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Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

Language Resource CenterThe Language Resource Center is a center for all students located in Kreidler Hall as part of the Global Community, designed to serve as a virtual and physical hub of international studies across the campus of Pacific Lutheran University. Our mission: To provide a welcoming environment and learning resources that facilitate and promote the research and study of the world’s languages and cultures. We have student tutors (free!) through Knack available for appointments

Faculty ResourcesThis site provides resources to support the professional development and growth of all faculty in their roles of teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership. You will find a mission-centered, scaffolded, and comprehensive matrix of resources and activities designed to sustain and enrich faculty across all stages of a career. The intent is to provide opportunities to increase the vitality of faculty, cultivate relationships and partnerships across campus, and allow for

Spiritual Care: Professor Erik Hammerstrom listens and learns during a sabbatical year spent as a hospital chaplain More Why Study Religion? The Study of religion engages enduring questions about the meaning of life in a context of liberal arts learning. Quick Facts New Class PLU professor launches new class that immerses students in the local Buddhist community. More Information Why Study Religion?The value of a college education increases when graduates have a better understanding of

ChoraleThe Pacific Lutheran University Chorale is a mixed choir comprised primarily—though not exclusively—of freshmen and sophomore singers spanning a variety of academic disciplines. The choir meets four days a week for a ninety-minute rehearsal and sings many times each year in concerts, tours, and campus ministry events. The choir tours regionally and appears on PLU Christmas compact discs and streaming platforms. The Chorale has recently performed for conferences of the Washington Music

global and local peacemakers Congratulations To Our 24-25 Peace Scholars!Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Peace Scholars, Alina Boorse and Taezha Watson! More Info / Application for 25-26 Opens in NovemberBecome a Peace Scholar! Established in 2011, the Peace Scholars Program is designed to deepen understanding of central issues and theories of dialogue, peace-building, conflict, and war. Two students from each of five Lutheran participating colleges and universities form a group of collaborative

What is PLUTO?PLUTO stands for PLU Teaching Online. It represents a set of initiatives which support faculty in the development of online, blended, and technology-facilitated courses.Why PLUTO?PLU supports faculty in their exploration of online teaching technologies and skills. Online courses keep students connected to campus and can help reduce time to matriculation. Blended courses combine the best of face-to-face and online learning elements to provide students and faculty with flexible

About ROTC Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country. ROTC is taken in conjunction with other college courses and will complement your education with instruction in leadership development, military science, strategy, and problem solving. You will be provided with numerous opportunities to develop these skills outside the classroom with practical, hands-on exercises and leadership training events. Upon completion of all the training and

The 2022 Wang Center Symposium has come to a close Thank you to all those who attended, as well as to everyone who helped make this event happen! Missed it?Watch a collection of recorded talks here:Presentation Playlist 10th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUMHealing: Pathways for Restoration and RenewalMarch 9-10, 2022Virtual Event, Free Admission, Open to the PublicThis event explores the concept of healing in the broadest sense as: “Healing is an intervention, an outcome, and a process, and at times, all

Dr. Rae Linda Brown Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Showcase May 9th, 2025 Submissions are now open!Submissions will close March 21, 2025 APPLY HEREAbout Dr. Rae Linda Brown Dr. Rae Linda Brown PLU’s annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. During her brief tenure as PLU’s provost, Dr. Brown launched the first campus wide Undergraduate Research