Events

On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the Innovation Studies program welcomed Code.org President Alice Steinglass for the annual Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History.

The lecture was accompanied by an afternoon workshop on teaching computer science in high school and college contexts. PLU students used the events to learn more about the roles that computing and technology play in our economy, and how social innovations like Code.org can dramatically impact people’s lives. The event was supported by Innovation Studies, School of Business, Department of Education, and Department of Computer Science.

PLU’s new Makerspace is open! Sponsored by the Innovation Studies program, the Makerspace in Hinderlie Hall is a place for discussing ideas, finding inspiration, creating prototypes, crafting, making posters, working with electronics, fiber arts, and numerous other projects. Come check it out!

Anyone in the PLU community is welcome to use the Makerspace during regular visiting hours at Hinderlie Hall. During the day, classes from Innovation Studies or Business can also be found in the space. (There is a great selection of white boards and seating for 30.)

On most Wednesday nights during Fall term, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the Makerspace is staffed by Mike Halvorson, Kim Halvorson, and Sarah Cornell-Maier (Innovation Studies intern). We’re also having an open house for the PLU community during Homecoming on Friday, November 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.