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On October 9, 2019, the PLU community will welcome Sven Beckert of Harvard University to give the 15th Annual Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Chris Knutson Lecture Hall, located in the…
history of capitalism in a variety of contexts, including curriculum related to American history, Economics, Global Studies, Business, and PLU’s new Innovation Studies program. The lecture is free and open to the public. The Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History Supported by a generous endowment from the Benson Family, the Benson Lecture is designed to bring leading experts in the fields of history, business, and economics to campus to address the PLU community. Supporting the
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Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology | TEDxTacoma | Marit Trelstad is Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
Marit Trelstad Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology Biography Biography Marit Trelstad is Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Her scholarly work combines feminist, process and Lutheran theologies and has focused on Christology, theological anthropology, the doctrine of God, and science and religion (including economics, geoengineering and ecology). As a contributor and editor, she published Cross Examinations: Readings
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When Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters…
information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters at consultancies, a start-up, and large corporations like Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser. He is now the director of information technology at the Port of Tacoma.Miller is also a Lute through and through. His father was a PLU economics professor and his mother ran the student health center. Miller double majored in computer science and economics while playing on the basketball and football teams (including PLU’s 1987 national champion
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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…
science, physics, and chemistry, as well as with an economics or data science minor. The applied mathematics major is offered in alongside the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education. The engineering and industry minor will take advantage of courses already offered by the university’s physics department to students in the Dual-Degree Engineering Program. In addition to math and science courses, students will complete an
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Business and Economic History news for Pacific Lutheran University.
Healthcare Economics: An Interview with Teresa Hackler and Karen Travis By Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History The following excerpts were gathered from an April 24, 2018 conversation between Michael Halvorson, PLU student Teresa Hackler, and Economics professor Karen Travis. Hackler and Travis completed a Benson Summer Research project together in… April 24, 2018 Benson Family ResearchBusiness and Economic HistoryHealthcare EconomicsKaren TravisOregon State
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Curious about what move-in day looks like? Take a look at PLU’s New Student Orientation, and see how we welcomed our students with open arms and plenty of helping hands.
New Student Orientation & Move in day Posted by: vcraker / September 7, 2022 September 7, 2022 Curious about what move-in day looks like? Take a look at PLU’s New Student Orientation, and see how we welcomed our students with open arms and plenty of helping hands. Read Previous Summer Internships: Economics Read Next Communications major lands job helping to create an equitable education LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube
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Political Science major Jenny Kamimura ’24, shares a day in her life as an intern in Hawaii. Kamimura spent the summer interning with Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele’s office. Interested in studying political science? Visit plu.edu/political-science to learn more about the program.
Summer Internships: Political Science Posted by: vcraker / August 30, 2022 August 30, 2022 Political Science major Jenny Kamimura ’24, shares a day in her life as an intern in Hawaii. Kamimura spent the summer interning with Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele’s office. Interested in studying political science? Visit plu.edu/political-science to learn more about the program. Read Previous Summer Internships: Theatre Read Next Summer Internships: Economics LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus
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The WSEHA 68th Annual Educational Conference: 2020: A Clear Vision for Environmental Health will take place April 27-29, 2020 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA. WSEHA will again be offering one or more student scholarships. Questions? Please visit: https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for instructions and the application…
WSEHA 2020 Student Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020 The WSEHA 68th Annual Educational Conference: 2020: A Clear Vision for Environmental Health will take place April 27-29, 2020 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, WA. WSEHA will again be offering one or more student scholarships. Questions? Please visit: https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for instructions and the application and recommendation forms. Or see the announcement-2020. The deadline for
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Executive Director Center for Student Success | Center for Student Success | plaehnkh@plu.edu | 253-535-7212 | Kris has been at PLU for 14 years and has worked as the Registrar, in the President’s office, and now is directing the Center for Student Success. She also teaches in the Political Science department. She loves working out, cheering for her beloved San Antonio Spurs and Seattle Seahawks and spending time with her nine grandchildren. “Less stress, more success” is the Center’s mantra and Kris tries to ensure students have the resources to reach that success. .
Kris Plaehn Executive Director Center for Student Success Phone: 253-535-7212 Email: plaehnkh@plu.edu Office Location:Mortvedt Library Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Professional Biography Education B.A. , Political Science and Economics, Texas Lutheran University M.A., International Relations, University of Denver Biography Kris has been at PLU for 14 years and has worked as the Registrar, in the President’s office, and now is directing the Center for Student Success
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Courses in the Pacific Lutheran University Innovation Studies minor build essential analytical skills to evaluate business and economic activity in historical and ethical contexts.
, Economics, & Computer Science. Creativity for LifeStudy how innovation works–then do it! Courses in the Innovation Studies minor teach fundamental skills like design thinking, collaboration, and building an entrepreneurial mindset. You then form teams and develop your own solutions to contemporary problems and strategic opportunities. The program also prepares students to tell a unique story about their college experience to future employers. Each course emphasizes critical thinking and the skills that
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