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Philosophy involves inquiry about the most basic and compelling questions of life. German philosopher Immanuel Kant once summed up these questions in this way: “What can I know? What should I do?
their education.Course RequirementsWhile the faculty offer a wide range of expertise, and one can design a major or minor to fit with one’s interests, we would like to highlight the opportunity to design a program with special emphasis in Applied Ethics and Social Philosophy. Courses that support this emphasis include: Ethics and the Good Life; Biomedical Ethics; Health Care Ethics and Policy; Business Ethics; Social and Political Philosophy; Philosophical Issues in the Law; Philosophy, Animals, and
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Preparing for law school can be a complex process without the right help. The resources within these pages can help you prepare for law school, no matter what your year, and set yourself up to have
think critically will help you in law school. Classes that require you to develop your skills in written and oral argumentation and teach you to structure logical arguments. Classes with expose you to diversity in topics, people, perspectives, and approaches to understanding. What classes at PLU should I take? While any class that challenges you develops your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, the follow classes may be particularly helpful: Philosophy 228 Social and Political Philosophy
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Associate Professor School of Business | Peace Scholars | muldermr@plu.edu | 253-535-7258 | Why do you serve on the Peace Scholars Committee? I hope to inspire students to consider avenues of peace through a variety of interdisciplinary lenses, including those that might tie to their area of academic study.
, communication, culture and the political environment to prepare students for their global experience. During that experience, students work collaboratively with a community in Nicaragua, installing a well and teaching health to adults and children. In the MBA program, Professor Mulder leads courses in Peru for the PLU MBA program, showcasing business in an emerging economy and connecting business practices to indigenous, sustainable and social impact (i.e., UN Global Compact) programs. Dr. Mulder is also an
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Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in…
how events in these other countries impact our daily lives. I particularly enjoyed the Global Studies final projects because my classmates and I each chose a country and problem, then figured out how to solve it effectively. My case studies focused on Bangladesh, Mali, Uruguay and Bhutan. One that stood out was a project on how China, India and South Africa dealt with the pandemic during the lockdown and its effects on the greater world economy. How did your PLU academic studies compliment your
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A rose is [not] a rose Between the rows of tall, pale pink roses, he came at me like Darth Vader in a billowing cloud of vapors, his identity cloaked beneath a black face mask, hood and plastic clothes. But the material coming out of…
growers and marketers in North and South America are working to turn the red rose “green.” I found you can buy roses that actually provide healthy habitats for both people and creatures. You just have to look for the right labels. I went to Cayambe to learn firsthand about the effects on workers and the environment. Roses have been a boon to Ecuador’s economy, providing 45,000 jobs directly and perhaps as many indirectly. In Colombia flower production directly employs about 110,000 people. Estacio
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 25, 2019) — The academic rigors of higher education provide a rich, well-rounded foundation for students preparing for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the ensuing transition from classroom to the…
workforce.That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU econ graduate to gain insight into the vast array of career possibilities. Those mentors will give advice, assist with networking and bridge the connection from PLU to real job opportunities using their skills. Chloe Wilhelm ‘20, a double major in economics and political science, has been working with mentor Tim Graciano ‘09, a Senior Manager at Amazon up in Seattle, for the past
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If you can't find an advising guide for your major, then email AADV@plu.edu for assistance.
Social Justice, BA Global Studies – Transnationalism and Its Consequences, BA Global Studies – International Affairs, BA Hispanic and Latino Studies, BA History, BA Philosophy, BA Political Science, BA Religion, BA Sociology, BACollege of Natural SciencesBiology, BA Biology, BS Chemistry, BA Chemistry – Biochemistry, BS Chemistry – Chemical Physics, BS Chemistry – General Chemistry, BS Computer Science, BA Computer Science, BS Data Science, BS Earth Science, BA Engineering – Chemistry, BA Engineering
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Special Thank You SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The following individuals are recognized for their extraordinary assistance and counsel in planning for the 2012 symposium. Loren J.
, Provost, Pacific Lutheran University Robert M. Wells, Communications Department, Pacific Lutheran University George Weyerhaeuser FACULTY STAFF CONSULTING COMMITTEE Charles Bergman, English Department Chrissy Cooley, Sustainability Coordinator Peter Davis, Geosciences Department Jacob Egge, Biology Department Peter Grosvenor, Political Science Department Rose McKenney, Environmental Studies Department Kevin O’Brien, Religion Department Ksenija Simic-Muller, Mathematics Department Nicole Sheer
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PLU has been selected to send a team to participate in the Council of Independent College’s 2019 Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute taking place in Atlanta, GA on June 2nd-5th. One of twenty-five campus groups selected via a competitive application process, PLU’s team…
basic understandings about race, gender, and other identities; historical interpretation and authority; social justice; social and political change; the hidden effects of stereotyping; inclusive pedagogy; and free speech issues; [and] develop realistic plans to enable their institutions to strengthen diversity and civility on campus, both inside and outside the classroom.” The team hopes to engage the campus in using the lessons from the institute to aid in the ongoing development of the Diversity
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noun : a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject From the Greek symp-po-sium : a drinking party or convivial discussion, especially as held in ancient Greece after a banquet
are now 193 counties following a labyrinth of political systems and economic models, and a global population that now exceeds 7 billion. Just as the symposium reaches out to challenge the assumptions and understanding of the PLU campus community, so too is it intended to reach out to the broader Puget Sound Community. Previous symposia have been Disarming Polarization: Navigating Conflict and Difference, Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility
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