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  • Many people think of mathematics as being an old subject whose rules were established by the Greeks, the Hindus, and by the mathematical heroes of the European Enlightenment – Newton, Leibniz and

    Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher “I like math and the discipline of working with students. That’s where my passion is.” New Data Science Major begins Fall 2024. PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy. Moving Math Forward Dr. Ksenija Simic-Muller and collaborators received an NSF grant to work on improving math and statistics education. Why Study Mathematics at PLU? The PLU Department of Mathematics offers a

    Department of Mathematics
    Department of Mathematics Morken Center, Room 252 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.

    WHAT'S A PLU EDUCATION LIKE?Hear it from those who know best, our students and alumni. "At PLU, the classes are small, and you get to know your classmates and your professors, so you have access to the support you need. You will be challenged and have to work hard, but PLU prioritizes access to student wellbeing services, accommodations, but also and importantly, inclusivity, and identity." Dannie Class of '22 "PLU graduates are difference makers who engage the world in all its complexity with open

    Office of Admission
    253-536-5136
    Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The value of a college education increases when graduates have a better understanding of religion’s diversity and influence in regional, national, and global life.

    graduates make significant contributions to the community as lawyers, school teachers and college professors, lay and ordained religious leaders and leaders in local and global agencies devoted to healthcare and the environment. Many of our students  are double-majors, bringing their work in other fields into conversation with this rich area of study, and into deeper reflection in their own lives. Find us on Facebook. Quick Links Should You Double Major in Religion? American Academy of Religion Society

    Professor Agnes Choi, Chair
    Hauge Administration Building Admin 207-F 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447
  • PLU’s sexual misconduct policy addresses the responsibilities of Pacific Lutheran University under Title IX and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.

    hospital for medical attention. Go to the Emergency Room for a Sexual Assault Forensics Exam if sexual violence occurred within a reasonable timeframe. Campus Safety or local law enforcement can help with transportation to local hospitals If a student feels they were drugged, it is important to mention this to the medical provider and/or law enforcement as soon as possible. For any case of sexual misconduct, keep all texts, messages, emails, and other social media documentation. Take screenshots as

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    Dean of Students Office house in the University Center parking lot Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Free at last? Lutheran Perspectives on Racial Justice Sixth Annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU – Thursday, September 29, 2016 At this conference, scholars, students, musicians, and college

    respect for the dignity of every human being and our work for justice and peace. At this conference, scholars, students, musicians, and college leaders will present their research and reflection on one of the most critical dimensions of our common life: the quest for racial justice in a region of the country that continues to bear the open wounds of racist policies and actions. The conference is free and open to the public and is made possible by the generosity of the anonymous donors who endowed the

    Dr. Samuel Torvend, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • The PLU Writing Center is a resource for all PLU writers and teachers of writing. Because we believe that all writers, whether novice or professional, benefit from feedback, our mission is to provide

    writing process. A student may bring an assignment, an idea, or a draft to the center, located in Library 220, where they consult one-on-one with trained peer writing consultants.Our emphasis is on helping students become better writers, rather than on “fixing” individual pieces of writing, so we work to make sessions as conversational as possible. Consultants also assist in the editing process by sharing with writers proofreading strategies, ways to identify patterns of error, and ways to utilize

    Writing Center
    Writing Center, Library 220 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU offers the most comprehensive music faculty of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and non-majors alike have access to a rich culture of opportunities to perform

    classroom and in the studio. Other majors have gone on to success in the world of professional performance as well as music administration. Look in virtually any performing arts organization in the region and you are sure to find Lutes in the string section, on the faculty, on the podium, or on the staff.Think faster, work harder, feel more deeplyAssociate professor Svend Ronning talks about his life with music.Quick Links Elizabeth C.D. Brown's website Svend Ronning's websitePLU strives to educate its

    PLU Strings
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Room 206 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • PLU’s mission to support the education of our students and larger community on issues of diversity and justice are intimately connected to the study of the tragedy of the Holocaust.

    Emeritus of History at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, began his academic career in 1974 at PLU, offering the university’s first college-level Holocaust course. Dr. Browning’s research and teaching excellence put PLU on the academic landscape of Holocaust and Genocide Studies. His work continues to influence the field of Holocaust scholarship worldwide. This year’s conference will be offered both in a virtual and in-person format, with registration for both. In-person

    Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference
    12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Established in 2011, the PLU Peace Scholars Program is designed to deepen understanding of central issues and theories of dialogue, peace-building, conflict, and war.

    level course in peace studies at the Oslo International Summer School. The course includes both classroom instruction and visits to prominent institutions dealing with peace and conflict. Upon return to the PLU campus, students work with the Peace Scholars coordinator and committee to promote the program through presentations and recruitment meetings. Travel, lodging and meals related to the Peace Scholars summer study are paid for by PLU and generous donors. Students with financial need may be

    Peace Scholars
    Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.

    evolutionary biology of North American catfishes and song divergence in North American Red Crossbills. Hands-on laboratory experience is central to any biology curriculum, and we invite students to use departmental facilities for independent study and work with faculty members in ongoing research.Quick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog Darwin Day Biology Facebook NatSci Fellows ProgramCulturally Sustaining STEMPLU’s Culturally Sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic

    Department of Biology
    Rieke Science Center, Room 159 Tacoma, WA 98447