Search

lasting impacts on individuals, families and communities.“The launch of the MSW program at PLU signifies our bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity and justice” said PLU President Allan Belton. “As the program sets its sights on empowering the next generation of social work leaders, PLU remains steadfast in its dedication to creating a more just and equitable society.”PLU’s MSW degree is ideal for those dedicated to tackling modern social issues through education and practice. The

undergraduate.  “I didn’t really know what I wanted to study. Philosophy was something I had always interacted with but didn’t really have a name for. Then I took this philosophy class and it was like oh, this is what I have been interested in.” Dr. Arnold says, “Broadly speaking, all areas of the academy and education have elements of philosophy to them. You could do the philosophy of just about anything: physics, religion, literature etc. I don’t think philosophy is done only in its department. The way it

higher education. In this climate, PLU is well-positioned. The two most worrisome positions to be in are 1) the strictly undergraduate private liberal arts colleges—particularly those in remote locations that are heavily tuition-dependent and that lack large endowments. The other uncomfortable place for an institution to be in this environment is the large public research university, because of the plummeting levels of state and federal support, the increasing reliance on corporations for research

. Almost 50 percent of the university’s graduating seniors each year have taken advantage of study away opportunities, reaping benefits such as leadership skills, adaptability, independence and self-reliance — all traits that employers recognize and covet. Building on a study away experience is another step toward becoming a well-rounded citizen of the world, and many PLU students choose to continue their global education through Peace Corps Preps, the Fulbright Program, Peace Scholars and more.Peace

their work overlaps with the healthcare industry. Deal was part of that panel.“What he described sounded very interesting to me,” Dolan said. “I knew that our economics department had a mentorship program, wherein undergraduate economics students are paired with PLU alumni, who then provide career guidance to their respective undergraduate mentees. The Economics Mentorship Program is a partnership between the Economics Department and Alumni & Student Connections designed to connect current students

presentation by an ACS Career Consultant on how the ACS can help you navigate your career Recommended for all undergraduate science students (not just chemistry students). Registration deadline: February 13th, 2020 Register at: https://forms.gle/9KMrk22Js4ecznta9 See the Career Event 2020 Flyer to learn more. Read Previous ORISE 2019 Virtual Recruitment Fair Read Next Undergraduate Research at Caltech LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU Environmental Science Applications

Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / April 21, 2021 April 21, 2021 The Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates offers financial support to students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology and enhance the diversity of the scientific workforce. The deadline to apply is June 1. About the scholarship:  The scholarship provides up to $2,000 toward undergraduate tuition costs for one academic

list of best regional universities in the West. PLU was one of only three Pacific Northwest universities ranked in the top 15 of the highly competitive category that includes universities from as far away as Texas. “PLU is dedicated to providing a transformative, purposeful and interdisciplinary education that creates a strong foundation from which our graduates are prepared to be lifelong learners and can build successful and meaningful careers,” said President Allan Belton. “We are proud of our

far away as Texas.“PLU is dedicated to providing a transformative, purposeful and interdisciplinary education that creates a strong foundation from which our graduates are prepared to be lifelong learners and can build successful and meaningful careers,” said President Allan Belton. “We are proud of our track record of preparing world-changing leaders and excited for the impact that this current generation of Lutes will have in the years and decades to come.” U.S. News ranked PLU 14th in best

April 11, 2008 World expert addresses masculinity, violence Silence is not golden. That was the message from Sut Jhally, founder and executive director of the Media Education Foundation. Jhally’s address last Thursday marked the beginning of PLU’s first Men Against Violence Program conference that examined men’s role in ending violence against women. “The men who commit violence against women are a small percentage of men,” Jhally conceded. “However, the reason the violence goes on is the