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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.
2024 Benson Summer Research Project Released Recording of 17th Benson Lecture on Adam Smith Watch Now Our Home The Business and Economic History Program is part of the Department of History, housed in Xavier Hall on upper campus. Interactive Campus Map Business and Economic History Program at PLUBusiness and economic history involves the study of business organizations, companies, entrepreneurs, workers, products, and consumers, as well as the economic forces that have shaped culture and
Business and Economic History Program253-535-8305Xavier, Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447 -
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PLU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, also known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, is a three-year program offering one-on-one faculty to student mentorship. Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, believes the program’s strength lies in its strong community of diverse writers…
Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, long listed for National Book Award Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Kiyomi Kishaba 21'English and Communication MajorPLU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, also known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, is a three-year program offering one-on-one faculty to student mentorship. Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, believes the program’s strength lies in its strong community of diverse writers and mentors
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Book project gives voice to the past The memories of 60 years of the School of Nursing are being brought together for a book, being released this fall. The book examines the history of the school, the people who make up its pulse and personal…
September 1, 2011 Book project gives voice to the past The memories of 60 years of the School of Nursing are being brought together for a book, being released this fall. The book examines the history of the school, the people who make up its pulse and personal perspectives from alumni. In it, the journey of a growing institution is captured and the memories of the people who are called to lives of care and service are recalled. The School of Nursing has alumni that serve in all corners of the
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School of Music, Theatre & Dance faculty and staff.
Zachary Lyman Professor of Music - Trumpet; Coordinator of Wind, Brass, and Percussion Studies Full Profile 253-535-7612 lymanzt@plu.edu
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Assistant Professor of Psychology Corey Cook has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to serve as a visiting researcher at the Social Cognition Center Cologne at the University of Cologne in Spring 2022. Cook’s project, titled “Investigating the influence of fundamental motives on social cognition,”…
social threats. Cook says these motives, such as establishing social ties, gaining status, self-protection, and finding and retaining mates, were essential for human survival throughout evolutionary history and still drive social behavior today. For Cook, the award feels like a significant milestone marking the next step in his research career. “The Fulbright is a very prestigious award, and to be a recipient constitutes recognition of leadership and expertise in my field of research,” he said. “As a
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The impact of eating By Kari Plog ’11 Ethics is not normally the first thing that comes to mind when dishing up your dinner plate, but for Beth Ann Johnson ethics is vital in making dietary choices. The conference will explore the ethics of eating.…
participants with extensive knowledge about sustainable food production and development. Some of the keynote speakers include Managing Director for Bread for the World Jim McDonald and David Creech, Director for Hunger Education for the ELCA. PLU professors Kevin O’Brien and Brian Naasz, from the religion and chemistry departments, will give workshops related to biodiversity and science. Another primary keynote speaker is Casson Trenor, a chef and author of the book “Sustainable Sushi: A Guide to Saving
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Originally published in 1999 My lifelong commitment to the liberal arts took root in the fourth grade, when I met my classmate and dear life-long friend Sally. During that entire year, Sally rode her bike to my house, and after school, we both rode our…
of self, rather than a dreamed-of salary. In short, discovery of the authentic I inspires professional creativity, and compassionate, reflective citizenship.Creating an environment that promotes lifelong honing of the I is what liberal education is all about. As such, the undergraduate “liberal arts” skills that students learn, be they history, biology, a foreign language, or psychology, should in praxis be a mere framework through which an attentive teacher lays a path for students to discover
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history news for Pacific Lutheran University.
When Two PLU Historians Sit Down to Chat One smoky August afternoon Dr Beth Kraig and I decided to beat the heat and take shelter in the cooling confines of the University of Washington, Tacoma library, to have a cheery chat about plagues. We thought this would be a fun topic to discuss,… October 8, 2018 historyplaguePLU History Department
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history news for Pacific Lutheran University.
Where History and Innovation Meet by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social… November 28, 2017 curriculumDamian Alessandrohistoryinnovation studiesjob skills
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