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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a list of possible careers. At the top of that list…

    Dual major brings passion for archaeology to life at PLU and abroad Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 1, 2016 Image: Megan Wonderly ’16 traveled to Ethiopia to observe Professor Neal Sobania conduct research with his partner, Raymond Silverman. February 1, 2016 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 5, 2016)- When she was 17 years old, Megan Wonderly had no idea what she wanted to be when she grew up. One afternoon, her teacher had the class look through a

  • Troy Storfjell is a member of the Sámi community, the only indigenous group in Norway that’s been historically marginalized. It’s why Storfjell, who passes as white in the U.S.

    in Norway, and a group that has long been discriminated against in Norwegian culture. Efforts were undertaken in the mid-1800s to exterminate their language and way of life. Children were taught in schools that Sámi — depicted back then as small, scrawny and sickly — were inferior. This socially constructed idea of race was taught at Norwegian universities until the 1940s, Storfjell said. It’s why Storfjell, who passes as white in the United States, nevertheless experiences the sting of systemic

  • Although we cannot see you on campus now, we know visiting a college is one of the most important things you can do in your college search, and we think it’s the best way to see if PLU is the right

    requirements, scholarships and financial aid opportunities.LEARN MORE & RSVPVirtual EventsCheck back soon – we’ll be posting our upcoming virtual events!Virtual Nursing Info SessionsVirtual Nursing Sessions will be posted in Fall 2024.GROUP VISITSPLU offers group visits to middle school, high school, and other organizations. A group visit includes an admission presentation and a campus tour. Group visits are offered Tuesday-Thursday. Group Visit RequestSELF-GUIDED TOURWill you be traveling to campus on

  • Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…

    BSW vs MSW: What is an MSW Degree and Is It Worth It? Posted by: chaconac / July 19, 2023 July 19, 2023 Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it.In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their respective career prospects is crucial if you’re considering a career in social work.What is the difference between a BSW and an MSW?Let’s

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—On Aug. 1, the Lutes and I started our 10-day adventure to England: Eighteen women’s soccer players and 14 men’s soccer players, along with both teams’ coaching staff and a trainer, were fortunate enough to play soccer, experience a new culture…

    Goal!! PLU Soccer Teams Bond—and Win—on 10-Day Trip to England Posted by: Sandy Dunham / August 31, 2015 Image: The PLU soccer community poses in front of the Manchester United stadium during a 10-day trip to England. (Photo courtesy assistant athletic trainer Todd Yamauchi.) August 31, 2015 By Lena Moreno ’17For PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—On Aug. 1, the Lutes and I started our 10-day adventure to England: Eighteen women’s soccer players and 14 men’s soccer

  • HistoryIn the spring of 2007, the First Year Experience Program, Diversity Center and Student Involvement & Leadership partnered to pilot a Common Reading program for a select group of first-year students.  The program was initially offered to President’s, Regents’ and Rieke Scholars; over the years, under the leadership of Amber Baillon and with the support of campus partners, it grew to include Act Six Scholars, IHON students, and students enrolled in PSYC 113, and in the Fall of 2012 it

  • 8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human Mobility

    crisis, human and non-human trafficking, in particular? Learn More Speakers and Panels See a detailed panels list and bios of the 8th Biennial Wang Center Symposium speakers. Learn MoreSchedule Find out times and room locations of each session for the Mar. 8-9 symposium. Learn MoreReading/Viewing Challenge The PLU community is invited to participate in a Migration Reading Group Challenge. Learn MoreSessions & Schedules Check back soon for the list of presenters and complete schedule. Reading

    Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education
    868 Wheeler St. Tacoma, WA 98447
  • literary representations of political life and institutions in the 20th and 21st centuries. Gerzso has also taught courses on British modernism, the novel and visual culture, and modern and avant-garde drama for the Department of English. His scholarship has the following areas of focus: theories of intellectual labor and the relationship between intellectuals and the State throughout the 20th century, particularly in Britain and Mexico; Mexican avant-gardes, and theories and literary representations

  • South Sound STEM Fair Alliance In Partnership with PLU Invites you to participate in the Discovery Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

    Discovery (formerly South Sound)Regional Science and Engineering Fair Will there be a 2025 Discovery Regional Fair? We need volunteers. Not enough Staff: Discovery Fair has no paid staff. We do not currently have enough volunteers to conduct a regional fair in 2025 A year ago our core group of volunteers numbered 10. Due primarily to retirements, our leadership team is now 3, with perhaps 3 additional volunteers. Our remaining leadership team members have limited time due to family, job and

    Discovery Regional Science and Engineering Fair
    Mailing Address: South Sound STEM Fair Alliance PO Box 73232 Puyallup, WA 98373