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On day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it. The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON), which means it…
harm that our society is doing so that they can’t really ignore it and live the same way they have been.” – Professor Daniel HeathOver the first three weeks, students tackle the main issues in the design of a ship, such as a means of propulsion, a sustainable power source for the 1,000-year-long journey to another star, how to create artificial gravity, and how many people to bring aboard so that the genetics of those on board can be uncompromised in future generations. Next, they discuss the
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On day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it. The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON), which means it…
insightful answers,” Heath writes in the class syllabus. “Although we will be using some scientific methods of inquiry and exploring scientific ideas, this is not a science course. As we work to design our starship, we will find that many of the lessons we learn can be directly applied on Earth.” "(The goal is) to get students to really see some of the harm that our society is doing so that they can’t really ignore it and live the same way they have been."- Professor Daniel Heath In the first few weeks
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Dear JED Campus Community, Recent events in Ukraine have created a great amount of concern and uncertainty around the world and on the campuses we work with, especially for faculty, staff and students who have direct ties to and/or family members in the region. We are writing to express our condemnation of the violence in...
months, but we do want to acknowledge how this may be impacting all of us in various ways, and offer these mental health resources that may be helpful at this time. From APA: Statement and Resources on the Impact of the War in Ukraine From University of Michigan: Stressed by what’s going on in Ukraine? How to cope – And how to help From NPR: How to cope with the stressful news cycle JED’s Mental Health Resource Center: Mental Health Resource Center | The Jed Foundation As always, JED is committed to
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Editor’s Note: Dr. Michael Haglund gave the Distinguished Alumnus Lecture during the Homecoming 2013 festivities in October. Neurosurgeon, alum follows his heart and passion to Africa By Heather Perry ’13 May 18, 1980 is the day Mt. St. Helens blew its top , but Dr.…
January 3, 2013 Editor’s Note: Dr. Michael Haglund gave the Distinguished Alumnus Lecture during the Homecoming 2013 festivities in October. Neurosurgeon, alum follows his heart and passion to Africa By Heather Perry ’13 May 18, 1980 is the day Mt. St. Helens blew its top, but Dr. Michael Haglund remembers it as the day he graduated from Pacific Lutheran University. More than three decades and multiple degrees later, Haglund is now a professor of neurosurgery, neurobiology, and global health
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The PLU Men's Lacrosse Team provides highly competitive play for athletes seeking a legitimate collegiate sporting experience.
Come Play!The PLU Men’s Lacrosse Team provides highly competitive play for athletes seeking a legitimate collegiate sporting experience. Whether you are new to the game or very experienced, our coaching staff will help you grow as a player and compete against nationally recognized teams. If you are interested in playing lacrosse at PLU, we highly encourage you to fill out the recruiting form below. /* fix for jQuery UI library issues when using the date picker popup */ jQuery.browser
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PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. The recipients have been nominated and selected by their peers, signifying their high regard among those who know them well. Congratulations…
commitment to improving both the PLU community and the broader scientific community through her service on and beyond campus.” Dr. Siegesmund’s service at PLU includes Governance Committee, Faculty Affairs Committee, co-chair of the Faculty Joint Committee, S-STEM, Natural Sciences Fellows program, and several student clubs such as the Biology club, Pre-Medical club, and Pre-Dental club. Beyond the campus, she is a board member of the American Society For Microbiology (AMS) Education where she identifies
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International Peer Advisors (IPAs) are current PLU students. They were just like you, coming here as international students or American students working hard to become a part of community within
International Peer Advisors International Peer Advisors (IPAs) are current PLU students. They were just like you, coming here as international students or American students working hard to become a part of community within the university. With experience and enthusiasm, all the IPAs are looking forward to meeting you and assisting you through the first week at PLU. They will be here to welcome you, to be your first friend on campus, to give you the best advice for new students, and to help you
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In Times Challenging and Uncertain: Plans Change – Values and Mission Endure By President Loren J. Anderson Welcome to our 2009 University Fall Conference. This morning we gather and prepare to launch the 120th year in the life of Pacific Lutheran University. We do so with…
graduates are a precious, life changing and transformative force in the world. Let me explain: The first message came on June 26. It brought the crushingly sad news of the death of Army Lt. Brian Bradshaw,a 2007 political science graduate. Brian was a strong student, an ROTC volunteer and leader, who entered the military, in his own words, “not to win a war but to make the lives of people better.” Brian was killed when an IED exploded along a roadside in Afghanistan. Brian left behind several essays
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Lutes See The World During J-Term Assistant Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies Claire Todd on an earlier research trip to Antarctica. Students and Professors Will Travel to and Study on All 7 Continents By Brenna Sussman ’15 PLU Marketing & Communications Student Worker TACOMA,…
don’t even have to leave the state of Washington! Two groups of students will leave campus, studying away in Neah Bay and Tacoma. Exploring the Native American tribes in Neah Bay, Anthropology Professor David Huelsbeck will lead students on an archeology trip to learn about ancient tribal traditions and history. Students will volunteer in tribal centers and learn traditional cultural aspects such as songs, food, stories and arts. Leaving PLU but staying in Tacoma, Dr. Kathleen Russell will lead a
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