Homecoming & Family Week

Save the date for 2023 Homecoming & Family Week - October 3-8!

Registration opens early July. Please check back for an updated schedule.
Whip up a batch of famous PLU scones while you are waiting for more to come!

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Virtual Trivia Night

Get your team together and compete against Lutes in our virtual Trivia Night for glory, knowledge, and prizes! Up to 6 players will complete 7 rounds, including 1 round of PLU trivia!

7 – 8:30 p.m. PT

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Women's Soccer Game

Wear your black and gold and head over to University of Puget Sound to watch the Lutes take on the Loggers!

4pm – UPS Soccer Field

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Men's Soccer Game

Wear your black and gold and head over to University of Puget Sound to watch the Lutes take on the Loggers!

4pm – UPS Soccer Field

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Lutheran Studies Conference

Anxiety in an Age of Overwhelm: Gaining Understanding and Resilience

See the schedule and register below.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

David & Marilyn Knutson Lecture

Join us to hear Jacquelyn Bussie present the topic of her book Love Without Limits: Jesus’ Radical Vision for Love with No Exceptions.

7pm – Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Building

Friday, Oct. 6

Alumni Panel on Vocation

Panel discussion on vocations that promote human and ecological flourishing, led by four alumni from the Class of 1973. Open to everyone.

12:30-2pm – Regency Room, Anderson University Center

Friday, Oct. 6

Class of 1973 50th Reunion

Lutes in the Class of 1973 are gathering to celebrate 50 years since graduating from PLU. Click for more information!

 5:30pm – Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center

Friday, Oct. 6

Volleyball Game

Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s basketball team as they take on George Fox!

7 pm – Olson Auditorium

Friday, Oct. 6

Musical Revue

“Off Broadway” – songs from shows that have yet to appear on Broadway performed by PLU’s brightest talents! Directed by Tom Smith and Kody Smith (’24). Appropriate for ages 13+. Running time will be about 70 minutes. Buy tickets at the door.
7:30 p.m. – Eastvold Auditorium

Saturday, Oct. 7

Alumni Swim Meet

PLU Alumni Swim meet!

 

9am – Swimming Pool

Saturday, Oct. 7

Lute Family Brunch

Current PLU students and their families are invited to a breakfast on campus. President Allan Belton & VP for Student Life Dr. Royce-Davis will share updates. $15 per person.

10 – 11 a.m. – Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center

Saturday, Oct. 7

Athletic Alumni Homecoming Huddle

Alumni who were student athletes are invited to this special event to reconnect with former teammates, coaches & staff. Then hop on a bus to Spark’s Stadium to see the Lutes take on Pacific University! $15 includes a drink, appetizers & bus ride.
10:30am -12pm – Olson Portico

Saturday, Oct. 7

Football Game

PLU vs. Pacific University

Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes! Prices vary. PLU students, staff, faculty with ID & children under 5 yrs are free.

1:00 p.m. – Sparks Stadium
601 7th Ave, Puyallup

Saturday, Oct. 7

Musical Revue

“Off Broadway” – songs from shows that have yet to appear on Broadway performed by PLU’s brightest talents! Directed by Tom Smith and Kody Smith (’24). Appropriate for ages 13+. Running time will be about 70 minutes. Buy tickets at the door.
5:30 p.m. – Eastvold Auditorium

Saturday, Oct. 7

Volleyball Game

Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s basketball team as they take on Lewis & Clark!

6 pm – Olson Auditorium

Saturday, Oct. 7

PLU on Tap

Join us in person as we continue the PLU on Tap tradition with Lute producers of beer, wine and cider. Appetizers will be served.  $25 includes 4 tastings, appetizers and a tasting glass.

7 – 9 p.m. – Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center

Sunday, Oct. 8

Sunday Worship

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Worship
12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98444

10 am – 11:15 am 

Sunday, Oct. 8

Golden Club Brunch

Alumni from the class of 1973 and earlier are invited to a brunch following Sunday Worship. President Allan Belton will give campus updates. Free – registration required.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Thompson Hall
12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98444

Sunday, Oct. 8

Women's Soccer Game

Wear your black and gold and watch the Lutes take on Willamette!

12 noon – PLU Soccer field

Sunday, Oct. 8

Men's Soccer Game

Wear your black and gold and watch the Lutes take on Willamette!

2:30 pm – PLU Soccer field