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Why Study Chinese Studies? Pacific Lutheran University offers a unique program for students interested in weaving their future within China's through pursuit of an international career or through study abroad and travel. Quick Facts Ekphrastic Assimilations: Finding Poetry in Art PLU Chinese studies chair serves as catalyst for cross-cultural arts and poetry project; related symposium comes to campus. Read More Chinese Studies Program“Our future is China,” declare Boeing executives who are

Welcome to the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU!The mission of the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University is to enrich understanding of Nordic and Nordic-American cultures in support of PLU’s educational mission and in recognition of PLU’s Nordic heritage. The Center is located in the Anderson University Center at Pacific Lutheran University, in Tacoma Washington. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the academic year

×Summer Sessions at Pacific Lutheran University Enroll in summer courses!Undergraduate PLU and non-matriculated (visiting) students can participate in two, four-week terms* filled with general education and major courses.  Summer classes are offered in face-to-face, blended, or online formats. Enjoy a lower tuition rate during Summer Sessions, smaller class sizes, and a variety of classes to fit your schedule! Please check out the Summer Sessions schedule for tentative schedule and contact your

How We Support the University Advocate co-curricular experiences through event services Provide open resource for learning, recreation & rest through conference rentals, event services, and university center management Support faculty professional organizations and external constituencies through conference services Uphold community and neighbor relationships through conference services Provide non-tuition revenue sources through conference services Schedule public space use through event

Create an account on LuteLink, a networking platform exclusively for the PLU community Learn more & connect PLU Internship Fund application is open! Students may apply for up to $500 to support internship-related expenses for a summer unpaid internship Learn more Check out the PLU Opportunities Board! Find job and internship listings in the Opportunities Board. This is a resource for PLU students and alumni. Visit the Opportunities Board Career Advising, Internships and Student Employment

What is BIRT?The purpose of the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is to anonymously collect data regarding instances of experienced bias within the PLU community and monitor the type and frequency of such occurrences. Doing so will help us better understand our campus climate, create community-based educational opportunities to address noted trends in such occurrences, and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome. The BIRT does not adjudicate violations of PLU’s Student Code of

Celebrating our faculty Find out about the achievements and accomplishments of our faculty. Faculty Accolades Welcome to the Office of the ProvostThe Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also known as Chief Academic Officer, is responsible to the President and the Board of Regents for reporting on all academic affairs and activities. The Provost oversees all academic divisions and professional schools, as well as the Library, the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged

University Wind EnsembleUnder the direction of Dr. Ron GerhardsteinAbout...The Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble is comprised of some of the best performers of wind and percussion instruments at the University and is recognized as one of the finest groups of its kind in the entire Northwest. Following the philosophy of a player pool, adopting flexible instrumentation according to the composer’s intention, the full ensemble of approximately 50 players is soloistic and technically

PLU Flute Studies PLU fosters a vibrant and exciting environment for flutists to continue their musical growth.The Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble’s latest project is music to our ears.See upcoming flute events hereInformation on Music ScholarshipsFollow us on Facebook!

Distinguished teachers, talented students, and supportive public: these are the people who make the Department of Music at PLU a nationally recognized center for musical learning, serving, and sharing. The Mary Baker Russell Music Center is our home. It features spaces for performing, teaching, and rehearsing; a music library; an outdoor amphitheater; and the acoustically impressive Lagerquist Concert Hall, home to the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ.Fall 2024 lesson registration can be found