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  • Important Dates for 2024-2025 Applications Open: November 13, 2023 Application Deadline: February 1, 2024 Peace Scholars Announced: around March 1st, 2024 Selected students must complete their ISS application as soon as possible upon acceptance 2024 Summer Program Dates: Students arrive on Oslo in June 17th (depart the U.S. June 16th). The first week is a “pre-week” that includes a weekend at a student cabin belonging to the  Peace Research Institute of Oslo (PRIO). For the summer courses (ISS

  • Auditioning for PLU's BFA programsStudents wishing to audition for admittance into one of our three Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs should prepare the following: BFA – Acting/Directing: a 60 second contemporary monologue (memorized), a head shot, and an acting resume. BFA – Design/Technical: a 3-5 page portfolio of photos or paperwork with descriptions of your design/technical/stage management work and a theatre resume. BFA – Musical Theatre: STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR BOTH MUSIC AND

  • A vision for the futureThe Wang Center opened in 2002 thanks to the vision of donors Drs. Peter (’60) and Grace Wang. With their generous philanthropy, the Wangs have emphasized the role education can play in building a more peaceful world. In concert with the Pacific Lutheran University mission of empowering students for “lives of thoughtful enquiry, leadership, service and care—for other people, for their communities and for the earth,” the Wang Centers is dedicated to preparing global

  • Global Opportunities for PLU FacultyA hallmark of PLU’s global education profile is the high level of participation of its faculty. To sustain this level of participation, the Wang Center is committed to supporting faculty through research grant activities, study away program leadership opportunities, collaboration on co-curricular programming, and resources for the development and implementation of high-impact teaching opportunities such as study away course offerings, experiential learning

  • Bridges For A New CenturyThe theme of the Wang Center’s major China symposium was building bridges, but founder Peter Wang also sees the mission as opening gates and windows. “We open gates to your heart and windows to see outside,” said Wang ’60. “Once you are willing to open your heart, once you are willing to see, then can the work begin toward a more peaceful world.” Wang Foundation Website The inaugural Wang symposium drew 700 people from the Asian, business, academic and other communities

  • July 1, 2010 For Art and Jennie Hansen, a friendship that lasts a lifetime By Chris Albert Art and Jennie Hansen ’34 gave generously to a number of charitable causes, said James Van Beek ’60, ’69, a close friend of the deceased couple and a PLU development director. It was quite a blessing to have PLU as their top cause during their lifetimes, he added. “Art and Jennie became dear friends beginning with our first meeting in 1967 in Honolulu when they hosted me and a gathering of PLU alumni and

  • can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when you or your family might not understand the ins and outs of higher education. For those learning to navigate the language and culture of college, here are five things every current and incoming first-in-the-family student should know. And Gurjot Kang ’21 — a current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall — shares her perspective. 1. You’re not alone. Kang shares how to build

  • University students, faculty, and staff for tours and lectures at Yad Vashem as deemed applicable. Inviting Yad Vashem staff and researchers to lectures and/or to give lectures at Pacific Lutheran University as deemed applicable. Read Previous Teaching in the Pandemic: How Three Teachers Made the Best of an Unprecedented Time Read Next PLU receives multiple accolades for its commitment to military students and families COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you

  • and Socioeconomic Status in South Korean Cram Schools”  10:30 AM - Scott Gardener “Same Structure, Different Day? An Investigation of Contemporary Neopaganism” 10:45 AM - Sydney Caplinger “Exploring Catalysts for Consuming ‘Ethical’ Coffee” 11:00 AM - Lily Wade “Habitus and the U.S. Military: Examining Community-Building Amongst Dependents” 11:15 AM - Venice Jakowchuk “Utilization of Olmec Mirrors: A La Venta Ceramic Iconographic Analysis”  Section Thursday, May 13 2021 Online starting at 10:00 AM

  • demonstrated a purposeful life of achievement, inquiry, integrity, leadership, and service may apply for this scholarship. Specifically, the applicant must: Have submitted a complete application for admission to the PLU MBA program Have a minimum average 3.0 GPA in all previous college or university coursework Demonstrate evidence of living a purposeful life of achievement, inquiry, integrity, leadership, and service to the community Terms of the award: Students whose tuition is paid for by an outside