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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
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June 29, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eHyaJ26Ks Patience and a good ear essential in studying elusive crossbills, which live, breed and sing in the canopy By Barbara Clements Having a conversation with Julie Smith is a stop and go affair. In mid-conversation, she’ll stop, and listen. And then pick up the thread without missing a beat. Smith, an assistant professor of biology, and biology major Aaron Grossberg ’12, are picking their way on a muddy trail to a beach near La Push, Wash
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An Interview with a Student Scholarship Recipient On April 27th, PLU hosted a dinner bringing together endowed scholarship donors with the students and faculty who have directly benefited from their generosity. A highlight of the evening was an interview between Vice President for Advancement Daniel Lee and First Year student Christine Njiri.Lifelong Lutes: Q&A With Two of PLU's Most Enthusiastic Alumni“We’re committed to the university’s growth as a whole. We want to see this place continue to
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2020 Mathematics Capstone SymposiumMay 1st Join the Mathematics Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Session 11:00-1:25pm – Gödel’s First Incompleteness Theorem Clara Elizabeth Gödel’s First Incompleteness Theorem is a result from logic that stunned the mathematical world. Gödel challenged the concept that the right givens (axioms) and the right reasoning could allow a mathematician to obtain all mathematical truths. Specifically, Gödel showed that any system capable of
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When the pandemic cut her Peace Corps service short, Margaret Chell ’18 enrolled in medical school Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 25, 2021 October 25, 2021 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing and CommunicationsDuring her senior year at Pacific Lutheran University, Margaret Chell ’18 decided to join the Peace Corps after a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer visited her global development class. She soon met with PLU Peace Corps advisor, Dr. Katherine Wiley to learn more. She was excited about the
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Chemist Opportunity at IEH Analytical Laboratories Posted by: nicolacs / September 11, 2019 September 11, 2019 IEH Analytical Laboratories in Fremont, WA is looking for a chemist. They are rapidly expanding and are seeking people with desire, drive and motivation to get started in their career field and gain valuable, hands-on experience, including sample preparation, sample extraction, and instrument operation (HPLC, GC/MSMS, LC/MS, ICP-AES, etc.). They have opportunities available for every
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Virtual Lutebox A treasure trove of Giphy stickers, profile pic frames, cover images and more – all thoughtfully designed for you. GIPHY Stickers Get'cha GIF On Check out PLU’s stickers, which are usable on social media apps. Look below to find your favorites and add them to Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, TikTok, and anywhere else they’re supported. Search “Pacific Lutheran University” to see the entire collection! Instagram StoriesWhile editing your photo post or story, swipe up and tap the
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The School of Nursing faculty may enact a Performance Progression Alert (PPA) for students who are not meeting the Essential Qualifications or not performing to academic, clinical, lab, or professional standards at any point in the academic term and program of study. The PPA will specify the nature of the performance concern, criteria for satisfactory performance, the timeline for achieving expected improvements, and consequences for failure to improve. The notice will be signed by the issuing
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How to Be SuccessfulStudy skills for online learningOnline learning requires students to become masters of time management. Students complete online lessons and activities independently according to deadlines established by the instructor. During a compressed term schedule, it is easy to fall behind. Many online students find it helpful to review all of the work due each week and then create a plan for when they will complete each task on their list. Successful online students also remember
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A view-at-the-table with the Federal Reserve The Department of Economics was honored to host First Vice President and COO, San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, Mark Gould, PLU Regent and Economics alumnus, to campus on April 8th, 2021. Mr. Gould shared his experiences in Federal Open Market Committee meetings where the monetary… July 13, 2021
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