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  • PLU’s language offerings have been enhanced this year with the addition of new courses entitled “SOLU 101: Southern Lushootseed: Introduction to Oral Language” and “SOLU 102: Southern

    modern problems are connected to language and community; and 3) to revive the language and the aspects of the culture that were undermined during the slow erosion of the language due to oppressive measures taken by the dominant settler regime. Professor Bob is leading an intentional movement to reform the language so that it is once again a spoken language. This movement also seeks to preserve the parts of the culture left embedded in the Southern Lushootseed written language while restoring the oral

  • The word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning human, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science.

    Department OfferingsAnthropology Laboratory – The departmental lab emphasizes archaeological teaching and provides an excellent opportunity for students to apply scientific methods of hypothesis testing in the context of the social sciences. Among the goals of the program are to teach archaeological recording techniques, to develop an understanding of the procedures and mastery of the techniques of specific instruments, and to familiarize students with the analysis of artifacts and paleoenvironmental

  • In the foreground of this picture is Audrey (Coryell) Okuda’78, who came all the way from Japan for the reunion. Next to her is Dominique Lopez Piper, who is singing for her mom, Mary (Piper) Lopez Garelli ’81, who can no longer sing due to…

    ,” she said. Paul Skones estimated there had been choir reunions about every decade since 1992, but this one was specifically dedicated to his father. “I am really happy all these people came,” he said, looking around as the auditorium outside Lagerquist eventually filled with 120 alumni. During a rehearsal Friday afternoon before the concert, PLU’s new president, Thomas W. Krise popped in to welcome the alumni, and note that the Choir of the West is one of the most important faces PLU has out in the

  • The HPRB must review and approve all recruitment materials (e.g., scripts, emails, social media posts, flyers, advertisements) before they can be used.

    ., online survey, interview, experiment) How much time participation will require Where the study will be conducted (e.g., online, in a laboratory) What incentive, if any, there is for participation Recruitment materials should not make extravagant claims, use attention-getting techniques, nor pressure readers to participate. Sorry about that!

  • The Computer Science Department senior capstone presentations will take place Saturday, May 6th.  If you’d like to join the capstone Zoom session, please email Assistant Professor Jeff Caley at

    :00pm – Lunch 12:45pm – Eve’s Quest Cora Maier (BA) Eve’s Quest is a proof of concept for a 2D action roleplaying game and its component systems. It has top down player movement, dialogue that reacts to player actions within the world, a combat system with varied enemy AI, a world map that can load different explorable areas and visual polish achieved through clean art and animation. This project focused in depth on how game code for these systems can be structured using design patterns to make them

  • Su Qiaoling Guangxi University of Science and Technology, China Su Qiaoling was hosted by the PLU School of Business; their area of focus was on business education in the American context.

    department.2012-2013 Visiting ScholarsBaoping Jin Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China Jin taught a summer course in Chinese painting, covering the materials, techniques, and history of Chinese painting. Lan Pang Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an, China Lan researched linguistics and cross-cultural communication with the Department of Languages and Literatures. Linfei Zhu Xidian University, Xi’an, China Linfei served as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) for the Chinese Studies

  • Major in Communication 40 semester hours, plus a minor Concentrations Students in this program select a concentration in either Film & Media Studies or Strategic Communication.

    minor in studio arts. Art & Design (ARTD) - Undergraduate Courses ARTD 101 : Drawing I - CX A course dealing with the basic techniques and media of drawing. (4) ARTD 102 : 2D Design/Color Theory - CX This course combines course work in color and composition. Students will develop a better understanding in pictorial composition, color theory, patterning, materials, and methods in the two-dimensional arts, perspective, and a range of conceptual design strategies. Required for all B.A./B.F.A. majors

  • Prose writer and PLU Rainier Writing Workshop faculty member Sejal Shah will be the first writer in PLU's 2020-21 Visiting Writer Series. See her bio at RWW's site and also at her website.

    , movement, family, place, and race.” The book received glowing reviews from the Los Angeles Review and NPR, among others, and was named a “most anticipated book” by many outlets, including Bitch Media, The Rumpus, and The Millions.Event Details (ePass needed)General Public (email Wendy Call for Event Details)

  • The Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University.  It is comprised of undergraduate majors from a wide variety of academic disciplines, achieving a reputation of

    from early swing to jazz/rock.Learn More Jazz CombosThis class is an organized jazz combo rehearsal and forum and also serves as an advanced improvisation class. The PLU jazz combos have performed at numerous jazz venues and jazz festivals. Learn More Instrumental AreasThese groups prepare and present chamber music from the last three centuries.StringsBrassWoodwindEarly MusicGuitar Piano Percussion HarpHornTrumpetFlute Bassoon Saxophone

  • Join us Saturday, November 9 at 8 PM as the Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union presents Mozart’s Requiem in Lagerquist Concert Hall. PLU’s Choral Union is one of the outstanding community choruses in the United States. The choir was established in 1984 to create a…

    , including PLU faculty and staff, alumni, and students. Since its founding the choir has grown to a full membership of 60-70 singers, with a touring ensemble of approximately 30-40 singers. The choir meets one evening each week for rehearsal during the academic year and members are selected by annual audition. The choir performs three or four concerts each season. Programs are comprised of shorter choral works or major choral literature with orchestra or chamber instrumentation. The choir often