Sankta Lucia

A bearer of light in a dark world

For over 70 years Pacific Lutheran University has been celebrating Sankta Lucia. Our tradition emerges from Sweden which celebrates the Sicilian saint, Sankta Lucia, who stood up for her beliefs in the face of persecution. At PLU, the Lucia is chosen based on an essay and interview process where applicants demonstrate their dedication to service and honoring the core elements of PLU’s mission: to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care for other people, for their communities and for the Earth. The appointed Lucia is recognized with a $1000 scholarship and a crown of candles.

Students who apply and participate share their voices with the PLU community at a Festival of Light in the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC). Members of the public who wish to share in this traditional Nordic festival are invited.

Lucia Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons in November in the SCC at 2-4pm (unless that is not a good time for the majority of the student participants ).

The video from three years ago, Sunday, December 13, 2020 is available on PLU’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/PacificLutheranUniv)