justin Lyle in his office meeting with students during office hours, Monday, March 12, 2018. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 28, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationStruggling to understand a concept from last week’s class? Stressing about that end-of-the-year project? All hope is not lost: Try stopping by your professor’s office hours and talking it out with

  • of her — a desire to pursue a career where she helps others needing medical care. “I would always interact with the patients and they really enjoyed it too,” Ramirez said. “ Since then, I had it in the back of my head that I maybe wanted to do something like that, to help people” At first, Ramirez wanted to be a doctor, but admits that idea quickly changed after taking a chemistry class during J-Term from professor Dr. Andrea Munro. “I originally came in thinking I wanted to do pre-med, so that’s

  • through summer 2021 are negotiated between participants, their assigned mentors/facilities, and ORISE. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates. Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a mentor. Per week time commitment varies by location. HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the