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Mission:The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington (CIWA) is committed to promoting intercultural understanding through Chinese language education, Chinese studies, educational exchanges, and community-based activities that facilitate cultural diversity across the State of Washington.CIWA:CIWA is an international partnership involving Pacific Lutheran University, Sichuan University in China, Seattle Public Schools, Chongqing Jiaotong University and The Alliance for Education. It was

Office of Institutional EffectivenessThe Office of Institutional Effectiveness supports the University’s efforts toward mission fulfillment through the coordination and management of strategic planning and progress; institutional accreditation and improvement; and data integration and institutional research.Strategic Planning and ProgressThe University’s Strategic Plan provides guidance for decisions – both long term and day to day – that seek to carry out the mission, vision and values of the

WelcomeThe Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1926, the choir was the third Lutheran college choir to tour extensively throughout the United States. Choir of the West has toured Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and China, and has performed at several state, division and national conferences of the National Association for Music Education and the American Choral Directors Association. Most recently the choir has

Doctor of Nursing PracticeThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at PLU is the perfect program for professionals seeking to advance their career with a doctorate in nursing. The DNP nursing degree prepares graduates in one of the following advanced practice specialty areas: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) The PLU Nursing difference PLU is known for its high quality nursing education. Cohort sizes are small to ensure a high quality, personable

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility, the PLU MBA prepares you to excel in your field and make meaningful contributions to your organizations and the business world. With classes in late afternoons and evenings, our in-person MBA is designed to accommodate working professionals and offers multiple options to complete your degree in the timeframe that works for you — 21 months, 16 months

Master of Social Work at PLUThe Master of Social Work (MSW) program at PLU will prepare you to become a skilled, ethical, professional service-oriented leader and change agent, committed to advocate for social and economic justice and equality for individuals, families and communities. Our MSW has an emphasis on healthcare and behavioral health, with significant content on anti-racist practices, diversity, equity and inclusion. The program will be accredited by the Council on Social Work

PLU Campus Ministry seeks to cultivate a vibrant and diverse spiritual ecosystem where students experience sacred belonging, engage in spiritual growth, explore purpose, and meaningfully contribute toward creating a more just and loving world. Our Core Values: Cultivating a spirit of genuine hospitality and welcome. Creating authentic relationships built in love and grace. Encouraging ongoing spiritual exploration, reflection, and development. Embracing diverse religious and spiritual stories

Effective February 15, 2023, the Master of Science in Kinesiology program is put on hiatus in order to reevaluate the program’s design and future prospects. This means that we are not accepting new students to the program for summer 2023 and future terms until further notice. During the next two years, the Department of Kinesiology is going to work on adjusting various aspects of the curriculum in order to address the professional needs of a broader audience of students in the field of exercise

manufacturing materials, food and agricultural products, and building sites necessary to support a growing population.Environmental Studies Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Managing the environment requires interdisciplinary tools and knowledge about natural systems, human institutions, beliefs and values, and the dissemination of these ideas through business, education, nursing and other professions.Earth

``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the