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Pacific Lutheran University has announced it will offer a pre-law minor in Fall 2022. The university has long offered a pre-law advising program, but continued interest in the program prompted the College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences to create a formal minor to…
the ability to read and discern meaning from complex texts. “We have courses from political science, business, history, philosophy, English, economics, communication, publishing and printing arts, religion and mathematics,” Artime said. “We think that is demonstrative of the fact that a liberal arts education is ideally suited to help students develop the requisite skills for the law school application process and success in law school” The pre-law minor is an addition to the PLU’s pre-law
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Sound Physicians is a national, multi-specialty medical group that strives to improve quality and reduce the cost of healthcare for patients in every community it serves. It partners with more than 400 hospitals and is the practice of choice for over 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs,…
Lange found more autonomy and the ability to drive change. Read our full Anni Lange ’00 feature. Michael Burris ’09, Regional President Michael Burris ’09 worked at the intersection of business and healthcare since before even graduating from PLU with a business major and economics minor. While in his third year at PLU, he began an internship with MultiCare Health Systems, working as the CFO’s “right-hand man.” He was offered a job before graduation. Now, as regional president, Burris delivers Sound
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By Michael Halvorson. On October 17, 2017, PLU alum Brad Tilden (1983) engaged with students, faculty, and alumni in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines. The special event was organized as the 13th annual Dale E. Benson lecture in…
panel featuring Sergia Hay (Philosophy), Norris Peterson (Economics), Mark Mulder (Business), Bridgette O’Brien (Religion), and Michael Halvorson (History and Benson program chair). Most of the faculty also work together in the school’s Innovation Studies and Environmental Studies programs. The conversation was thoughtful and wide-ranging, including student questions on the pending merger with Virgin America, competition with Delta Airlines, pilot shortages, the moral obligations of an airline to
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Brian Sung ’24 talks business, econ majors, Oxford adventure, and his unique PLU journey as a first-gen Chinese immigrant Meet Brian Sung, a business major from the class of ’24 at PLU. When he’s not taking international honors courses or diving deep into his double majors in business and economics , he’s all about data science and statistics through his double minors. Outside of… March 21, 2024 AcademicsBusinessInvolvementSeekerStudent VoiceStudy AbroadTrailblazer
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Innovation Studies minors must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in the following key areas: Introduction to Innovation Studies (4 credits) Innovation Principles (8 credits) Elective (4 credits)
and Public Policy- An integrated approach to the nature of public policy, with emphasis on substantive problems, the development of policy responses by political institutions, and the impacts of policies. PSYC 148: Minds, Brains and Computers, Introduction to Cognitive Science– Offers a broad overview of cognitive science, a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the mind, combining insights from philosophy, neuroscience, math and computer science, linguistics, and experimental psychology
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Enhancement March 16th, 2023 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center Speakers will be: Professor Tim Brown from the University of Washington The Moral
on moral questions in health care economics, numerous articles on health system structure and health care reform, and a recently co-edited volume (2012) on the tension between treatment and prevention in health policy. Courses in the last decade of his teaching include Biomedical Ethics, Human Identity and Bioethics, Health and Social Justice, Business Ethics, Human Rights, and The Nature of Human Well-Being. He also served Pacific Lutheran University in various administrative positions
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 18, 2020) — If you’ve ever wondered whether leaders are born or made, the answer is both. At least it is when you’re referring to Pacific Lutheran University graduate Amy Spieker ’09. Growing up in a Navy family, Spieker moved her fair…
justice. I remember reading about apartheid and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and really becoming aware of the hatred and injustice in the world. Dr. (Karen) Travis introduced me to public health and showed me a way to use my skills in a field that I was passionate about. My ways of thinking were influenced by my economics classes, I often stop and think about the incentive structures that are leading people to make certain decisions, or about the economics of prevention. I also reinforced my value
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Helping students connect with what’s next New initiative aims to help students prepare for life after PLU. By Barbara Clements Students come to Pacific Lutheran University with passion, creativity and a resolve to change the world for the better. Now PLU has a program that…
be the hub of the wheel of already existing services, including the offices of Career Development and Academic Internships, or the opportunities made available through academic departments or the Alumni office. “One of our major goals is to help students have a seamless transition into the next phase of life, said Bobbi Hughes, Director of Employer Relations at PLU. “We’re going to be doing, and have been doing, a great job in helping students discover what they are passionate about and what they
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Professor of Geosciences | Earth Science | whitmaj@plu.edu | 253-535-8720
Jill Whitman Professor of Geosciences Phone: 253-535-8720 Email: whitmaj@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building - Room Office of the Provost Office Hours: Mon - Fri: By Appointment Status:Phased Retirement Professional Additional Titles/Roles Director of Faculty Development Education Ph.D., Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, 1989 M.S., Marine Geology & Geophysics, Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, University of
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Master of Business Administration | facciamm@plu.edu | Maureen Faccia, MBA, is a Visiting Professor at PLU School of Business since 2016 teaching graduate level courses. Maureen brings over 25 years of industry business experience in marketing, product and brand management, business strategy and operations leadership in a variety of sectors from consumer packaged goods and building products to non-profit human services and healthcare. At PLU, Maureen has taught Marketing Management and Healthcare courses and is passionate about providing mentorship to students. Maureen holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Delaware and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare from Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, Maureen is an Administrative Director of Women’s Careline at MultiCare Health System, the largest system of its kind in the state. She has oversight of 23 ambulatory clinics, Women’s Health virtual programs, and Family Childbirth Education programming. In other professional roles, Maureen led the marketing and product management of Milgard Windows & Doors, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation. In this role she created a product roadmap and led the development of a cornerstone product for the Manufacturer. She also led a major brand refresh including an award winning website, selling tools for dealers, and a national marketing campaign. Maureen lives in Gig Harbor with her husband of 20 years and daughter. She is a passionate advocate for children and seniors, and has held positions on the Boards of United Way of Pierce County and Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma. She enjoys water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as hosting creative Maker events at her home. Education: Masters in Business Administration, Healthcare Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering University of Delaware Professional Certifications: Certificate of Executive Leadership, Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute of University of Washington Certified Trainer, Participative Leadership Areas of Emphasis or Expertise: Marketing, brand and product development Developing strategic business and operating plans Healthcare Ambulatory Operations Professional Memberships/Organizations: American Marketing Association (AMA) Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development (SHSMD) American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) .
Family Childbirth Education programming. In other professional roles, Maureen led the marketing and product management of Milgard Windows & Doors, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation. In this role she created a product roadmap and led the development of a cornerstone product for the Manufacturer. She also led a major brand refresh including an award winning website, selling tools for dealers, and a national marketing campaign. Maureen lives in Gig Harbor with her husband of 20 years and daughter
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