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Pictured here is the Parkland Prairie in the sunshine of Spring 2021 To the Chambers-Clover Creek watershed Residents, The Chambers-Clover Creek watershed is a water system of lakes, creeks, and streams in your area. If you are a Parkland, WA resident, you live near a branch of the watershed. For example, Parkland Prairie is a stream located just a few minutes’ walk from Pacific Lutheran University. During my time there I saw the beautiful blue green ducks swimming in the water as I collected

Supporting students, business people and communities across Washington State with Chinese language learning The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington (CIWA) provides Chinese language testing services to people in the United States. Tests include: [1] the HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, 汉语水平考试), [2] the HSKK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng kǒuyǔ Kǎoshì, 汉语水平口语考试) and [3] the YCT (zhōng xiǎo xué Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, 中小学生汉语考试). All tests are internet-based and can be taken on-site or from home. Per recent

Consultation ServicesOur experienced team of licensed psychologists and mental health counselors provide consultation with those concerned about PLU students.  We are open to speaking with parents, friends, staff, and faculty about a range of issues, including: strategies for helping a student connect with PLU Counseling Services or other on-campus support; concerns about a particular student who might be experiencing emotional distress or struggling with mental health struggles; concerns about

Inviting Family Member to Visit the U.S. During your studies at PLU, you may want to invite your parents or other family members to visit you. Although there is no guarantee, providing your family members with an invitation letter from you may improve their chances of obtaining a visitor’s visa (B-2) at a U.S. consulate or embassy in their home country. This page will guide you in writing an invitation letter. What we recommend to include in the letter Your full name and and your International

Information for the 2024 Woodwind Workshop is still being updated. Check back soon for more details! PLU High School Woodwind Workshop Sunday, September 24, 2023Mary Baker Russell Music Center | Jennifer Rhyne, DirectorThis workshop for high school woodwind players will include instrument masterclasses, ensemble rehearsals, and performances.  Sessions with faculty will focus on practice tips, performance anxiety, phrasing and musicality, audition advice, and college preparation. All

Navigating the Optometry School Application ProcessOptometry’s centralized application service (OptomCAS) is an efficient and convenient way to apply to multiple optometry programs using a single web-based application. It eliminates the need for duplicate transcripts and letters of recommendation for students applying to more than one school or college. The OptomCAS application typically opens in July of a given admission cycle and closes in June of the next year. It is best to apply as early

Navigating the Optometry School Application ProcessOptometry’s centralized application service (OptomCAS) is an efficient and convenient way to apply to multiple optometry programs using a single web-based application. It eliminates the need for duplicate transcripts and letters of recommendation for students applying to more than one school or college. The OptomCAS application typically opens in July of a given admission cycle and closes in June of the next year. It is best to apply as early

Pictured from left: Alex Woodside, Emily Fisher, Julia French, Eleora Hughes, Sarah Lynn Seabreeze, Anna Strobel, Dailyn Cooks, Victoria Schultz, Eden Standley The 2024 issue of Saxifrage (#50) is now available on campus! This special 50th anniversary issue features poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art from 22 talented PLU students. It also includes a special editor’s note from the student editorial team that reflects on the impact of fifty years of Saxifrage. Read this special editor’s