{"id":2847,"date":"2021-04-21T03:06:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T08:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2021-04-21T03:06:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T08:06:44","slug":"las-but-not-least-an-insight-into-bradley-universities-school-of-liberal-arts-and-sciences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/2021\/04\/21\/las-but-not-least-an-insight-into-bradley-universities-school-of-liberal-arts-and-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"(LAS) But Not Least: An Insight into Bradley Universities School of Liberal Arts and Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A senior year spring is unlike any other season, students prepare to say goodbye to childhood friends and families for the opportunity to commence a new beginning in college. But before they can begin their new journey they need to ask themselves \u201cWhere am I going to college?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are thousands of options for higher education across the nation, but there\u2019s only one mid-sized school that can make a big difference, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradley.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bradley University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Bradley is located at 1501 West Bradley Avenue in Peoria, Illinois.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bradley University is unique because of its breakdown into five colleges, with more than 185 programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Among these five colleges is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradley.edu\/academic\/colleges\/las\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">School of Liberal Arts and Sciences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (LAS). This college is made up of four academic programs, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and computational sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2848\" src=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549-1536x879.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3549.jpg 1966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In an email testimonial, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradley.edu\/academic\/departments\/phlrs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">religious studies<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professor Daniel Getz shows the impact of selecting a major within the LAS humanities academic program by saying,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIn making a bucket list for your university education, gaining a deeper appreciation of your own humanity, as well as that of others, should be placed near the top. That worthy goal inevitably will bring you to the great questions posed by religion and philosophy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2849\" src=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553-1536x879.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3553.jpg 1966w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The LAS college offers the engaged learning and mentorship of a small classroom with the outside resources and opportunities of a big university. The courses within the LAS college work to prep students for a new beginning at graduate school or the workforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2850\" src=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3554.jpg 1964w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As all colleges in the current climate, changes have been made to accommodate Covid regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/community\/schools-childcare\/operation-strategy.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fschools-childcare%2Fschools.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the Center for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as of March 19th, 2021, schools must abide by the universal and correct use of masks, physical distancing to the greatest possible extent, handwashing and respiratory etiquette, the cleaning and maintenance of healthy facilities, and contact tracing in combination with isolation and quarantine if exposures occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this reason, the present-day majority of the courses in the LAS college take place virtually. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though staff and students miss seeing each other greatly, virtual class meetings provide them all with the opportunity to prioritize the safety of the Bradley University family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2851\" src=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551-1536x883.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3551.jpg 1957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students have also seen an increase in flexibility in their schedule and improvement in their computer skills, allowing them to gain opportunities and build connections not available to them previously.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In an interview in Bradley Hall on April 11th, senior within <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradley.edu\/academic\/departments\/psy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the LAS psychology program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Robert Spencer states \u201c During my time here at Bradley, I have learned so many things about the brain, and have studied several different fields of psychology\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As Spencer mentioned, the LAS college works to build experience in several different fields within students inside and outside the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2853\" src=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556-1536x885.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3556.jpg 1953w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Science equipment and gear are given to biology and physics students, while political science and sociology students are given access to actual courthouses and social work projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2852\" src=\"http:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555-1536x861.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/com.bradley.edu\/newslab\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_3555.jpg 2008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These outside opportunities are part of the reason why <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradley.edu\/academic\/departments\/scsw\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">social work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Professor Patricia Saleeby chose the LAS college, as she states in an email testimonial\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe collegial atmosphere and positive interaction within our College truly enhance the student and faculty experience through increased collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities\u2026 an attractive aspect that led me to Bradley for the Social Work Director position.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staff and students alike can all agree the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Bradley University is the right fit for anyone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But if for some reason, you\u2019re still not completely sold, check out this two-minute introduction <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uKujRutT0F0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">video<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to help you decide \u201cwhere should I go to college?\u201d. Let me know in the replies below why Bradley is the right fit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A senior year spring is unlike any other season, students prepare to say goodbye to childhood friends and families for the opportunity to commence a new beginning in college. But before they can begin their new journey they need to ask themselves \u201cWhere am I going to college?\u201d\u00a0 There are thousands of options for higher education across the nation, but there\u2019s only one mid-sized school that can make a big difference, Bradley University. Bradley is located at 1501 West Bradley Avenue in Peoria, Illinois.\u00a0\u00a0 Bradley University is unique because of its breakdown into five colleges, with more than 185 programs.\u00a0 Among these five colleges is the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). This college is made up of four academic programs, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and computational sciences. In an email testimonial, religious studies Professor Daniel Getz shows the impact of selecting a major within the LAS humanities academic program by saying,\u00a0 \u201cIn making a bucket list for your university education, gaining a deeper appreciation of your own humanity, as well as that of others, should be placed near the top. 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