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In March 2020 PLU shifted to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “How will classes work? Will there still be group projects? Will Capstone presentations still happen? How long will it be like this?” These are just some of the questions students and…
literature and history, says “I basically do all my research on the internet, the PLU library database list is my best friend right now.” Regardless of whether students currently reside on or off campus, they find a use for Mortvedt Library’s resources. But as useful as the library is, in the Humanities there’s also great merit to be found in the input of one’s peers. James notes that “interacting with other students is super useful.” Discussion and collaboration might seem harder to partake in during
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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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Established in 1996 to reward outstanding scholarship and encourage graduate study in history, this $2,000 award is presented annually to one or two senior history majors at PLU who intend to study
The Peter and Lydia Beckman ScholarshipEstablished in 1996 to reward outstanding scholarship and encourage graduate study in history, this $2,000 award is presented annually to one or two senior history majors at PLU who intend to study History or a closely-related field in graduate school. For more information, contact department chair Beth Kraig.Holocaust Summer FellowsEach year, 2-3 student research fellows are awarded for paid summer research in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
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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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The haves and the have nots, closing the gap The statistics, especially given the economic meltdown on Wall Street in the past few weeks, are not encouraging. Since the 1970s, incomes in the United States have been dramatically pulling apart, as the rich get richer,…
Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture – “Globalization and Growing American Inequality” – will be Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Scandinavian Culture Center in the University Center. Lindert is a research associate at National Bureau of Economic Research, and his latest book, “Growing Public: Social Spending and Economic Growth since the Eighteenth Century,” was awarded the Allan Sharlin Prize for the best book in social science history for 2004. He received the Jonathan Hughes Prize for
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Through the study of history at Pacific Lutheran University students gain an understanding and appreciation of the historical perspective.
History Program at PLUThrough the study of history at Pacific Lutheran University students gain an understanding and appreciation of the historical perspective. Opportunities for developing analytical and interpretative skills are provided through research and writing projects, internships, class presentations, and study tours. The practice of the historical method leads students off campus to their hometowns, to Europe, China or the American West, and to community institutions, both private
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people every year. PLU is just minutes away from downtown Tacoma and the unique culture that the city offers including the world famous Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum. The short drive to Seattle means you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy big-city entertainment like the Experience Music Project or major league ball games at beautiful Safeco Field. Given that the Seattle-Tacoma area is situated on the vibrant and culturally diverse Pacific Rim, you
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A Queer History Timeline Click through the timeline below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to continue through the exhibit.
A Queer History Timeline Click through the timeline below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to continue through the exhibit. A glimpse into queer history The Mast interviews two queer students anonymously to underscore the anti-queer environment of the university in 1980. The question I came to this project with was, how and why have PLU’s attitude towards queerness changed in recent decades? This project, including this timeline, is an attempt to map out some of the forces (internal and
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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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