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reproduction, neuroscience, and stem cell research. He received the Stanford Prize in Population Genetics and Society in 2017. His newest book, CRISPR People: The Science and Ethics of Editing Humans, was published in February 2021. Presented by the PLU College of Liberal Studies, the annual Koller Menzel lecture focuses on creative writing or ethics, the special interests of PLU student Heather Koller, who died of bone cancer in June 1994, shortly after graduation. The Lecture was endowed in 1994 by
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Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music Posted by: Marcom Web Team / November 23, 2021 Image: Ian Lindhartsen, advisor, Lute Air Student Radio (LASR), Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Tacoma. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) November 23, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsIan Lindhartsen entered PLU with a plan. The 253 PLU Bound scholarship recipient from the Key Peninsula began his first year with plans to major in music education. But best-laid
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internship or research project tailored to each student’s major or vocational interests, and general education courses offered in a unique downtown setting with community engagement and study tours: Tacoma: The Power of Place and Identity – GLST 301 (A – 4 credits) – Tacoma 101 with opportunities to learn from community members about the history and current realities of our globally connected city. Business Ethics – Dr. Sergia Hay – PHIL 225 (PH – 4 credits) Students will examine competing conceptions of
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Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) Posted by: nicolacs / April 5, 2022 April 5, 2022 As an WASI intern You will be matched with a Washington state business to create sustainability solutions for industry practices. During this 10-week internship, you will conduct research that can help improve efficiency, save money, and prevent/reduce waste. Project topics might include energy or water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment. Read the Host
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multicultural setting for young adults experiencing homelessness. “I was shaped by the values of a liberal arts education at an ELCA-affiliated university,” Rude said. “I benefited from learning to ask questions, living into my values, engaging difference, serving others and living in community. It was hard, and at times, I desperately needed a place of grace. I feel called to help create that space – physically and spiritually – with the PLU community,” she said. Rude earned a B.A. in Religion, with minors
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March 27, 2008 New dean of the School of Business named An expert in marketing, management and organizational behavior has been named dean of the School of Business. James L. Brock, 63, has had a distinguished career in higher education administration, teaching and writing. He has been the dean of business schools in Pennsylvania and Montana and has been a corporate marketing executive. PLU Provost Patricia O’Connell Killen announced the appointment. “Jim Brock brings just the expertise we need
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particular and the role of SBA in assisting small businesses during these difficult economic times will be discussed. Read Previous PLU performers hit the stage for the Titanic Centennial Read Next ‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS A family with a “Bjug” legacy of giving and service September 27, 2024 PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran
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On Exhibit: Resources for ‘The Matter of Loneliness’ Wang Center Symposium Posted by: Roberto Arteaga / February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024 In collaboration with the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education, the Mortvedt Library has organized an exhibit in honor of the 11th Biennial Wang Center symposium: “The Matter of Loneliness: Building Connections for Collective Well-Being.” This two-day conference will bring together academics, activists and practitioners whose life’s work
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MediaLab Premieres documentary about food waste Posted by: Todd / November 15, 2014 November 15, 2014 Wastefulness can produce distressing results. This is especially true in the international food industry, in which more than one-third of all food produced globally each year goes to waste, resulting in economic, energy and environmental losses totaling more than $750 billion annually, according to the United Nations. Intrigued and disturbed by this statistic, Pacific Lutheran University (PLU
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, students may become more engaged when there are opportunities to get creative or to personalize the project to their individual interests. For example, you may consider letting students share research by creating a video documentary, a journal article, or a web page. Debate and Discussion: To keep students engaged, you may want to post a trending news story or controversial idea for debate or discussion in an online forum. Some cognitive dissonance can peak student interest and push them to analyze
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