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  • Thompson has led the creation of an annual Black History Month exhibit for the past three years. This year, Thompson and PLU alumna Aniya Pickett ’21 paid tribute to Black innovators, scientists, and inventors who uplifted Black excellence and resilience and paved the way for greater representation and freedom.  As a double major in studio arts and business with an emphasis in accounting, Thompson has been equally focused on making space: for artists, and for out-of-state students such as herself

  • media making and in how communication can help solve problems here and around the world. [video: Alex stands on PLU’s campus at night, the lights of campus behind him.] Alex Domine ‘12, Director of Communications, Charles Wright Academy: When you’re working in the field, when you’re working in communication, whether, whether it’s at an organization like a school, or whether it’s working on a campaign or working for a particular issue, [video: Alex’s voice continues over clips. Dr. Young on stage at

  • series. They are among the best and most consistent participants in our discussions; the grandmother’s commitment and enthusiasm is heroic. She explains matter-of-factly, “We all have some darkness in us. We’re all a bad decision or a wrong turn from something we might regret. Humans can be just like wolves, sometimes worse. In the books, the wolf takes the fall, he let’s us see the darkness without having to like it.” Now the adults are nodding their heads in agreement and the kids are back to

  • Giving TodayThere are many ways to give to Pacific Lutheran University. Each supports the University’s mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care. Donate Online To support PLU today, simply fill out our secure form for making a donation online. Donate by Mail To support by mail, print off our online form and send the completed form to the address shown with your check enclosed, made payable to Pacific Lutheran University. Donor Advised Funds Have a

  • 2021 Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies Capstones Monday, May 24, 1:30-3:30 Emily Dean “Saving Lives: Making Alternative Birthing Methods Mainstream to Improve Black Maternal Health Outcomes” Mackenzie Kinsella “Untangling whiteness: The Impact of whiteness on Black Womxn in Academic Spaces” Abstract: This paper seeks to answer the questions: What is the role of a white researcher in the process of doing anti-racist work? How can one begin to divest themselves from whiteness in academic spaces

  • 25th Anniversary AlbumChoral Union – Richard Nance, DirectorOrder CDfrom Garfield Book Company at PLUThis disc won the 2011 American Prize for outstanding recorded performance by a community chorus. Repertoire included on this two-disc collection includes Benjamin Britten’s The Company of Heaven; Gloria (from Missa Brevis) by Zoltan Kodaly; Veljo Tormis’ Autumn Landscapes; Morten Lauridsen’s Sure On This Shining Night; Bob Chilcott’s The Making of the Drum and Felix Mendelssohn’s Verleih’ uns

  • – who otherwise feel they were “no good” at math – will see that they can be exceptional. “They (middle school students) need to know if this is something you are passionate about the abilities will come,” Dorner said. Often they learn that from the PLU students, while PLU students learn how much of an impact they have on the lives of these children. “I think there is a great level of satisfaction in forming these bonds in Math League,” Dorner said. “We talk a lot about making a difference and they

  • Faculty HandbookThe Faculty Handbook is now currently on PLU’s WordPress platform.  This change in platform will not only ease access to the Faculty Handbook, but also streamline the process of making changes and revisions approved by the faculty.  You can find the link here or the button below (please note that you can still generate a PDF of the entire Faculty Handbook using the yellow “Download Faculty Handbook” button at the very bottom of the page).  In keeping with current practice, the

  • PLU Orchestra Outreach ProgramsDesigned for School Orchestras and Student MusiciansOur mission is not only to provide a vibrant orchestral experience for our own students, but also to provide robust and valuable educational programs for the region that we serve. Among the factors that make PLU’s outreach programs special: Our long history as a leader in music education in the Northwest Our excellent venues for learning through music making Our experienced and caring faculty Whether you want to

  • PLU announces plans for a full return to campus this fall Posted by: Zach Powers / March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has announced the intention to return to in-person learning for Fall 2021. The news was shared with campus last Friday in an email from President Allan Belton.“Like every action we’ve undertaken as a community during the pandemic, this decision is being made in full consideration of public-health guidelines and