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  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 7, 2019) — Thanks to a new 2019 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Pacific Lutheran University is happy to announce a Spring 2020 partnership with the nationally acclaimed Clemente Course in the Humanities. The partnership will launch a Clemente…

    the study of art history, literature and philosophy from the Ancient Greeks to more contemporary sources. The 12-week course will be offered free of charge to participants, who do not have to be PLU students — the wider Tacoma veteran community is encouraged to take part, regardless of discharge status. Participants will meet for class twice a week, and books, child care and transportation assistance will be provided at no cost. “We are deeply appreciative of the National Endowment for the

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 14, 2020) —The Gospel Experience Concert is returning to Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Feb. 15., featuring an encore performance by national recording artist and event headliner Crystal Aikin ’97. The renowned gospel singer was born and raised in Tacoma, and graduated…

    National recording artist Crystal Aiken ’97 returns to PLU for a Gospel Experience Concert encore Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 14, 2020 Image: In celebration of Black History Month 2020, PLU will host headliner Crystal Aikin ’97 for an encore performance at this year’s Gospel Experience Concert. February 14, 2020 By StaffMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 14, 2020) —The Gospel Experience Concert is returning to Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Feb. 15., featuring an

  • The 2021 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9 .a.m to 1 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will be available online and will offer limited in-person attendance. Registration is currently open . This year the conference…

    the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year. Notable Speakers Dr. Yehuda Bauer, Emeritus Professor of Holocaust Studies at the Avraham Harman Institute of Contemporary Jewry at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, is the doyen of Holocaust studies. At the age of 95, Dr. Bauer continues to drive academic discussion and research with his numerous publications and lectures.  Dr. Christopher Browning, Frank Porter Graham Professor Emeritus of History at the University of

  • Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and…

    storyteller, and dedicated proponent for women and girls.“Julie Foudy is a proven leader on the field and in the fields of media, organizational leadership, and advocacy,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “We’re thrilled she will be joining us to celebrate PLU’s Class of 2022.” Foudy is the former captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team and one of the most accomplished female soccer players in American history. In her 17-year national team tenure, the U.S. women won two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles

  • At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every…

    us. Boeing has shaped the course of human history through aerospace innovations. Today, because of our amazing people and powerful technologies, our products connect the globe, protect freedom, and advance scientific discovery around the world. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, we’re inspiring the next century of explorers – we invite you to join us on the journey ahead! As an intern at Boeing, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do

  • Plenty of experiences come to mind when thinking about first-year students settling into college life: making new friends, living on campus, exploring newfound independence. However, Pacific Lutheran University also wants to introduce students to a more outside-the-box opportunity in their first year on campus: studying…

    experience, students develop a tight bond,” said Megan Grover, the assistant director and short-term study away program manager for PLU’s Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education. “So it’s a great way for first-year students to meet other students and to have kind of a bonded experience.” The first U.S. college to have concurrent classes on all seven continents, PLU has a proud history of students studying away. Almost 50 percent of the university’s graduating seniors have taken advantage

  • When it comes to full-ride scholarships, these are far and few between at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship would mean that every expense associated with going to school would be covered – tuition, student fees, housing, food, etc. The reality is that very…

    or their dependents. PLU has a rich history of working closely with the military community and is excited to provide greater access to private higher education through this important program. Feel free to contact us with any questions so we can help you better understand your options when it comes to paying for college! Guest Blogger: Brady Daly, Associate Director of AdmissionSee all of our scholarship opportunitiesSCHOLARSHIPSLearn more about financial aidFINANCIAL AID Read Previous Reasons you

  • by Kortney Scroger ’14   As chair of the Communication and Theatre Department and PLU professor of more than three decades, Dr. Michael Bartanen is well known around campus. What may not be as well known are his ties to the oldest national collegiate speech…

    , energy and passion into the organization. Bartanen has been very influential to PKD’s success by investing in their history, providing counsel for past presidents and much more. So much so, that for their centennial celebration he was the only inductee into the Hall of Fame. PKD is a fraternity that was established at Ottawa College in Ottawa, Kansas in 1913. In the past 100 years PKD has initiated more than 60,000 students and has more than 200 active chapters on college campuses across the United

  • ART IS THIS, the 2014 Senior Exhibition at Pacific Lutheran University, will begin with an opening reception on Wednesday, April 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in PLU’s University Gallery. It is featured as the last event in the 2014 SOAC Focus Series on…

    submitting work to the show. Peterson will be submitting prints, from the past year’s body of work. Hosman is working on a project that illustrates the history and towns in the Black Hills of South Dakota through various print materials and Kreutz is working on a family tree of sorts with wood silhouettes. Awards are given to artists and announced at the opening reception on April 23. Awards are determined by Art and Design faculty and include first, second and third place along with a number of

  • Some books are shipped from Amazon, others are found cataloged in libraries, under beds with lost socks, digitized in e-readers, collecting dust on shelves or housed on nightstands. Other books are labored over, crafted with care, written, printed, drawn, sculpted and bound with artist hands.…

    University Gallery presents an invitational exhibit featuring notable, regional artists whose work utilizes the book. The show will explore the book’s long history as a vessel for stories in new and contemporary ways. “The Story Depends on the Teller: Book Arts in the Pacific Northwest” kicks off March 9, with an opening reception from 5-7pm, and continues through April 6. “This area has a strong population of readers, and is home to many writing programs, which leads to people wanting to create a book