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Sustainability: What's it all about?Much of the work on sustainability at PLU is supported by the Sustainability Committee with faculty, staff and student representation. Over the years, significant strides toward becoming an environmentally responsible and sustainable campus have been made. As we Lutes attempt to define what sustainability could look like on campus, we are fortunate to have several resources available to us.   We can draw on strengths from our enthusiastic leadership, and

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

PLUS Year Find out all you need to know about PLU's offer of a free year to all currently enrolled students. Learn more Division of Enrollment ManagementMissionThe Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.  As professionals, we accomplish this work by admitting a talented, diverse group of students, creating access through financial aid, and

Welcome!The University Dispute Resolution Committee (UDRC) is charged with reducing conflicts and helping members of the community resolve disputes appropriately, expediently and fairly. The committee does so by educating the community about campus policies and dispute resolution options; coordinating dispute resolution services; investigating grievances when appropriate and advocating for review of university policies and procedures when necessary. The committee is made up of members of

Search the Archives and Special Collections Search The Pacific Lutheran University Archives and Special Collections preserves physical and digital records of permanent historical value related to the operations of Pacific Lutheran University, the experience of Scandinavian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, and the history of Parkland and Pierce County. The Archives and Special Collections also serves as the regional repository for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more

Welcome to Campus Safety Our Mission The mission of Pacific Lutheran University office of Campus Safety is to promote and sustain the safety of the academic environment by maintaining a peaceful and orderly community and in protecting and assisting its students, faculty, staff and guests. Campus Safety is committed towards safeguarding people, property and resources while participating in the educational process. This mission is attained through a cooperative approach by all members of the

Due to the pandemic, catering services are extremely limited at this time. However, if you are hoping to have catering at a PLU event, we are available to discuss events on a case by case basis. We will work with you to ensure all the stringent state, county and university COVID restrictions and guidelines are met. Please call us at x7450 or email catering@plu.edu.  PLU Catering offers full-service on-campus catering for meetings, conferences and events. Menu options are available for breakfast

2024 Pacific Northwest Political Science Association Conference Congratulations to Laney Abbott on her capstone research presentation, November 8, 2024! Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford Read More Professors Maria Chavez, Michael Artime, and Political Science students met WA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and PLU's State Representative Sharlett Mena, Sept 2024 Political Science students had opportunity in September 2024 to meet and

PLU Recreations Pacific Lutheran University Recreational programs provide students positive social opportunities and are an outlet for good clean FUN (well sometimes it gets a little muddy), exercise, and relaxation. PLU Recreations promotes exercise & physical activity, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Campus Recreation strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. We believe a healthy, active and engaged lifestyle is a right afforded to everyone. To that end, we are committed to equal

The 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference More Information Lutheran Studies at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the global Lutheran tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public