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PLU Economics Professor Dr. Martin Wurm addresses the Pierce County Economic Index forum on Jan. 9, 2014, as fellow Professor Neal Johnson looks on. PLU Professors Deliver Pierce County Economic Forecast Pacific Lutheran University economists Drs. Neal Johnson and Martin Wurm delivered the 2014 Pierce…
January 9, 2014 PLU Economics Professor Dr. Martin Wurm addresses the Pierce County Economic Index forum on Jan. 9, 2014, as fellow Professor Neal Johnson looks on. PLU Professors Deliver Pierce County Economic Forecast Pacific Lutheran University economists Drs. Neal Johnson and Martin Wurm delivered the 2014 Pierce County Economic Index (PCEI) forecast this morning at a breakfast at Tacoma’s Hotel Murano hosted by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. Looking ahead in 2014, the economists
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Economics of golf By Jesse Major ’15 An unconventional approach to economics that allows students to shoot lasers and travel PGA tour destinations was taught this J-Term by Mark Reiman, associate professor of economics. This class, The Economics of Golf, was inspired by a book…
discuss the economics behind golf. “I like to test economic theories,” Reiman said. “But I am not an avid golfer.” Many of the students didn’t have much experience with golf, but wanted to test economic theories. Dimitri Sammpas ’13, an economics and business major, has experience with mini golf and Wii Golf. “One of my interests in economics is in depth economics analysis of business as well as using economic theory,” Sammpas said. Unlike the traditional economics class, The Economics of Golf allowed
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Interested in a future job at a major tech company? Come and meet a Pacific Lutheran University graduate who successfully followed that career path. Cameron Emerson ’08 graduated from PLU with a degree in Economics. These days the Oregon native works out of Chicago as…
world’s most powerful companies and give advice to Lutes preparing to enter the workforce. ———- May 3, 7:00 p.m. | Ingram 100 This event is free and open to the public. Read Previous Alexa and Innovation Research at Amazon Read Next Healthcare Economics: An Interview with Teresa Hackler and Karen Travis LATEST POSTS Recording of Glory M. Liu’s 2023 Benson Lecture Released November 21, 2023 Benson Research Fellows to Present March 31, 2023 Summer Research Fellows Share Results October 15, 2021 Summer
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Travis McDaneld ’23 is entering his fourth year at PLU as an economics major, minoring in data science. When he enrolled at PLU, he had every intention of majoring in business, although he admits to not having any idea about what he wanted to do…
understanding how choices made individually and collectively affect issues such as immigration, health care, environmental issues, or income inequality? The PLU Economics Department offers the unique opportunity to participate in an economics alumni mentoring program for all majors to help you prepare for your life beyond PLU. Keep reading to learn more!Watch to find out how students majoring in economics can partner with a PLU economics graduate to gain insight into the vast array of career
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PLU provides a well-rounded education that helps students prepare for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the transition from classroom to the workforce. That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Backed…
PLU’s new economic mentorship program matches students with working professionals Posted by: shortea / September 25, 2019 September 25, 2019 By StaffMarketing & CommunicationsPLU provides a well-rounded education that helps students prepare for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the transition from classroom to the workforce.That’s where PLU’s new Economics Mentorship Program comes into play. Backed by a
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Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projects Deadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to…
Grant opportunities for education research Posted by: hassonja / December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projectsDeadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived
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By Michael Halvorson ’85, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History Are you curious about innovative historical research projects that are transforming PLU? PLU’s Business and Economic History Program invites you to learn more at a presentation of creative scholarship by the 2021 Benson…
spend 12 weeks over the Summer working on research projects with a faculty mentor. This year’s Benson Fellowship Speakers Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23, a History and Communication major who examined intersections among history, media studies, and education via a new podcast entitled Innovative History. (Faculty mentor: Mike Halvorson) Kristin Moniz ’22, a Business and Economics major who studied the business and economic history of hotels, with an emphasis on how the hospitality industry has managed
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Forensic Lab in Bend Oregon State Police Virtual Career Trek Thursday April 22, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm PT Each career trek will include a company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships or entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of…
Bend Oregon Forensic Lab Virtual Career Trek Posted by: nicolacs / April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021 Forensic Lab in Bend Oregon State Police Virtual Career Trek Thursday April 22, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm PT Each career trek will include a company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships or entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e
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TACOMA – Michael Spiedel, PLU alum in Economics and Hispanic Studies, was announced as one of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Under Forty” award recipients. Michael combined his interest in Spain and Economics by writing his economics capstone on the impact of trade policies of Francisco…
detrimental to the well-being of both businesses and consumers during this historical period. Congrats Michael!MORE Read Previous National Conference on Undergraduate Research Read Next Combating Global Steel Excess Capacity LATEST POSTS Meet Cameron Emerson ’08 April 14, 2019 PLU Alum Visits Department of Economics April 15, 2019 National Conference on Undergraduate Research April 16, 2019 Combating Global Steel Excess Capacity July 16, 2019
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Students participate in economics conference Looking at the cluster of PLU students making last-minute preparations before a mock meeting of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Mark Gould ’91 said it was at a conference much like this where he got his start 17 years…
May 16, 2008 Students participate in economics conference Looking at the cluster of PLU students making last-minute preparations before a mock meeting of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Mark Gould ’91 said it was at a conference much like this where he got his start 17 years ago at the Federal Reserve Bank.“I think they noted they were looking for people,” Gould said during a break at the Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference in May. “I literally graduated on a Sunday and
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