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  • More than a century after PLU was founded by Norwegian immigrants, the university maintains its connection to the founders’ homeland through study away programs.

    young people and unemployment throughout Europe; the courses are a work in progress. They examine, in part, how nutrition and physical activity may be used to promote employment. “We are working to understand how health is promoted and how to change habits,” Grønningsæter said. Norway has an incredibly strong labor market act, which regulates the relationship between employers and employees. It’s one of the many ways health promotion is institutionalized in Norwegian society, and it’s one of the

  • A Relationship With a University That Goes Back 50 Years Jerry ’62 and Carolyn (Breuer ’63) Haralson met at PLU, and graduated one year apart. They both joke that, after attending this year’s 50th reunion at Homecoming for Jerry, they’ll be right back next year, doing it all over again for Carolyn – which is certainly fine with them. Upon looking back at their time at PLU, the connections and the lifelong friends they have made, are some of the things they cherish most from their time on campus

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 28, 2016) – The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Languages and Literatures  will host the Tournées Film Festival this fall for screenings of nine recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A…

    recently released films representing a wide variety of cultures and historical periods. (Film trailers and descriptions below.) A highlight of the festival will be a Q&A with Uruguayan filmmaker Pablo Martínez Pessi following a screening of his award-winning film Tus Padres Volverán (Your Parents Will Come Back) on Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hauge Administration Building room 101.. Associate Professor of French Rebecca Wilkin and Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Giovanna Urdangarain each played

  • Jennie Griek Gift Planner Phone: 253-535-7156 Email: jgriek@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 2002 Certified Fund Raising Executive, CFRE International, 2017 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, American College of Financial Services, 2020 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Event Planning Relationship Building Responsibilities Jennie joined the University Relations team in 2023 and is primarily responsible for increasing financial

  • 11th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUMThe Matter of Loneliness: Building Connections for Collective Well-beingMarch 7-8, 2024ScheduleThursday, March 7Friday, March 8Thursday, March 79:45 - 9:55 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction: Asking the Questions9:55 - 11:40 a.m. | Faculty/Community Interdisciplinary Panel on Loneliness Speakers: Michael Artime, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science Lizz Barton, Associate Director for Training, Licensed Psychologist Eric Jacobsen, Pastor, First Presbyterian

  • January 12, 2011 Who doesn’t love penguins? Professor to write about relationship between bird and humans. By Barbara Clements It’s hard to get Chuck Bergman to stop talking about penguins. And really who can blame him? They’re cute. They mate for life, and seem to care for their mates and offspring. They do amazing things to care for the next generation – be it brave the brutal weather in Antarctica or hopping up – and down- sheer cliff faces to make their nests. This Gentoo Penguin is one of

  • student-faculty teams) Building on Global Experiences at HomeAfter researching artist collectives in Oaxaca, Mexico through a Wang Center Research Grant, Saiyare Refaei put her experience to work here in our Parkland community. Saiyare saw the potential for uniting communities through public art and founded the Parkland Community Mural Project.Past Wang Grant RecipientsBrowse past student, faculty and student-faculty research projects. This list represents Wang Research Grants that were awarded. In a

  • Agnes Choi Professor of New Testament Phone: 253-535-7314 Email: choiaa@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-F Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, 2010 M.Div., Tyndale Seminary, 2002 B.S., University of Toronto, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ancient economy and the impact of the economy on the urban-rural relationship Interpretation of the parables of Jesus Books Handbook of Women Biblical Interpreters: A Historical and

  • Agnes Choi Professor of New Testament Phone: 253-535-7314 Email: choiaa@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-F Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, 2010 M.Div., Tyndale Seminary, 2002 B.S., University of Toronto, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ancient economy and the impact of the economy on the urban-rural relationship Interpretation of the parables of Jesus Books Handbook of Women Biblical Interpreters: A Historical and

  • Agnes Choi Professor of New Testament Phone: 253-535-7314 Email: choiaa@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-F Status:On Sabbatical Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College, 2010 M.Div., Tyndale Seminary, 2002 B.S., University of Toronto, 1999 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Ancient economy and the impact of the economy on the urban-rural relationship Interpretation of the parables of Jesus Books Handbook of Women Biblical Interpreters