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  • that decision came from the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, with unanimous support of the Faculty Assembly. I could see movement toward more multi- or inter-disciplinary programs (e.g., “pre-approved” double or triple majors, like Philosophy, Politics & Economics, or dual degree programs like DNP-MBA), which might or might not involve changing our current majors. These kinds of curricular decisions need to be undertaken by the faculty committees and deliberated and voted on

  • : Financial Analysis and Strategy (4) BUSA 438: Empirical Finance (4) And 4 credits from the following: BUSA 432: Financial Derivatives and Trends (4) ECON 344: Econometrics (4) Recommended: MATH 151/152 as a substitute for MATH 128 ECON 302 Minor in economics, data science, mathematics NOTE: ECON 102 is a prerequisite for the upper-division economics course included in the Finance Concentration. Management 16 semester hours from the following in a purposeful selection: BUSA 340: Nonprofit Management (4

  • ideas, but students are assessed on their ability to participate effectively. 31NominationsStudents learn about an important award relevant to the field of study, for example someone in economics might learn about the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, including what makes someone qualified for nomination. They then research outstanding individuals in the field, select one for nomination, and write a short profile page of the individual, indicating why he or she should be considered for the

  • by producing jobs that paid more. In contrast, Pierson asserted it would harm small businesses and ultimately cost jobs; they argued that even though the jobs would pay more there would be fewer of them. Aust and Pierson won the debate by swaying the 36 undecided votes to 15No. More than 175 people attended the Ruth Anderson Public Debate, bringing awareness of local issues to the PLU campus. PLU President Tom Krise, and economics professors from PLU and other local universities, activists from

  • Justice Economics English French & Francophone Studies Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies Global Studies Hispanic & Latino Studies History Holocaust & Genocide Studies Individualized Majors Languages and Literatures Master of Fine Arts Native American & Indigenous Studies Philosophy Political Science Publishing & Printing Arts Religion Sociology STEM Education Minor College of Natural Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Dual Degree Engineering Earth Science Environmental Studies Geosciences

  • will start making an immediate impact on the world—mostly because they already have done so much at PLU. Here’s a look at just a few outstanding members of this year’s graduating class.Greg HibbardMajors: Geoscience and Economics. Hometown: Olympia, Washington. Accomplishments at PLU: NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient, two-time Capital One First Team Academic All American (first male student-athlete in PLU’s history to receive this honor twice), 2014 Football Team Captain, football player all

  • number of Peace Corps volunteers we produce. Caring for others is so much a part of what PLU is about that it’s even reflected in our university seal…notice how the L lifts up the U?! University Marshal Norris A. Peterson '75, professor of economics, leads the processional to the 2014 Convocation, followed by President Thomas W. Krise, Chair of the Board of Regents Mark B. Knudson '75 and the PLU faculty. So what do these updates mean? Does it mean that we are finished? Of course not. We are far too

  • , which links her grandmother’s immigration story to the Jewish American texts she studies, and “Please don’t let this be the ending”: Paula Vogel’s Indecent and LGBT Holocaust history.”Paul MenzelDr. Paul Menzel, Professor Emeritus of PhilosophySee Dr. Menzel’s profile Paul Menzel, Professor of Philosophy emeritus, taught at PLU until his retirement in 2012. He has published widely on moral questions in health economics and health policy, including Prevention vs. Treatment: What’s the Right Balance

  • .” Ongoing projects include Finding Zlata Jampolski, which links her grandmother’s immigration story to the Jewish American texts she studies, and “Please don’t let this be the ending”: Paula Vogel’s Indecent and LGBT Holocaust history.”Paul MenzelDr. Paul Menzel, Professor Emeritus of PhilosophySee Dr. Menzel’s profile Paul Menzel, Professor of Philosophy emeritus, taught at PLU until his retirement in 2012. He has published widely on moral questions in health economics and health policy, including

  • on global history and contemporary issues.  Maddy and Casey also credit their continuing desire for knowledge and love of learning to the History Department. Matthew Macfarlane '17Matthew graduated with a B.A. in History and Economics. While at PLU, he ran cross country and track and loved hiking and climbing. He also completed a Benson Summer Research Fellowship with Professor Halvorson on the topic of business history and early application software in the era of the first PCs. After graduating