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2019 Computer Science Capstone SymposiumMay 3rd and May 4thJoin the Computer Science Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday and Saturday. All talks are scheduled in Morken 203. Friday, May 3rd1:45pm – PLU Club App Hengthai Liv (BSCS), Jimmy Nguyen (BSCS), Jeremy Pallwitz (BSCS) The PLU Clubs App aims to create a better experience for PLU students to conveniently access all PLU Clubs. Inspired by the social media of today, this Android
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Celebrating the Life of Thor HeyerdahlThe year 2014 is a big year in Norway. Not only is the 200th anniversary of the constitution being celebrated, but it also the 100th birthday of one the country’s most beloved citizens, the explorer and writer, Thor Heyerdahl. Heyerdahl first came to the world’s attention in 1947 for his dramatic Pacific voyage aboard the “Kon-Tiki,” an experimental replica of an ancient seagoing raft built to test the possibilities of a scientific theory. The expedition
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The PLU Experience is different than most college experiences: At PLU, everyone is deeply committed to helping you find your calling (we call that “vocation”) and to lead a life that really matters. You’ll be prepared to excel by building excellent intellectual skills and by connecting with opportunities to realize your potential and find meaning and purpose in your work. In short, you’ll be way ahead of the pack once you graduate. PLU students can choose from over 40 majors, which are split
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volunteer positions and in their interests and activities. This is a population that I have little experience with and had never really considered working with. Yet, the education I received through the PLU Social Work program prepared me for work with a variety of populations and gave me the capacity to open myself to new experiences. As a recent grad, I am looking forward to the possibility of continuing my education and obtaining my MSW, but having the ability to gain experience within the field
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Why Study Sociology?Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance.Why Study Sociology at PLU?As a student of sociology, you will move beyond the world that is taken for granted. Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and
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became AAUP president, so it was a natural role for me to slide into. I have also been a highly visible scholar working in the field and have written a number of books about higher education, so I was well suited to become spokesperson. The elected leadership of the AAUP also sets policy for the organization. The staff carries out the policy that the leadership sets. The president has a daily role in articulating what those policies should be and getting advice from other elected leaders and trying
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May 27, 2008 Hughes encourages classmates to be global citizens President Anderson, Faculty and Staff, Representative from the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs, Family and Friends, invited guests, and fellow graduates, Good Afternoon. It gives me great pleasure to stand before you today as a representative of the graduating class of 2008. I am overwhelmed and overjoyed. College…the adventure into a dark tunnel. A space filled with papers, deadlines, challenges
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PLU Choral Union concert an opportunity to move “Beyond Walls” Posted by: Zach Powers / November 10, 2016 Image: PLU Director of Choral Activities Richard Nance (Photo by John Froschauer) November 10, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 10, 2016)- On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union, which is comprised of alumni of the PLU choral program, will be performing ``Beyond Walls,`` a program consisting of music and texts dedicated to
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Dancers learn new moves under guest choreographers Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 21, 2016 March 21, 2016 Once a year, dancers and dance lovers come together for an incredible show in Eastvold Auditorium that features both artistry and grace. This year, Dance Continuum on April 8 and 9 features more than 50 dancers and a variety of styles including modern, jazz, step, swing, contemporary jazz and contemporary modern. The performance will feature faculty and student choreography along with
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PLU Psychology Professor Regarded as a Pioneer in Crowdsourcing Science Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 25, 2019 June 25, 2019 By Pacific Lutheran UniversityTACOMA, WASH. (June 27, 2019) — Dr. Jon Grahe's reach extends around the globe as an open science ambassador. Nearly a decade ago, Dr. Grahe declared that he wanted to change how we study social science. Because of his tireless efforts, a new approach to conducting research and training students is underway.For over 20 years, Dr. Grahe
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