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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
What election season reminds us about higher education Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,… December 2, 2016 Higher Education
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News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.
What election season reminds us about higher education Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,… December 2, 2016 Higher Education
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On October 9, 2019, the PLU community welcomed Sven Beckert of Harvard University to give the 15th Annual Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture took place at 7:30 p.m. in the Chris Knutson Lecture Hall, located in the Anderson University…
United States in the nineteenth century, and global history. With Christine A. Desan, Professor Beckert is also the co-director of the Program on the Study of Capitalism at Harvard University. Professor Sven Beckert. Photo by Charlie Mahoney. Beckert’s bestselling book Empire of Cotton: A Global History (2015), is the first global history of the nineteenth century’s most important commodity. Empire of Cotton won the Bancroft Award, the Philip Taft Award, the Cundill Recognition for Excellence, and it
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On October 9, 2019, the PLU community will welcome Sven Beckert of Harvard University to give the 15th Annual Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Chris Knutson Lecture Hall, located in the…
of the United States in the nineteenth century, and global history. With Christine A. Desan, Professor Beckert is also the co-director of the Program on the Study of Capitalism at Harvard University. Professor Sven Beckert. Photo by Charlie Mahoney. Beckert’s bestselling book Empire of Cotton: A Global History (2015), is the first global history of the nineteenth century’s most important commodity. Empire of Cotton won the Bancroft Award, the Philip Taft Award, the Cundill Recognition for
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Director of Donor Communications | Office of Advancement | martenmd@plu.edu | 253-535-8426 | Miranda grew up in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing new board games.
Miranda Martens Director of Donor Communications Phone: 253-535-8426 Email: martenmd@plu.edu Professional Biography Education B.A., Sociology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2018 M.A., Public Administration, Evergreen State College, 2021 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Annual Giving Program Strategy Project Management Multi-Channel Campaign Communications Responsibilities Miranda started with Pacific Lutheran University in 2022. In her role as the Director of Annual Giving, Miranda leads the
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Associate Professor | The PLU Chinese Studies Program | fanxa@plu.edu | 253-535-8130 | Dr.
professor of accounting at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University in China, and served as the assistant to CFO at Xizi-Otis Elevator Co., Ltd. Dr. Fan has taught a variety of accounting courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests include corporate governance, enterprise risk management, earnings management, demographic characteristics on decision making, and corporate financial disclosure. She is a member of the American Accounting Association (AAA) and has presented her research at
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Close to 50,000 Jewish refugees fled to Argentina during the rise of Nazism and World War II. In fact, between 1933 and 1945, Argentina received more Jewish refugees per capita than any other nation in the world, except Palestine. But to most – outside of…
the reason that Ellie Dieringer ’23, a global studies and Hispanic and Latino studies double major, decided to pursue research in this area. Throughout her time at PLU, she focused her global lens on Latin America — specifically Argentina and Uruguay. “Part of what drew me to the research I’m doing is the relationships between institutions and the stories they decide to tell,” she explains. During her freshman year at PLU, Dieringer headed to Uruguay for a month-long study abroad trip. While
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Each Peace Scholar is asked to submit two blogs that reflect on their study at the Nansen Dialogue Center and Oslo International Summer School.
Summer School Peace Scholar Blogs Each Peace Scholar is asked to submit two blogs that reflect on their study at the Nansen Dialogue Center and Oslo International Summer School. In addition, blog entries often link students’ observations and experiences as they discover Oslo and live and learn with students from around the world. Taylor Bozich Blogs Taylor, class of ’17, was a 2015 Peace Scholar. She received a double major in Biology and Global Studies.The Power of DialogueListeningEllie Lapp
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Vulnerabilities Amplified: The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ+ Communities Globally. The 5th biennial Ambassador Chris Stevens Celebration of Service keynote lecture will take place at 7 p.m.
5TH BIENNIAL AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS CELEBRATION OF SERVICE TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2021 Co-sponsored by the Wang Center and PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program, the event has a global health focus and entails two parts: PART I, 12:00-1:00 PM Reflections on Community Health Service in Global Context: A Panel Presentation of PLU and Peace Corps Alumni Margaret Chell ’18, Peace Corps volunteer, Guinea Colin Hartke ’08, Peace Corps volunteer, Mozambique Anne Hoblitt Linn ’08, Peace Corps volunteer
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School of Business | 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) .
Maureen Faccia, MBA Email: facciamm@plu.edu Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Biography Biography 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
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