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The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.
economy from the rise of big business and labor unions after the American Civil War through the era of globalization. Topics include technological change, government regulation, business organization, economic thought, business ethics, the role of the entrepreneur, and the place of women and minorities in American business society. (4) [Spring 2025]HIST 248: Innovation, Ethics, and Society – ESAn interdisciplinary course on the history of innovation in the American economy, and the ethical
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By Layne Nordgren Turnitin provides originality- and plagiarism-checking for student papers and includes a set of online tools for faculty to provide in-context feedback for students. For PLU courses, Turnitin can be enabled as an option when creating a Sakai Assignment . On June 3,…
about the submission including character and word counts. If you’ve used Turnitin prior to the Feedback Studio update, you’ll have access to the same tools, but will likely find the new interface more efficient and flexible for your needs. What Stays the Same? The Sakai integration with Turnitin via the Assignment Tool will not change. Faculty can still enable Turnitin and the same options when creating an assignment. Both faculty and students will still access the Turnitin Reports via the Sakai
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John Evanishyn ‘21 grew up in Tacoma, exploring Point Defiance Park, Ruston Way waterfront and other urban green spaces. By high school, he had learned enough from his dad to become a skilled forager, someone who knew his capstones from his shaggy ink caps. (Those…
study environmental studies at Pacific Lutheran University with all those experiences informing his worldview. He will graduate this month after spending the last few years examining issues related to global climate change, sustainability and environmental justice. He cited Environmental 350 — for which he studied Pierce County’s Clover Creek and its surrounding watershed — as one of his favorite classes. “It was all focused around different areas of the creek and studying its health along its route
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All nursing majors are assigned an academic advisor from the nursing faculty upon admission to the School of Nursing.
hours or by special appointment. Students are expected to respond to the advisor’s request for conferences. If a student wishes to change their faculty advisor, they must complete and submit a change of advisor form, available in the School of Nursing main office. Learning LabsThe School of Nursing labs include the nursing skills lab, health assessment lab, computer lab and simulation lab. For skills which are assigned in specific courses, students are scheduled for specific laboratory times. ‘Open
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Dear Campus Community: This Sunday, November 20th, is the annual observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Founded in 1999, TDOR is an opportunity to memorialize the people murdered because of transphobia, and to bring attention to the continued violence and prejudice endured by the…
oppression, to reflect on our relationship to these systems of power, and to act. It is not enough simply to honor the memory of the dead—we must transform the practices of the living. Only in addressing such issues will PLU become a model of inclusive excellence, a place that examines itself through the lens of justice and makes change accordingly, and, ultimately, a place of true belonging. The Listen campaign launched this fall is a step in our long journey. Radical inclusivity and justice for all is
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Ms. Noujaim has dedicated her life to directing and producing films in the United States and the Middle East.
has been a guest on Jon Stewart, Charlie Rose, MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria and Meet the Press. In addition, for her films, she has been nominated as a Young Global Leader by the WEF in 2007 and named one of the “50 People Who Will Change the World” by Wired (2012), “125 Women of Impact” by Newsweek (2013) and “100 Most Creative People in the World” by Fast Company (2014).Film Viewing Group Challenge What is the Film Challenge?Convene a viewing group made up of at least
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Eligibility for Keys Keys will be issued based on an individual or department need versus the convenience of the individual.
immediately at end of employment. Return all keys to Access Department when there is a change in employment (e.g., transfer to a different department or location, change of responsibilities. Do not just hand over keys to new person). Pay replacement fees for lost and/or unreturned keys or cards. Responsibilities of Departments Departments who authorize access must: Participate in key and card audits in cooperation with the Access Department. Ensure employees and students return keys and ID cards to Access
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TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 8, 2020) — At about this time last January, Kristina Walker ’02 got The New York Times’ special insert that featured all 126 women who had been sworn into Congress. It ignited a fire inside of her — it was that thing…
of things — and people — that went into my decision to run,” she said. “This year, there was an open seat and a moment where I felt like my skills would be useful on the council. Like many people, I want to make change to be more inclusive and equitable in our cities and our society. Running for local office was/is my way of stepping up and working for change.” The married mom of two (her husband is Alex Walker ’03) was sworn in on January 7. We caught up with Walker to learn more about what it
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Eligibility Requirements In order to live in Upper Division learning communities, students must meet the following requirements: Be at least 20 years old or Junior standing by September 1st for
deadline will be placed on a waitlist until space becomes available.FAQ'sWhat if I do not get an offer for an Upper Division Hall?Students who are not offered a place in an Upper Division Hall will be placed on a waitlist for each of their listed preferences. This waitlist is used from April throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Students who are still interested in housing will have the same Learning Community Application held for the Room Selection Event, if a student wishes to change their
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October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. While we encourage engaging with these topics year-round, October is a special time to reflect on the history of LGBTQIA+ movements, moments, and iconic figures. In this exhibit, the Center for DJS, in collaboration with the PLU Library, is choosing…
struggles, trans politics, queerness in the Carribean, and more in the 21st century. As the world continues to experience wars, pandemics, natural disasters accelerated by global climate change, and push back against racialized capitalism, imperialism, and heterosexism, we choose to honor our history and fight for our future. Magdalena Stickel Confidential Advocate Assistant Director | Center for Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability Other resources: Queer at PLU digital exhibit from the PLU Archives
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