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  • PLU prof works with USA Hockey team When she’s not in the classroom, PLU Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology Colleen Hacker , is on the field helping national teams and professional and Olympic athletes mentally prepare for competition. This week, Hacker will be in…

    understand is that physical skill is not enough,” Hacker said . “What we teach athletes is to bring mental toughness and the psychological demands of their sport under their control.” Hacker, who has been a mental skills coach for USA Hockey for the last year and a half, will be working the athletes this week on mental toughness skills, keeping confidence high, role clarity, and a variety of other things to help them handle the pressure of the competition. Read Previous Philosophy Lecture: ‘Ruined by

  • Lutes study social justice at one of the world’s oldest, most prestigious universities By Barbara Clements, Content Development Director Nine Pacific Lutheran University students are studying at Oxford University as part of the first such program at PLU, one of the only universities on the…

    violence and conflict and humanitarian intervention. There also is a service component to the program, said program leader, Philosophy Professor Greg Johnson. Johnson said he has been working on the program for the last 18 months. Originally scheduled for launch in 2015, Johnson said that all the pieces fell into place early – so why not 2014? “No university on the West Coast, with perhaps the exception of Stanford, has a program like this,” Johnson said before leaving for Oxford earlier this month

  • CCES welcomes Kristin Menson as new Director In late August, PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) welcomed Kristen Menson as its new Director. Kristin comes to PLU from Louisiana State University (LSU) where she was the Program Manager in the Center for Community…

    faculty to incorporate service-learning in their courses, helping students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and curricular and co-curricular service experiences, and supporting the various community partners that welcomed students and faculty into their work in the community. Kristin earned a Master of Education in College Student Affairs and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University. In addition, she holds a Certification in

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2016)- In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration. The opera’s first production runs Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20…

    DepartmentLearn more about Fiery Jade and other events DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES “It’s a pretty feminist take on what is a very patriarchal ancient culture, and maybe that, in some ways, is the point,” Youtz said. Cai Yan was born in 177 A.D., and the opera follows her life as a “a daughter, a wife, a mother, a poet and musician,” according to a statement at the beginning of the libretto. As the daughter of a former prime minister, she was subject to exploitation but was also afforded an opportunity for immense

  • PLU’s Marks Constitution Day With Free Speech (and More) Keynote Speaker U.S. Rep. Denny Heck Headlines Sept. 23 Conversation About Democracy By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communication Pacific Lutheran University will mark Constitution Day on Sept. 23 with a keynote address by U.S.…

    Sawyer (D-29th District) and PLU faculty members Kaitlyn Sill, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Mike Schleeter, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Panelists will share their perspectives on the strongest and weakest parts of the U.S. governmental system as designed under the Constitution—what is working, what is not working, whether it is working as intended—and then take questions from the audience. The event will be Livestreamed at https://www.plu.edu/lutecast/. Read Previous PLU

  • The Department of Communication at Pacific Lutheran University stands in solidarity with those demonstrating and protesting both here and around the country against the state violence repeatedly enacted against people of color generally, and Black Americans specifically. Breonna Taylor was shot to death in her…

    : Police Violence against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea J. Ritchie; and Beyond Hashtags: Racial Politics and Black Digital Networks by Sarah Florini, among others. We believe it is important to recognize Black feminist thought as a basis for thinking about social justice. We encourage students who want to be allies to also continue to learn and reflect. We recognize the double-bind our Black students and students of color are experiencing, as Black and Latinx communities are

  • As a first-year student, the initial adjustment to life at PLU was challenging for Mark Hernández. They’d attended a high school that was over 90 percent students of color. PLU, which is around 40 percent, felt daunting. “I was so culture-shocked at not seeing people…

    overwhelmed and scared I wouldn’t make friends.”It turned out there was no need to worry. Hernández ended up making friends all over campus, particularly after getting heavily involved in PLU’s clubs and events. As a Nevada-raised, queer student of color, they sought out—and found—friends within the Feminist Student Union club, Latinx Unidos, and Prism, a PLU space for queer, trans, and gender non-conforming students. Over the past few years, Hernández has also worked as the PR director for ASPLU, as the

  • The Professional Master’s Program (PMP) in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering (CHE) at Purdue University combines advanced CHE classes with business classes to provide students from both chemical engineering and other STEM backgrounds the opportunity to supplement their undergraduate education with a curriculum that…

    overall philosophy of Purdue University, the tuition for this popular program is very reasonable, especially in comparison to CHE PMPs at peer institutions. In anticipation of potential disruptions due to COVID-19 in the Fall, the PMP curriculum is able to delivered online for distance learning, if needed. Students can also defer admission to January 2021 or August 2021, if needed. The application deadline for Fall 2020 enrollment has been extended to July 1 in response to uncertainties related to

  • The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a personal or professional guide to students or colleagues and makes a profound difference in the lives of others as a role model, confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of…

    , confidant, critic or co-learner. Professor of Psychology Wendy Shore received the Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring. PLU sponsors Faculty Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding accomplishments of the faculty in five areas of faculty work: teaching, advising, mentoring, research, and service. Their peers have nominated and selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well. Shore exemplifies her mentoring philosophy by forming profound connections with her

  • Claim: The unexamined life is not worth living Socrates is heralded as the first real philosopher in the Western tradition. He embarked on a quest for wisdom. Finding little wisdom, but lots of self-certainty, he began his job as the gadfly of Athens. He asked…

    : Socrates’ fate demonstrates that thinking can be bad for your health, but he was right that not thinking is guaranteed to be dangerous and deadening. Erin McKenna Professor of Philosophy Read more claims Read Previous Upright dignity Read Next When China Rules the World 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade