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table and enjoying a meal. It is one of the greatest qualities of a human being to possess a sense of hospitality, something that is almost becoming a lost art. Read More Amuse-bouche At PLU, the philosophy of food involves educating students, faculty and staff about social justice, sustainability and community. The university works to create a dining experience that takes into account nourishment, conversation, tablescapes and the company. Read More Tasting Menu Explore PLU’s tasting menu

’93 Chair, Board of Regents Room for Redemption Resilient PLU grad Tarra Simmons ’00 practices law post-conviction and advocates for progress in the criminal justice system. Build It and They Will Come A generous donation from Dave ’68 and Chris ’68 Schoening, in honor of their late son Nate Schoening ’01, established a resource-rich campus hub to support students. Korine Fujiwara Violin Lecturer Korine Fujiwara’s opera, “The Flood,” tells the story of a 1913 natural disaster and how it

to unify us. They can set the tone, but it is primarily in the hands of the American people to rebuild a basic level of mutual respect and dignity… Breakthroughs usually come out of crises, and we are in that crisis. So there is not better time for We, the People, to build a new order: one based on mutual respect and care for our fellow citizens, a commitment to social justice, and a defense of civil liberties that give us power to build that order in the first place.”Shamil Idriss Tedx Marin

You Ask, We Answer: Is campus welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community? “PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities and for the Earth.” Within that mission statement, the highlight here is “for their communities.” We recognize and value the differences and diversity of… September 8, 2023 DiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityFAQ'sJusticeLife on CampusStudent Life

Q&A with Sophia Barro ’22 on her student teaching experience Sophia Barro ’22 is a senior education major and religion minor at PLU. She recently completed full-time student teaching at Lakeview Hope Academy. We spoke with Barro about her experiences at PLU and as a student teacher, and about the values she hopes to inspire… May 26, 2022 AcademicsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityEducationInvolvementLutheran Higher EducationPLU GradsStudent Life

PLU alum returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about… November 17, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesBiologyCommunityDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationInvolvementJusticeLutheran Higher EducationMusicPLU

PLU alum returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about… November 17, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesBiologyCommunityDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationInvolvementJusticeLutheran Higher EducationMusicPLU

PLU’s Center for Gender Equity welcomes new Interim Director In December, PLU’s Center for Gender Equity (CGE) welcomed Talcott Broadhead as its new Interim Director. Talcott holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work and owns a private, transgender liberation and social justice-centered, social work practice in… February 8, 2018 Center for Gender Equityfaculty newsletter