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Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,…
my passion for it that gets me back up every time. Read Previous PLU Psychology professor awarded $2.5M to lead implementation of evidence-based trauma treatment Read Next Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson Lecture LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24
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Next of kin: the ethics of eating, capturing, and experimenting on great apes One of the pressing problems of our times is the future of the great apes. All of the great apes – chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans – are endangered. Their habitat is…
problems of our time.” While there are very concrete ethical concerns to be explored here, which philosophy is well equipped to do, there are also larger metaphysical questions about humans’ place in nature and the human-nonhuman relationship. While our work draws on research in biology, anthropology, psychology and ethology, we bring the systematic and sustained examination that philosophy provides by scrutinizing methods, assumptions and implications. By exploring lifelong questions of meaning
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Teranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her senior year at Pacific Lutheran University, and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the…
passionate about speaking for those who have no voice? The overarching goal of the program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations. If you are excited about tackling some of today’s major social challenges and enjoy working with people, then social work may be just the career for you! Read Previous Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano ’23 discusses her PLU experience, psychology major & internship with the Dean of Students
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Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran University. Online and blended programs for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students extend the university’s mission beyond campus borders,
The Challenging Child (5838) ENGL 398A Studies Lit / Body LT, C ENGL 241 American Traditions in Lit LT HISP 101 Elementary Spanish HISP 101 Elementary Spanish HISP 102 Elementary Spanish HIST 388 ST:Early West Civilizations SO MUSI 120 Music and Culture AR,C MUSI 101 Introduction to Music AR NURS 901E RN Re-entry into Practice PHIL 125 Ethics and the Good Life PH PHIL 125 Ethics and the Good Life PH PLUS 320 Effective Tutoring Methods PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology SO RELI 229 Christian Health
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By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Monday, February 19, 2018 (President’s Day), students at Pacific Lutheran University are invited for a special tour of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters (HQ). The event is being sponsored by Amazon and PLU’s office of Career…
disciplines, including mathematics, electrical engineering, acoustics, statistics, psychology, philosophy, business—even historical studies examining the impact of technology. (Photo by Jordan Stead / Amazon) It is tremendously exciting to think about a world shaped by the creative interaction of these AI disciplines and technologies. For a look at what some university students are already doing in Alexa research, browse through the 2017 Alexa Prize Proceedings for a tour of innovation and creativity
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For the 2012-2013 academic year, 877 students will have graduated from PLU. Spring Commencement takes place Sunday, May 26 in the Tacoma Dome. (Photo by John Froschauer) In their own words Compiled and edited by Chris Albert This spring, new PLU graduates closed a chapter…
their careers and others will continue their academic pursuits. They have all found a passion for a vocation and are ready to engage the world. The students who shared their stories here joined 877 students who graduated from PLU this academic year. Ambree Forsell, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Ambree Forsell ’13 is from Covington, Wash. Why PLU? There are several reasons why I chose to attend Pacific Lutheran University. The moment I toured PLU I received such a friendly vibe from the current
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Commonly used phrases and abbreviations at PLU.
Administration BMSFBusiness - Master's of Science in Finance BMMRBusiness - Master's in Marketing Research CHEMChemistry CHINChinese CHSPChinese Studies Program CLASClassics COMACommunications CSCIComputer Science DANCDance ECONEconomics EDUCEducation EPSYEducational Psychology ENGLEnglish ENVTEnvironmental Studies FRENFrench GEOSGeosciences GERMGerman GLSTGlobal Studies GREKGreek HISPHispanic Studies HISTHistory INOVInnovation Studies IHONInternational Honors KINSKinesiology LANGLanguages and Literatures
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Our data science major and minor are about ethically stewarding and gleaning insights from data. We are committed to developing data scientists who understand the weight of their contributions and
and STAT courses, engaging in ASA DataFest competitions, and conducting student research to launching careers in data sciences like our successful alumni, and supporting various related programs, including disciplines like sociology, psychology, economics, biology, and beyond!Faculty and StaffJeff Caley (Director for 2024-2025) N. Justice (Co-Director for 2024) Renzhi Cao Phil Fawcett Laurie Murphy Nick Paterno Ksenija Simic-Muller Christine NicolaiMAJOR Bachelor of Science Degree in Data
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Tune in: The People’s Gathering is streaming live TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 27, 2017)- Genesis Housing and Community Development Coalition will host a professional development conference called The People’s Gathering on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University on Friday, February 24. The full-day conference will focus…
, John provides practical tools participants can use in making positive, sustainable changes in their lives, communities, and organizations. John has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy. He is currently finishing his PhD work at CIIS in San Francisco focusing on social justice, ecology, and indigenous studies. Read Previous Global leader in diplomacy to visit PLU and discuss how ‘Conflict is Inevitable, Violence is Not’ Read Next ‘Learning from Standing
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In their own words By Chris Albert Soon new PLU graduates will go out into the world. In the following, some Lutes share their stories of why they came to PLU, what their experiences have been and what’s the next chapter in their lives. More…
Frerichs – Bachelor of Arts psychology and religion with a minor in Hispanic studies Why PLU? After my oldest brother, Noah, graduated in 2004 and my sister, Bethany, graduated in 2006, I was determined not to go to PLU in a quest to be “different.” However, after looking at lots of other schools up and down the West Coast, I knew that PLU was the best choice for me, and I have loved it ever since! PLU offered a strong academic foundation, an outstanding sense of community, and tons of opportunities
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