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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

Why Study Chinese Studies? Pacific Lutheran University offers a unique program for students interested in weaving their future within China's through pursuit of an international career or through study abroad and travel. Quick Facts Ekphrastic Assimilations: Finding Poetry in Art PLU Chinese studies chair serves as catalyst for cross-cultural arts and poetry project; related symposium comes to campus. Read More Chinese Studies Program“Our future is China,” declare Boeing executives who are

Inspired by Women: Cora Beeson’s research in Indonesia began with her Taiwanese Grandmother’s caretaker More Welcome to the Global Studies Website!Why Global Studies?Students majoring in Global Studies achieve global literacy by employing a multidisciplinary approach to addressing contemporary global problems. The Global Studies Program educates students to engage critically and actively with contending perspectives on global issues, their origins, and possible solutions to global problems

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

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

What is BIRT?The purpose of the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is to anonymously collect data regarding instances of experienced bias within the PLU community and monitor the type and frequency of such occurrences. Doing so will help us better understand our campus climate, create community-based educational opportunities to address noted trends in such occurrences, and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome. The BIRT does not adjudicate violations of PLU’s Student Code of

How We Support the University Advocate co-curricular experiences through event services Provide open resource for learning, recreation & rest through conference rentals, event services, and university center management Support faculty professional organizations and external constituencies through conference services Uphold community and neighbor relationships through conference services Provide non-tuition revenue sources through conference services Schedule public space use through event

Why Study Anthropology? If you think anthropology is limited to the study of stones and old bones, think again! Quick Facts Archaeological Research Students built upon archaeological research following museum partnership, summer dig in Roche Harbor. Read More Why Study Anthropology? If you think anthropology is limited to the study of stones and old bones, think again! Quick Facts Anthropology: The Study of Humanity If you think that anthropology is limited to the study of stones and old bones

2012 International Symposium Our Thirsty Planet The 2012 symposium addressed the theme of water – a resource we are over-exploiting and over-using and yet the very resource upon which we must depend to survive. The 2012 Symposium keynote speakers were Maude Barlow and Terje Tvedt. The symposium was held on February 23 and 24 on PLU Campus. The overarching goal of PLU’s biennial international symposiums is to stimulate serious thinking about contemporary issues and to provide a forum for the