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  • Why do we evaluate information In a world full of information that is steeped in algorithms, for-profit motivations, and biases, how do we determine the truth? And how do we know which information to trust? These questions are becoming more and more difficult to answer as our information society becomes entrenched in forms of emotional manipulation and post-truth tactics.  A glimmer of hope can be found in seeking to understand the information economy itself and how it functions. This section

  • , Dr. Cobb came to the PLU campus and brought with him two more pieces as gifts to PLU; a (Accession no. 2007.02.002) and a (Accession no. 2007.02.003). At a subsequent campus event, the Cobbs were invited and recognized for their gifts of artwork. Impressed by the student presentations that were part of the occasion, they came away with a strong sense of PLU’s commitment to student learning. The following June, they suggested a return visit to their home with the

  • Norwegian Heritage Festival - April 30, 2022, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Pacific Lutheran University was founded by Norwegian Lutheran pioneers in 1890, and its Scandinavian roots run deep. The university honors those roots annually with the Norwegian Heritage Festival, a collection of events that feature Norwegian foods, entertainment, and vendors, as well as crafts and demonstrations from rosemaling to woodcarving.The event dates back to 1975, when HM King Olav V of Norway visited PLU. Local Norwegian

  • Endowment Growth Endowment reaches highest value ever PLU’s total endowment reached its highest value in the institution’s history at $95.2 million as of May 31, 2017, which signifies a promising future in the years to come. Our new, simplified investment approach has performed well since it was implemented a year ago. As with any long-term investment, some fluctuation in value is to be expected. We continue our policy of assuming prudent risk that we believe will yield the returns required to

  • showcasing the music of African Americans, the program also will feature works of European composers from the early 20th Century inspired by African-American music, including Milhaud’s La Creation du Monde and the second movement of Dvorak’s New World Symphony. In addition, the PLU Jazz Ensemble will perform the music of Duke Ellington, accompanying the PLU Swing Club dance troupe. The concert, organized by David Deacon-Joyner, PLU Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, serves as the first

  • September 22, 2009 Bill Gates Sr. urges students to ‘Show up’ Bill Gates Sr., the father of Bill Gates of Microsoft fame, told a packed audience in Lagerquist Hall Tuesday night that the number one quality students can cultivate is “to be concerned.“Not necessarily about everything, but be concerned about things that are unacceptable in this world, whether it be down the street, or in the middle of Africa,” said Gates. At 83, Gates is working full-time as the co-chairman of the Bill & Melinda

  • Philosophy professors. Dr. Sergia Hay teaches courses in applied ethics and the history of philosophy. Her area of scholarly specialization is Søren Kierkegaard, and she is an organizer/officer within the SOPHIA Organization. Dr. Mike Rings teaches courses in ethics, social and political philosophy, and environmental philosophy. He helps Dr. Hay create SOPHIA-sponsored events that enact deep conversations and dialogues. The purpose of the SOPHIA organization, as Dr. Hay stated in an interview, “is to

  • Jazz Under the Stars concert lineup announced The 2019 Jazz Under the Stars series will begin on Thursday, July 11th in the outdoor amphitheater of the Mary Baker Russell Music Center at PLU. This annual summer concert series is FREE to the public, as it is PLU’s gift to the community. The… April 30, 2019

  • challenged Chloe with were to continue to think really critically about the different paths that she wanted to pursue,” Graciano said. “The great thing about economics is it opens up a lot of doors. I challenged her to think about how to keep as many of those doors open as long as possible, how to think about what’s the right balance between her interests and passions, and what sort of meaningful work for her would look like.” That mentorship has already returned dividends for Wilhelm, who worked for the

  • Bjug Harstad and Harstad HallBjug Aanondsen was born on December 17, 1848 in Valle, Setesdal, Norway. In 1861, Bjug and his family left Norway to begin a new life in America. Bjug was accepted as a student at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1865. It was at Luther that Bjug changed his last name to Harstad, the name of the farm he came from in Norway. Upon graduation from Luther College in 1871, Harstad entered Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. His career as a pastor began in 1874