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  • You might be thinking… “But I’m not creative. I don't have any experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.”

    problems. It was entirely planned and led by the Spring 2023 Innovation Seminar team. What happens when students free their minds from pre-conceived notions and work together to innovate? Leadership team at PLU's first PLUreka event, April 28, 2023. (Morken Building) You might be thinking… “But I’m not creative. I don’t have any experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.” To which we say… Yes! That’s why we ESPECIALLY want YOU to participate in this event. Creative thinking is a skill, and it is

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Have you considered an Innovation Studies minor? Innovation Studies is a great addition to your major coursework because: Courses in the Innovation Studies minor teach fundamental skills like design thinking, collaboration, and entrepreneurial mindset. Each course emphasizes critical thinking and the skills that organizations most want from graduates. The program prepares you… September 16, 2024

  • Copyright law, current thinking and practice related to intellectual property rights, and even local computer use policies are constantly changing.

    Section 1. BACKGROUND Copyright law, current thinking and practice related to intellectual property rights, and even local computer use policies are constantly changing. Given this swirl of law, practice, and policy, engaging in scholarly or instructional activity while maintaining academic integrity and respecting the property of others can be quite a challenge, indeed. An exhaustive statement on copyright law is not possible here, so some general concepts and rules of thumb are presented

  • Courses in philosophy help students who recognize philosophy as a central element in a quality liberal arts education; wish to support their undergraduate work in other fields, such as literature,

    itself, usually with the intention of teaching in the field.Quick Links The Guardian: I think, therefore I earn NYT: In a New Generation of College Students, Many Opt for the Life Examined My Academic PathwayUndergraduate study in philosophy is fundamental in pursuing the most important questions regarding one’s understanding of themselves, others and the world in which they live. More specifically, it serves to sharpen basic skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research, analysis

  • The Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library is committed to excellence in service that enables, empowers, and encourages life-long learning.

    Our VisionThe Robert A.L. Mortvedt Library is committed to excellence in service that enables, empowers, and encourages life-long learning. The library provides access to information resources that advance the teaching of critical thinking and the pursuit of knowledge for the Pacific Lutheran University Community.Our MissionThe mission of the library is to support the university in providing quality education in preparation for lives of service. To that end, we: Provide quality customer service

  • What follows are two different ways of expressing the same International Honors Program Learning Outcomes: the first version is aimed at students beginning their studies; the second version is

    :  Administrative Version Demonstrate interdisciplinary inquiry or analysis by integrating knowledge and modes of thinking across disciplines to generate a new insight or line of inquiry. Demonstrate the ability to understand and weigh achievements and limitations of claims from the past and present, as well as their own. Articulate a complex understanding and variability of social issues in a diverse, global context. Utilize academic tools and critical thinking in complex and nuanced ways in order to frame and

  • An Interview with Dr. Patrick Moneyang by Rebecca Wilkin

    choosing to be in the USA and at PLU today meant letting go of other people, schools, towns, cities and countries, no matter how strongly I was connected to them.  Rebecca: Your 2013 dissertation on representations of the zombie as a figure of the intellectual impoverishment of Africa emphasizes the importance of critical thinking. How do you teach critical thinking to your students? Patrick:  With students, we analyze representations of zombies across cultures. Focusing on the zombie leads to

  • PLU provides two cloud-storage options for backing up your critical files and sharing them with others.

    Cloud File StoragePLU provides two cloud-storage options for backing up your critical files and sharing them with others. While these backup options can make accessing your files much more convenient, please be aware that the storage of sensitive data may not be appropriate for one or both of these locations. Please refer to your department head or contact the I&TS Help Desk (helpdesk@plu.edu) if you have specific questions about the storage of data you may be working with.Google DriveGoogle

  • Interdisciplinary study asks us to consider multiple perspectives—as provided by different disciplines and theories—in order to generate new insights that are purposeful, disciplined, and

    Catalog Pass/Fail Policy for Spring 2020At PLU, students can engage in interdisciplinary thinking through various avenues. The First-Year Experience Program (FYEP) is taught by faculty across the disciplines, and thus encourage students to engage in critical thinking and writing from those multiple perspectives. The General Education curriculum offers all students the opportunities to engage with multiple disciplines, and, over time, to consider how multiple perspectives and frameworks can inform

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  • Visiting Instructor and Director, MSW & BSW Practicum Programs | Department of Social Work | carrington@plu.edu | 253-535-7859 | Maria Carrington earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Pacific Lutheran University and obtained her master of Social Work from Boston College.

    Maria Theresa Carrington, MSW, LICSW, CST Visiting Instructor and Director, MSW & BSW Practicum Programs she/her/hers I love teaching PLU students because it gives me the unique opportunity to witness the next generation of social workers. I am deeply enthusiastic about nurturing their compassion, fostering critical thinking, and equipping them with the tools to create positive, meaningful change. Phone: 253-535-7859 Email: carrington@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 110 Office Hours: (On

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