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    Joseph Ho, MD, PhD Lecturer Email: jth@plu.edu Professional Biography Education PhD, Neurobiology and Behavior, University of Washington MD, University of Washington BS, Cell and Molecular Biology , University of Washington BS, Chemistry, University of Washington Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Neurosurgery Biography Dr. Ho retired from clinical practice as a cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon after building a successful stroke program at a local hospital system.  He gives back to his

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  • Attend programs from 3/4 of the G&S Week themes listed below and receive a coffee credit!

    affinity groups to discuss gender socialization and share stories of joy and challenge. In closing, we will share across gender experiences. Be A Man: Softness, Openness, and Emotional Strength Hosted by: Campus Life Wed 10/23, 11-12pm in Regency Room We are in a beautiful place of deconstructing traditional gender roles and expectations in our society. But for many men or masculine-identifying people, it can be challenging to know what to replace traditionally “masculine” behavior with. Do you still

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer As the end of the semester approaches, many students will inevitably begin to feel the pressure of impending papers, projects, and exams. While the prevalence of cheating varies and is difficult to measure, most faculty are concerned with ensuring the…

    , Wilhelm, and Filz (2012) identified three key elements of honor pledges that positively influenced reports of academic honesty: length, formality, and consequences. The authors found that, in tandem, all three factors strongly influenced students reported likelihood to cheat. Campus culture, classroom culture, and peer culture may all influence the prevalence of cheating. In my opinion, it is critically important to repeatedly communicate expectations for student behavior. Honor pledges and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 8, 2020) — At about this time last January, Kristina Walker ’02 got The New York Times’ special insert that featured all 126 women who had been sworn into Congress. It ignited a fire inside of her — it was that thing…

    of things — and people — that went into my decision to run,” she said. “This year, there was an open seat and a moment where I felt like my skills would be useful on the council. Like many people, I want to make change to be more inclusive and equitable in our cities and our society. Running for local office was/is my way of stepping up and working for change.” The married mom of two (her husband is Alex Walker ’03) was sworn in on January 7. We caught up with Walker to learn more about what it

  • Update on Jan. 15, 2015: PLU Contingent Faculty Withdraw Election Petition TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—The petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board from Pacific Lutheran University contingent faculty to form a union has been withdrawn. This means that the current union election is…

    private, religiously affiliated colleges and universities.  The NLRB reviewed the standard it applies in accordance with the Supreme Court’s decision in NLRB v. Catholic Bishop of Chicago regarding when the NLRB has jurisdiction over faculty members at religiously affiliated colleges and universities, and second, they re-examined the standard for determining when faculty members are managerial employees in accordance with the Supreme Court’s decision in NLRB v. Yeshiva University. If the test to

  • a systematic investigation—including research development, testing, and evaluation—involving a living individual about whom you obtain: data through intervention or interaction (including surveys

    through intervention or interaction (including surveys and interviews), and/or identifiable private information in a form that can be linked with that individual. designed to develop or contribute to “generalizable knowledge.” Findings disseminated with the intent to influence behavior, practice, theory, future research designs, etc. are contributing to generalizable knowledge.When in doubt, contact the HPRB (hprb@plu.edu) and we can help you figure it out.Step 2

  • J-Term 2020: Travel with us to Prague via our blog. PLU offers a variety of study away program options to make this important component of a PLU education accessible to as many students as possible. Narrow your search by exploring your options by academic discipline,…

    Professor Regarded as a Pioneer in Crowdsourcing Science Read Next Passion for solving unanswered questions drives PLU alum’s research career LATEST POSTS Ricky Haneda ’22 | Psychology Major February 18, 2022 The Evolution of Behavior November 12, 2021 Dr. Laura Shneidman awarded research grant from Templeton Foundation November 24, 2020 Enrico Jones Award in Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychology November 6, 2020

  • The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability Dr. Carolyn Finney addresses PLU’s University Conference 2014 on Sept. 3. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) At PLU’s University Conference 2014, UC-Berkeley Professor Shares Trailblazers’ Forgotten Stories—and Her Own Inspiring Path By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications Dr.…

    , for their communities and for the Earth. The key to the successful convergence of those ideals, Finney said, is that we all have to talk about them—really talk about them.“I’m thankful we’re actually making a conscious decision to talk about DJS,” Finney said. “But don’t think for a second we all define DJS the same.” Finney’s personal exploration of DJS began as a child, when her parents worked as caretakers on a vast New York estate, and her family lived in its garden cottage. “The first time I

  • Did you know PLU has SIX different master's (and two doctorate) programs, open to ALL PLU students, no matter what you majored in? We invite you to participate in our PLU Graduate Programs Week to

    - 4:00pmDidn’t major in education? Want to be a teacher? You could be teaching with your master’s degree (and making a master’s level educator paycheck – Washington state is one of the top 5 states for highest paid teachers) in just one year after graduating with your bachelor’s degree from PLU. Join us to learn about PLU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE), open to students from ANY major. Dr. Mary Jo Larsen, Assistant Dean in the School of Education, will host this info session and answer your

  • Apply via the Common App. It is free to apply to PLU!

    First-Year Admission Admission Decision Priority Dates PLU has four admission decision dates – October 15, November 15, December 15, and January 15. If you complete your application materials prior to one of these dates, you can expect an admission decision and notification of academic scholarship eligibility prior to the next decision date. Can you still apply after January 15? Yes! Applications completed after January 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Application ChecklistUndergraduate