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Welcome to the online home of the PLU trumpet studio! Trumpet players here are a diverse group of musicians: some are performance majors, others are music education majors, and many are not music majors, but still consider the trumpet an important part of their college experience. Students can take weekly private lessons from Dr. Zachary Lyman, or from our adjunct trumpet professor, Dr. Edward Castro. Trumpet players can also perform with the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra

respect for the dignity of every human being and our work for justice and peace. At this conference, scholars, students, musicians, and college leaders will present their research and reflection on one of the most critical dimensions of our common life: the quest for racial justice in a region of the country that continues to bear the open wounds of racist policies and actions. The conference is free and open to the public and is made possible by the generosity of the anonymous donors who endowed the

Welcome to the new home of the PLU School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Our passionate faculty are proud to offer a dynamic, diverse, and meaningful curriculum in the Mary Baker Russell Music Center and Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. We strive to foster an artistic environment that inspires creativity, discipline, and excellence in the next generation of performers, creators, directors, educators, choreographers and more! Music HomepageTheatre & Dance HomepageMusic

a career in the health professions because of our academic excellence and rich opportunities for research and service. The liberal arts education you will obtain at PLU will be an advantage at most schools, particularly for pre-med students interested in medical school. With the exception of physical therapy, there is no formal pre-health science major or academic track at PLU. With careful academic planning, you can major in any field of study and still complete the requirements for medical

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

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

, congregations, and friends of the university in exciting and meaningful ways, while telling our story, inspiring confidence and encouraging action to benefit and strengthen the mission of PLU. Give Get Involved Connect

Faculty ResourcesThis site provides resources to support the professional development and growth of all faculty in their roles of teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership. You will find a mission-centered, scaffolded, and comprehensive matrix of resources and activities designed to sustain and enrich faculty across all stages of a career. The intent is to provide opportunities to increase the vitality of faculty, cultivate relationships and partnerships across campus, and allow for

Congregational Engagement at PLUCongregational Engagement helps to create and sustain mutually enhancing partnerships between PLU and the congregations and synods of Region I of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and faith communities of all traditions in the Tacoma/Seattle region that share PLU’s mission.Alumni Referral ScholarshipIf you are a Lute Alum, you can refer potential Lutes for a renewable scholarship! Click below for more information. Because the world needs more

Spiritual Care: Professor Erik Hammerstrom listens and learns during a sabbatical year spent as a hospital chaplain More Why Study Religion? The Study of religion engages enduring questions about the meaning of life in a context of liberal arts learning. Quick Facts New Class PLU professor launches new class that immerses students in the local Buddhist community. More Information Why Study Religion?The value of a college education increases when graduates have a better understanding of