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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.
, Senegal Introduced by Rose McKenney, Professor of Geosciences and Environmental Studies and Acting Director of PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program Moderated by Marissa Aulgur, current PLU student of Global Studies, French, and Economics, with a Peace Corps Prep minor PART II, 7:00-8:00 PM Vulnerabilities Amplified: The Impact of COVID 19 on LGBTIQ+ Communities Globally Amie Bishop, MSW, MPH, Senior Advisor for Outright International 2021 Chris Stevens LecturerMeet Amie Mallory Bishop, 2021
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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 14,2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Partnerships and Professional Development has joined with the Tacoma Principals Association for a program that will allow Tacoma Public Schools principals to complete their Administrator Professional Certifications through PLU. All Washington principals and program administrators are required…
PLU Partners With Tacoma Schools to Offer Administrator Professional Certification Program Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 14, 2015 Image: Starting in 2016, Tacoma Public Schools principals can complete their Administrator Professional Certifications through PLU. (Photo courtesy of Tacoma Public Schools) September 14, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 14,2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Department of Partnerships and Professional Development
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The PLU Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice of educational and career goals. We offer three degree options: a BA and BS in Mathematics and a BS in Mathematics Education.
fields as Economics, Computer Science, English, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, and Theatre. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education: This degree is intended for those students who wish to become teachers of mathematics. This degree does not provide students with a teacher certification, but does fulfill the requirements for PLU’s and other universities’ Masters of Arts in Education programs. Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics: Applied Mathematics uses mathematics, primarily through
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The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.
Innovation Studies minor History Department Economics Department School of Business Click here: Sign up on our business & economic history information listThe Seventeenth Dale E. Benson LectureOn Thursday October 19, 2023, the PLU community welcomed Glory M. Liu of Johns Hopkins University to present the 17th Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. To view a recording of the lecture with slides and a fascinating Q&A session with Dr. Liu, click More Information. More InformationBenson
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Sirine Fodstad spent nearly two decades traveling the world for work. But her story starts and ends in Norway, where she is a global human resources director for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.
and it was a mix between scary and exciting.” Fodstad seemed to cope well with the fear. She earned not one, not two, but three bachelor’s degrees during her time at PLU. In between studying French, business and economics, she managed to find time to study away, as well, launching her global lifestyle long before she knew where her education would take her. “I don’t think I saw myself here when I was a student at PLU,” she said. “I ended up working with people, and I love that. It was a bit by
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By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Friday, December 8, 2017, three PLU students will present the results of their summer research projects in a public presentation connected to PLU’s Business and Economic History program. The presenters are Michael Diambri, Teresa…
research and write a significant research project on Northwest business and economic history. Each original project was supported by a generous donation from the Benson Family Foundation, and also the expert guidance of faculty members Beth Kraig (History), Karen Travis (Economics), and Rebekah Mergenthal (History), who worked with the students throughout the summer. Michael Diambri’s research project is entitled “A Queer Place: Exploring Historical Case Studies of Seattle’s Queer Bars and Clubs
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Beyond pedagogy: from Tacoma to Namibia, a partnership reframing teacher development practices Posted by: Zach Powers / September 28, 2023 Image: Eva Dumeni, a teacher from Namibia who visited PLU in September, works with a student in Brianna Wells’ class at Clover Creek Elementary School in Pierce County, Washington. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 28, 2023 By Emily Holt, MFA ’16PLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterIn Kwangali and Oshindonga, widely spoken languages in Namibia, “Uukumwe
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By Michael Halvorson. On October 17, 2017, PLU alum Brad Tilden (1983) engaged with students, faculty, and alumni in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines. The special event was organized as the 13th annual Dale E. Benson lecture in…
panel featuring Sergia Hay (Philosophy), Norris Peterson (Economics), Mark Mulder (Business), Bridgette O’Brien (Religion), and Michael Halvorson (History and Benson program chair). Most of the faculty also work together in the school’s Innovation Studies and Environmental Studies programs. The conversation was thoughtful and wide-ranging, including student questions on the pending merger with Virgin America, competition with Delta Airlines, pilot shortages, the moral obligations of an airline to
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2016)- Joel Zylstra said Pacific Lutheran University’s partnership with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity began with a cup of coffee at 208 Garfield four years ago. Zylstra, director of Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES), said his perception of Habitat…
, built houses and “called it good.” However, Zylstra’s former colleague piqued his interest when he started to speak of a new Habitat housing development located a little more than a mile from PLU’s campus. The more Zylstra heard about the Woods at Golden Given — a sustainable 30-home housing community — the more he wanted to get involved. “The Woods is a real community being formed instead of just one house, and that was appealing to me,” Zylstra said. “My thought was that even when these 30 homes
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PLU is home to an academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, an endowed chair in Holocaust history, an annual conference on Holocaust education, summer research fellowships for students
peacebuilding.Quick Links Interdisciplinary Programs Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor International Honors Program Donate Now! Mayer Faculty Development Funding Request Form (Fall deadline October 30) HGST Course Development Stipend Information 2019Q&A with history major Kara Atkinson ’23Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans. PLU Lutecast videos of the 14th Annual Annual Conference for Holocaust Education Click on the dropdown
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