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PLU Lectures, Presentations & WorkshopsLearning doesn’t end when you graduate! PLU alumni continue their quest for knowledge, engagement, and critical thinking as they explore new ideas, challenge their beliefs, and listen to new perspectives from diverse groups. We are excited to offer lectures, conferences, and workshops that are open to the community. See upcoming opportunities and past lectures below.Upcoming EventsPreparing for Death, the Last Calling in LifeNovember 4, 2024 4:00 p.m

! Sage Warner (they/she) Treasurer Sage is a third-year History and Religion double major with a minor in Critical Race Studies. They are particularly interested in the Civil Rights Movement and 1960s overall. Outside of research you can find Sage drawing, tossing the frisbee, drinking iced coffee and eating baked goods. Kaelin Lor (they/she) Secretary Kaelin is a Senior History major with Religion and Anthropology minors. They are particularly interested in Ancient Near East and 1960s history. In

Commemoration of Dietrich BonhoefferLutheran Pastor and Nazi resister1906-1945The significance of his work as a political theologian is witnessed in the recent publication of the critical edition of his works by Fortress Press (U.S.A.), the work of the International Bonhoeffer Society, and the numerous Bonhoeffer courses taught in universities and schools of theology throughout the world. Holy Communion at 12:30. At PLU, the anniversary of his death will be commemorated on Thursday, April 9

,” studied “the law of least mental effort”—the theory that people will choose a low-demand task over a high-demand one when given a choice. Perhaps ironically, the research itself was rather demanding. “This was a huge project,” Henderson said. “We had to get students to take the test, and participants had to sit at a computer for 30 minutes and choose between two colors to click on. We had to use this weird math system. We probably worked on it 20 hours per week.” Based in a toasty two-computer

,” studied “the law of least mental effort”—the theory that people will choose a low-demand task over a high-demand one when given a choice. Perhaps ironically, the research itself was rather demanding. “This was a huge project,” Henderson said. “We had to get students to take the test, and participants had to sit at a computer for 30 minutes and choose between two colors to click on. We had to use this weird math system. We probably worked on it 20 hours per week.” Based in a toasty two-computer

Introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of analysis and design of DC and AC circuits including Kirchhoff’s Laws, circuit theorems, OP Amps, first and second order transient and steady state circuits, and frequency response. Computer simulation and laboratory work are essential parts of the course. Prerequisites: MATH 151; PHYS 154 or consent of instructor. (4) ENGR 495: Internship To permit undergraduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on

awards for its intense and critical engagement with contemporary issues. In 2013, Sandnes was named to the Norwegian government’s commission for the marking of the 100-year anniversary of women’s right to vote, and was responsible for the publication of Norsk likestillingshistorie 1814-2013, a history of women’s equality from 1814 to 2013. She is presently the director of the Norwegian think tank Manifest. Cathrine Sandnes lives in Oslo, Norway. The Bjug Harstad Memorial Lecture is an endowed lecture

analytical skills in interpreting data.Introduction to data collection techniques including quantitative and qualitative techniques.Operationalization and measurement.Data collection.Data analysis. Demonstrate critical, independent thinking about politics and public life.Recognize rights, responsibilities, and privileges of participating in, and contributing as a citizen in a diverse society. Have and awareness of one's own biases, including reflection on one's own political socialization and the effects

Student-Faculty Publication: Bringing a Berry Back from the Land of the DeadAn Environmental Studies capstone has led to a co-authored publication for Kimberly Wogahn (’14) and Religion Professor Suzanne Crawford O’Brien. Wogahn’s senior capstone in Environmental Studies provided a critical assessment of the (predominantly Euroamerican) organic and slow-food movement, placing it in contrast with efforts to improve food accessibility for marginalized and at-risk communities. One aspect of her

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Certificate This 11-month TechMaster Certificate Program provides data science and AI certifications that open the door to exciting opportunities in these fast-moving fields. The curriculum is designed to give you the industry-specific technical skills, critical soft skills, and platform-specific certifications employers are looking for. Once you’ve completed the program, you will have significant practical experience to reference in job interviews and