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  • Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Lutes!

    Search Events ePass Academics Admission Administration Athletics Alumni Student Life Families Giving Careers at PLU Campus Map Directory About PLU Calendar Library Textbooks News Stories Video ResoLute Photos Livestream Webcams Frequently Searched Items What programs are offered? Do you offer graduate programs? How do I apply? How do international students apply? How much does it cost to attend? How do I get to campus? How can I check my grades? How can I see on-campus dining? Are there any local

  • By Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, in PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center (Anderson UC building), Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden will engage with students, faculty, and community members in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines.…

    Airlines, Horizon Air, and Virgin America. I visited with Mr. Tilden in July with a group of PLU faculty who were organizing his return to campus as Benson lecturer. The annual Benson lecture (started in 2004) brings together faculty and students from across campus to discuss topics of interest in the worlds of business, economics, and history. This year, the format is an open conversation with Mr. Tilden, moderated by a group of PLU faculty from the departments of Religion, Philosophy, Business

  • Alaska Airlines news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Benson Lecture with Brad Tilden Draws 400 at PLU By Michael Halvorson.  On October 17, 2017, PLU alum Brad Tilden (1983) engaged with students, faculty, and alumni in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines. The special event was organized as the 13th annual Dale E. Benson lecture in… October 24, 2017 Alaska AirlinesBenson LectureBrad TildenBridgette O'BrienMark MulderMichael HalvorsonNorris PetersonPLU Faculty PanelSergia Hay

  • Brad Tilden news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Benson Lecture with Brad Tilden Draws 400 at PLU By Michael Halvorson.  On October 17, 2017, PLU alum Brad Tilden (1983) engaged with students, faculty, and alumni in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines. The special event was organized as the 13th annual Dale E. Benson lecture in… October 24, 2017 Alaska AirlinesBenson LectureBrad TildenBridgette O'BrienMark MulderMichael HalvorsonNorris PetersonPLU Faculty PanelSergia Hay

  • Join us for 12 Gifts of Christmas. For 12 days this holiday season we will share performances of new musical works recorded this fall, performances from recent Christmas Concerts and personal

    Celebration of Seasonal PerformancesThe annual Christmas Concerts have been an integral part of our holiday season at PLU for many years. Over several months, we followed national and international research and guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our programs. Concern for the safety and care of our entire community has resulted in some very difficult decisions regarding our programs and public events. We regretfully decided that we could not hold our traditional Christmas Concerts

  • Dale E. Benson news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Sven Beckert of Harvard University to Deliver Benson Lecture On October 9, 2019, the PLU community will welcome Sven Beckert of Harvard University to give the 15th Annual Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History. The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Chris Knutson Lecture Hall, located in the… July 31, 2019 Benson LectureCapitalismDale E. BensonEmpire of CottonSven Beckert

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 2, 2016)- Forty years of nursing experience is not on the usual résumé for politicians, but that did not stop Rosa Franklin ’74 from running for office. Franklin hasn’t been concerned with what is usual. She’s concerned with bringing people together to…

    do not become involved or we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. "I’m no Harriet Tubman. Let’s get on with it and bring people together to solve problems

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 9, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University admission representatives will begin spreading the word on Tuesday, Dec. 15, about the new 253 PLU Bound Scholarship. Admission Office staff members will fan out on that day and talk with area high school students, teachers and…

    scholarship and grant opportunities.” Currently there are 700 students enrolled at PLU from the over 50 253 area code high schools who receive $13.2 million in annual gift aid from PLU ($18,905.33 per student average). 118 of the 700 are College Bound students. The annual total gift aid those College Bound students receive from PLU is more than $1.9 million ($16,847.66 average). “PLU has always been a great supporter of our middle and lower income students,” Burns said. For more information about the 253

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she’s a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand-lettering books. Question: How…

    book that we used to kickoff the launch. I can’t say I wasn’t a bit scared when I sent that original email, but the old saying “nothing tried, nothing gained” is true.  Don’t rob yourself of great opportunities by giving in to your fears or insecurities. Q: What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced and how did you overcome them? A: One of my biggest challenges, especially as a self-taught artist, was just believing in myself. For a long time I felt like I didn’t belong because I didn’t

  • The Pacific Lutheran University Staff Council (PLUSC) is an elected group representing the staff of Pacific Lutheran University.

    . Providing a forum for sharing ideas and addressing concerns. Reporting on key issues and making recommendations to Human Resources and the President’s Council. Sitting on important campus committees, including budget planning, long range planning, benefits, and more. Helping organize annual events to support the PLU and local communities. PLUSC strives to be a proactive voice on issues of concern to staff. We hope that you will participate by contacting PLUSC or talking with your representative if you

    Pacific Lutheran University Staff Council
    Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447-0003