A field trip…for coffee?
A PLU experience means more than just learning in the classroom. As part of an Economic Botany class (aka Biology 387), students visited Dillano’s, a local coffee roaster. One of the students on the field trip, Gracielle Osera, shares “The amount of precision, trial and…
You might be a Trailblazer if…
As a Trailblazer, you are energized by trying something new. You’re bold and use that boldness to make positive change for you and others. A PLU Trailblazer inspires others by charting their own path, even if it’s challenging or different. Curious if you’re a Trailblazer…
You might be a Seeker if…
Are you someone who asks big questions? Seekers like you love to learn and move through life with an open mind. You enjoy thinking about purpose and the deeper meaning behind the things that you experience. Seekers appreciate a learning environment, whether that’s in classrooms…

Tips for Theatre Scholarship Auditions
If you love being a part of theatre and you’re planning on applying/auditioning for one of PLU’s theatre scholarships (which range from $1,000-$7,500 per year), we’ve got some tips for you to apply and best prepare! You must be a theatre major OR minor to…

Tips for Music Scholarship Auditions
If you’re passionate about music and planning on auditioning for one of PLU’s music scholarships (which range from $1,000-$7,500 per year), we’ve got some tips for you to apply and best prepare! You don’t have to major in music to audition for or receive a…
You might be a Creator if…
You’re imaginative and full of ideas. Your friends might know you as the person who likes to ask “What if…?” You’re drawn to creative pursuits, whether that’s playing an instrument, thinking about the world in new ways, or making something from scratch. Across all majors…

Student Perspective: The International Honors Program at PLU
I squinted at the sun, wondering whether the grass underneath me was too wet, while the rest of my class settled down in a circle around the professor. It was the first (and, as we learned, the last) time that we convinced our International Honors…
Major Minute Monday: Music
Brian Galante , Music Professor and Department of Music Chair shares why it’s a great time to study music and why PLU is a great place to do so! PLU Music Program Highlights: Participate in ensembles regardless of your major. The total of 11 vocal…
Major Minute Monday: Environmental Studies
Professors Suzanne Crawford O’Brien , Adela Ramos, and Kevin O’Brien share why it’s a great time to study environmental studies and why PLU is a great place to do so! PLU Environmental Studies Highlights: Interdisciplinary approach focused on discovering the relationships between humans and the…
Major Minute Monday: Chemistry
Curious about what it’s like to major in Chemistry at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Andrea Munro breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU students have the opportunity to take part in research projects as part of their chemistry curriculum, to…
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