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The trials, tribulations, and big questions that confounded 16th century Europeans as they faced the bubonic plague are eerily similar to what we are facing right now with COVID-19 and other social issues. German professor and priest, Martin Luther, had a lot of ideas of…
and spiritual leaders, should be doing in such trying times.Samuel Torvend, Pacific Lutheran University professor of religion and university chair in Lutheran studies emeritus, recently hosted a series of Zoom presentations centering on Luther, and more specifically, how he navigated life and led others during the plague. The Zoom participants were from three local churches —two in Tacoma, and one in Olympia. Torvend has published articles, book chapters and books on Luther and early Lutheran
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A year after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University, Mark Carrato ‘94 had been island hopping around rural southwestern Japan teaching English to junior high school students. But now he had a decision to make—return to the United States and begin the law school he had…
school—and also study Japanese—really appealed to me.” Carrato began PLU with plans to follow in his father’s professional footsteps, but his post-college travels cemented his passion for service over law or business. He became interested in human rights and NGOs and earned a master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Oregon. “I love service,” he says. “I thought for sure I’d be working for an NGO. I was going to be out there living in a village—which I now realize was a bit of
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Audrey Borloz ’24, Fani del Toro ’24, Aidan Donnelly ’25, Grady Lemma ’25, and Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 spent the summer focused on synthesizing organic compounds called antenna ligands for lanthanide ions. When these molecules interact with specific ions like europium(III) or terbium(III), they exhibit…
. Aidan Donnelly ’25 | Chemistry major with minors in biology and Hispanic studies The importance of collaboration “A memorable task that stood out during summer research was working with our collaborators. It was an incredible experience to meet and work with other professors and students in different fields of study and connect their research to ours as well as the overarching project.” Read Previous Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center Read Next PLU students
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As Pacific Lutheran University welcomes the Class of 2028, the university celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort “Trailblazers” due to their distinctive…
commitment to fostering trailblazers who will shape a future defined by inclusivity, innovation, and lasting impact. Visit PLUExplore PLU this fall through in-person visits, virtual sessions, and events, and discover firsthand our caring campus community. Read Previous Ethos in Action Read Next PLU hosts the 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference: Celebrating Cecelia Svinth Carpenter, Indigenous education and tribal sovereignty COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for
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First, we are glad that you chose PLU. Our mission is to prepare students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care – and we definitely care about you and your growth as a learner, a person, and a historian. Whether you are starting…
definitely care about you and your growth as a learner, a person, and a historian. Whether you are starting your first year, your second, or your third, welcome!We wanted to catch up with some of our History alumni who are continuing their educations in graduate school and reached out (again) to Carli Snyder, ’17, one of our Lutes in the Big Apple (check out our blog on Carli’s first year at CUNY from last fall). Carli now has her MA in History, and is moving forward in her Ph.D. studies. As she notes in
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A year of achievement and a Decade of Change Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is a great joy for me to welcome each of you to University Fall Conference as we prepare to launch the 2010-2011 academic year, the 121st year in the life of…
$75 million mark in May, and on to just over $80 million today. Milestones last year included new endowed chairs in Holocaust studies and Elementary Education as well as an endowed professorship in Lutheran studies. Project Access, part of our commitment to enhanced student scholarship support, reached its $1 million goal. In summary, stable enrollment and fund-raising success, when combined with clear spending priorities and careful attention to fiscal matters, allowed us to balance our operating
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Originally published in 1999 My lifelong commitment to the liberal arts took root in the fourth grade, when I met my classmate and dear life-long friend Sally. During that entire year, Sally rode her bike to my house, and after school, we both rode our…
Humanity: A Classical Defense of Reform in Liberal Education (1997), 297 IntroductionAcademic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities Read Previous Locating Humanities in the 21st Century Read Next Introduction LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022
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When Matthew Conover ’19 was a student at PLU, he recalls someone telling him there were two types of software engineers: the ones who chose to chase the money, and the ones who had no other choice. “I fall into the latter camp,” Conover said.…
and inviting. Other schools have some of these things — but PLU has them all. Read Previous Students return to in-person research at PLU Read Next Major Minute: Brian Galante on Music LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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Travis McDaneld ’23 is entering his fourth year at PLU as an economics major, minoring in data science. When he enrolled at PLU, he had every intention of majoring in business, although he admits to not having any idea about what he wanted to do…
campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024
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In high school, Peyton Noreen ’23 loved participating in theatre productions. Noreen’s passion for the stage wasn’t something they were ready to give up on when they enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University. It’s why they chose to major in theatre and why they’re spending the…
dance styles, stage management, choreography, producing, directing, and playwriting. Keep reading to learn more. Read Previous Summer Job Spotlight: Nursing Read Next Summer Internships: Political Science LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15
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