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International Honors (IHON) Program PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON) is a unique honors program that focuses not on teaching you about things, but instead on cultivating your ability to learn, think for yourself, and express yourself. In IHON, you’ll study and consider perspectives from various pasts about crucial questions of human life: What is a human? How should human animals relate to nature, including other animals? For what should we live? Do we ‘know’ what we see? Does the

community – students, staff, faculty, and alumni – by exploring opportunities for academic, social, and community engagement.  Utilize tools in order to identify specific campus resources that will be beneficial to meeting their goals as Lutes (e.g. websites, maps, offices).  Understand key university policies and community standards and how to engage with these as active members of a shared community.  I have registered for classes. What do I do next?Start Your PLU Experience Now Lutes who participate

Masks Masks have been found in nearly every region of the world, from ancient times to the present. In an African community, the appearance of a mask or masks heralds an important social event. More Information Figures Figures in African art can be representations of human beings or spirits: It all depends on the purpose for which the figure was made, and this can be central to understanding cultural ideals. Read More Personal Objects Personal objects can range from utilitarian items used to

2010 International Symposium Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation As early as the 1920s, journalists described sports in America as an obsession. But of course the United States is not alone in being captivated by its ever-increasing international appeal. The symposium “Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation” will explore the impact of sports and consider the ways in which sports and recreation both contribute to, and can be used to understand, the complexities

Learning Is ForEver (LIFE)The Learning is ForEver program shut down during COVID and has not resumed. Please see our Lectures page for opportunities to engage in Life Long Learning events. Our lectures offer unique educational experiences to enrich and enhance the lives of its participants. Learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. Sharing new ideas, challenges and experiences is rewarding in every season of life. Participants come from every walk of life, to learn

“This summer has been such a great experience in research,” said Fisher. “In our lab, I got to practice a lot of different chemistry and biology-based methods to understand marine microbes on a molecular level.” Unlocking the Magic of Colloidal Nanocrystals Research students examine how liquids and tiny particles affect nanocrystal growth, mastering the art of precise material-making. From Oxford to Oaxaca, Jackie Lindstrom '23 uses math to understand migration. Jackie worked with Oxfam and a

2024 Policies, Regulations, and Finances ReviewPacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Regional accreditation is a process of recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public.  In the United States this recognition is extended largely through nongovernmental, voluntary membership associations that establish accreditation

, both in their careers and in service to others.Our MissionThe mission of the Division of Student Life is “to promote the holistic development of students and steward a dynamic campus community. We engage students in purposeful experiential learning that challenges them to make a difference in the world as they care for themselves and others, and positively impact the diverse communities in which they live.” The Division of Student Life works with partners across campus to provide programs and

Welcome!In addition to the highly acclaimed choirs, various instrumental ensembles and jazz ensembles at PLU, there is also PLU Guitar Orchestra and Ensemble, which is open to guitarists and lutenists of various levels. Guitar Orchestra is open to anyone with basic guitar and music reading skills. There are multiple players playing each part, and Professor Brown conducts in all performances and rehearsals. More advanced students (typically guitar/lute majors) also play in smaller, coached

Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety