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  • This site provides resources to support the professional development and growth of all faculty in their roles of teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership.

    innovation, thereby leading to increased student success. These resources take various forms that are available on the linked pages.Important Semester Information for FacultyQuick Links Academic Calendar - Important Dates & Deadlines Teaching Guide Suggested Syllabi Statements Inclusive Excellence Resources for Teaching Grading Scale Course Evaluations - EvaluationKIT PLU Awards and Grants University & Faculty Fall ConferenceTeachingResources to support excellence in teaching and effective

    Office of the Provost
    253-536-5103
    Hauge Administration Building Rooms 103
  • The School of Education’s emphasis on early and on-going field experiences, coupled with an enduring heritage of excellence in professional and liberal arts education, has given PLU one of the most

    high standards and help students believe in themselves. Excellence in that endeavor takes time and practice. We constantly strive to improve our approach: To be creative, never boring or routine. Teachers, too, play an important role in a democratic society whose vitality depends upon a well-educated and discerning citizenry. Thus, we seek interactive, collaborative partnerships between students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the business and social community. The School of Education’s

    Summer Office Hours
    Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    School of Education
    253-535-7184
    Hauge Administration Building, Room 121 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Pacific Lutheran University’s Center for Media Studies serves the community by providing assistance with communication and media related projects.

    projects. The Center, housed within the College of Professional Studies, leverages outstanding programs in journalism, public relations, advertising, and art & design to provide unprecedented student learning opportunities through addressing the communication needs of on-campus and external clients.Quick Links Make a Gift MediaLabOrigins and MissionOriginating in PLU’s College of Professional Studies, the Center is intended as a collaborative effort that spans a wide range of departments and

    Center for Media Studies
    253-535-5063
    Ingram 101 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • In the Department of Philosophy undergraduate study is fundamental in pursuing the most important questions regarding one’s understanding of themselves, others and the world in which they

    ? What is the ethical treatment of research animals? When should a nation go to war and is it ever justified? Philosophers ask about the nature of the human person. Are there moral, aesthetic, and religious values that can be adopted rationally and used to guide our decisions? Philosophy majors have gone on to practice law, study science, or enter the world of business or journalism.Quick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog NEW Innovation Studies Minor Northwest Regional Ethics Bowl SOPHIA Food

    Department of Philosophy
    253-536-5132
    Associate Professor Mike Schleeter, Chair of Philosophy Administration Building Room 222 F Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Diversity and inclusion are what we’re tasked with doing because it’s who we are. We must continue to re-evaluate our institutions, curriculum, campaigns and more to guarantee an authentically

    to create inclusive environments where all members of the PLU community can learn, live, work and — most importantly — thrive. Diversity & Inclusion at PLUAs an institution of Lutheran higher education, Pacific Lutheran University understands that difference is intrinsic to all life, creativity, vision and innovation — the cornerstones of higher education. Diversity is vital to the vibrancy and sustainability of our university community, and our world beyond it. PLU’s mission is to nurture

  • Office of the President Allan Belton. As the 14th President of Pacific Lutheran University, Allan Belton serves as the university’s chief executive and is responsible for the organization and

    care.Current Initiatives Partnership for Health Innovation Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan The 2021-25 Strategic Plan University Assembly Student Office Hours with President Belton "PLU truly is a university that lives, learns and serves from the heart. And while we can compete on academic merits and graduate outcomes with the best of ‘em, what sets us apart - far more than anything else - is the level of care that is fundamental to how we approach everything we do." Allan Belton PLU President

    Office of the President
    Hauge Administration, Room 118 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Established in 2011, the PLU Peace Scholars Program is designed to deepen understanding of central issues and theories of dialogue, peace-building, conflict, and war.

    global and local peacemakers Congratulations To Our 24-25 Peace Scholars!Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Peace Scholars, Alina Boorse and Taezha Watson! More Info / Application for 25-26 Opens in NovemberBecome a Peace Scholar! Established in 2011, the Peace Scholars Program is designed to deepen understanding of central issues and theories of dialogue, peace-building, conflict, and war. Two students from each of five Lutheran participating colleges and universities form a group of collaborative

    Peace Scholars
    Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447
  • History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and

    HistoryThe Benson program is excited to support the Innovation Studies minor and its curriculum encouraging creativity, entrepreneurship, and ethical reflection.MoreRaphael Lemkin Lecture & Award CeremonyAbout the Lecture and Essay ContestMoreKurt Mayer Chair and EndowmentContact Dr. Beth Griech-Polelle about research fellowships and Holocaust and Genocide studies at PLU.More

    Professor Rebekah Mergenthal, Chair
    253-536-5132
    Xavier Hall, Room 109 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran University. Online and blended programs for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students extend the university’s mission beyond campus borders,

    Online Learning at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University has a strong history of providing students with an exceptional learning experience. Yet across the world, higher education is enveloped in transformation, with technology innovation increasingly influencing the process of teaching and learning. As PLU moves into the future, it is possible to embrace the new while remaining grounded in the University’s history and values.Online and blended programs for undergraduate

  • , peace, and light in this Christmas season. Lighting design by Prof. Amanda Sweger, Addy Keller ’26, and Anna Van Vleet ’23, with video and audio production by Travis Pagel, Patrick Brockwell, and John Rutherford. The recording will be available beginning at 8:00pm PST on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Merry Christmas! As you enjoy the recording, remember that our annual Christmas concerts are but one part of a vibrant, busy performance season that showcases the collaborative work of an incredible

    Office Hours
    Monday: 8:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm
    Tuesday: 8:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm
    Wednesday: 8:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm
    Thursday: 8:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm
    Friday: 8:00am-Noon, 1:00pm-4:00pm
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    A PLU Christmas
    School of Music, Theatre & Dance Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447