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SFC (retired) Michael Farnum during the Veterans Day Ceremony at PLU. (Photo by John Froschauer) Extending a hand to veterans By Chris Albert Extending a hand of thanks embodies the spirit of Veterans Day, said SFC (retired) Michael Farnum during the Veterans Day Ceremony at…
degree in environmental studies. “PLU extended a hand to veterans,” he told the crowd. “Let our actions strengthen our bond.” In continuing that dedication a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by PLU President Loren J. Anderson. It had been signed earlier in the week by other officials. Farnum told the crowd how a pathway to an education for veterans means people like him can continue to be contributing members of society after their military careers are over. “It’s amazing what extending a hand
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Daniel Hachet ‘20 might be graduating this spring, but his green initiatives will continue on at PLU. On-campus restaurants now recycle thousands of cereal bags—and are even getting paid to do so. Residence Halls now offer recycling during summer camps. Reusable dishes and compostable straws…
and advocacy for the sustainability of the earth and its inhabitants. “I spent a lot of that summer going back and forth between the departments,” he says. “It took about two months to figure out how to coordinate the recycling effort.” He enjoyed puzzling through negotiations and solutions. “One of the things I learned was that just because one idea fails, it doesn’t mean the next one will,” he observes. Hachet is a dual major in mathematics and environmental studies. Although the two
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An internship (either locally or abroad) can count for Global Studies credit through GLST 495. If you are interested in a Global Studies internship, please be aware of the following guidelines.
Student’s Study Away Experiences Lead to State Department InternshipInternships An internship (either locally or abroad) can count for Global Studies credit through GLST 495. If you are interested in a Global Studies internship, please be aware of the following guidelines. Looking for an Internship?Check with the Internship Database at the Alumni & Student Connections Internship Office.Internship Policy - Domestic Students must complete a Learning Agreement (available at the Alumni & Student
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Study away is an opportunity for students to pursue their academic interests in a different cultural context.
knowing what exactly to expect. Study away is very different from a vacation or trip; it is an academically focused intercultural experience. At PLU, global engagement is a high priority, and many students choose to deepen their understanding of our globalized, interconnected world through short-term, semester, or yearlong study away. In fact, over the last 15 years, approximately 50% of PLU students have studied away in over 80 countries. Studying away requires planning and preparation, and the Wang
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The value of a college education increases when graduates have a better understanding of religion’s diversity and influence in regional, national, and global life.
Spiritual Care: Professor Erik Hammerstrom listens and learns during a sabbatical year spent as a hospital chaplain More Why Study Religion? The Study of religion engages enduring questions about the meaning of life in a context of liberal arts learning. Quick Facts New Class PLU professor launches new class that immerses students in the local Buddhist community. More Information Why Study Religion?The value of a college education increases when graduates have a better understanding of
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film news for Pacific Lutheran University.
Life Under Drones Symposium On September 18th and 19th, 2019, the Innovation Studies Program co-sponsored the Life Under Drones Symposium , which took place on the PLU campus and featured students, faculty, and an array of national experts on the subject. Life Under Drones was the first of its… September 12, 2019 drone symposiumethicsfilminnovation studiesresearch
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research news for Pacific Lutheran University.
Life Under Drones Symposium On September 18th and 19th, 2019, the Innovation Studies Program co-sponsored the Life Under Drones Symposium , which took place on the PLU campus and featured students, faculty, and an array of national experts on the subject. Life Under Drones was the first of its… September 12, 2019 drone symposiumethicsfilminnovation studiesresearch
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• Fulbright Scholarships • Nobel Peace Scholars • Joe Smith Peacebuilding Awards • Internship with the State Department • Wang Center Faculty-Student Research Grants
Awards and Opportunities for Global Studies Students• Fulbright Scholarships • Nobel Peace Scholars • Joe Smith Peacebuilding Awards • Internship with the State Department • Wang Center Faculty-Student Research Grants
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PLU news for Pacific Lutheran University.
What Game of Thrones Teaches Us About Innovation By Damian Alessandro ’19 The Innovation Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University is interested in the diverse environments innovation can be found in, including the entertainment industry. The popularity of HBO’s blockbuster show, Game of Thrones, highlights an important place to study innovation principles. Spoiler… May 26, 2019 Daenerys TargaryenDamian AlessandrodisruptionGame of Thronesinnovation studiesPetyr BaelishPLU
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Michael Halvorson news for Pacific Lutheran University.
Getting Creative: PLU’s Gateway Class in Innovation Studies By Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19. This Fall, Pacific Lutheran University is introducing a new class that serves as a gateway to the Innovation Studies Program . Hist/Phil 248: Innovation, Ethics, and Society is a team-taught course that combines many different fields of study into one. It… September 3, 2018 Hist/Phil 248historyinnovation studiesMichael HalvorsonMichael SchleeterPhilosophySarah Cornell-Maier
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