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  • Fr. Charles R. Gallagher, S.J., of the history department at Boston College will speak about his explorations of a heretofore unknown set of intelligence relationships involving Nazi, British, and

    their role in saving Jews from the Nazis at considerable risks to themselves. Paldiel is currently teaching, in New York: at Yeshiva University-Stern College, New York – courses in Holocaust & Rescue, and History of Zionism; as well as Touro college, in Modern European History. He also taught at Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey, and Richard Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. Dr. Paldiel has published numerous books and articles on the rescue of Jews during the Holocaust, such as: “The Path

  • Fr. Charles R. Gallagher, S.J., of the history department at Boston College will speak about his explorations of a heretofore unknown set of intelligence relationships involving Nazi, British, and

    “Righteous Among the Nations,” by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, for their role in saving Jews from the Nazis at considerable risks to themselves. Paldiel is currently teaching, in New York: at Yeshiva University-Stern College, New York – courses in Holocaust & Rescue, and History of Zionism; as well as Touro college, in Modern European History. He also taught at Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey, and Richard Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. Dr. Paldiel has published numerous books and

  • Lutheran Studies Conference

    1960s, 2018) and Jewish struggles for inclusion in U.S. culture (The Quest for Inclusion: Jews and Liberalism in Modern America, 2000). His forthcoming book addresses Antisemitism in U.S. culture.Questions?Contact Conference Organizer, Dr. Samuel Torvend at torvensa@plu.edu or Director of Congregational Engagement, Kendall Jeske at jeskekj@plu.edu.Conference ScheduleScheduleKeynote SpeakerSpeaker Bio The conference is free and open to the public and is made possible by the generosity of the

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • The Callista Brown Common Reading Lecture invites a scholar, author, or artist in late September to speak about the themes in the Common Reading book.

    fraught relationship with her parents in light of who she has become as a daughter, wife, and a mother. Told in a graphic novel format, Bui explores the universal themes of immigration and migration, family, racism and discrimination, duty, and redemption as they relate to the modern-day Vietnamese Asian-American experience.Discussion GuideFollow the prepared reading and discussion guide for The Best We Could Do by Thi BuiLearn moreBuyPurchase the book through the LuteLocker online.Learn

  • The College of Natural Sciences houses the Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology programs.

    being a citizen in the modern world and participating in a democracy. Opportunities for close interactions abound, and the development of the whole person is a central concern. The College offers B.S. and B.A. degrees and minors in most programs, and it also provides supporting courses for other programs.Quick Links Tacoma South Puget Sound MESA Program STEM Education Minor Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program NatSci Fellows Program Rachel Carson Lecture Undergraduate Research

    College of Natural Sciences
    253-535-8700
    Morken Center for Learning & Technology Floor 2 Tacoma WA 98447-0003
  • The PLU Computer Science department has small class sizes, dedicated and caring faculty, great facilities, and an excellent curriculum.

    writing code for software simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways.  The possibilities seem limitless. Software is a fundamental part of modern life.  Most of what we do runs on software, and the world needs quality people to create that software.  At PLU, we strive to educate our students to be responsible citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and to value life-long learning.  Employers value our

    Department of Computer Science
    253-535-8700
    Morken Center Room 252 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Director at PLU. Prior to PLU, she was a journalist for more than 20 years, winning numerous regional, state and national awards. She lives in Kent, Wash., with her husband, three cats and whatever stray decides to adopt them. She enjoys horseback riding, scuba and ignoring housework and has The Walking Dead recorded through 2015. Previous Post The Modern-Day Harstad Adventurers Next Post Summer Research Program More Story The Modern-Day Harstad Adventurers The Hikers Other Adventurers Chris Ann Meno

  • The Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble of the Department of Music at Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington.

    WelcomeThe Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1926, the choir was the third Lutheran college choir to tour extensively throughout the United States. Choir of the West has toured Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and China, and has performed at several state, division and national conferences of the National Association for Music Education and the American Choral Directors Association. Most recently the choir has

    The Choir of the West
    Mary Baker Russell Music Center Tacoma, WA 98447
  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2015)—The story I want to share with you is silent. No words were exchanged. It is one of those cases in which words fail to express the extent of human despair. Thank God, it is also a case in which words…

    is inconsecutive, but it drives away the numbness. The person ahead of me asks the clerk to add the ice-cream cones to his bill. He pays, grabs his bags and leaves the grocery store, shaking his head in disbelief. The kids are sitting under a pine tree in the park across the street enjoying their ice cream. For this fleeting moment, they look happy. The despair of reality will sting again once the ice cream is eaten. Europe currently enjoys the longest stretch of peace in its history. The Middle

  • The Thorniley Collection of Antique Type, a massive donation to PLU’s Publishing and Printing Arts Program, has elevated the university’s letterpress resources.

    Thorniley Collection until it came to PLU. Upon further research, Tribby said he’s excited to see it go to such a well respected printing arts program for regular use by the public, as opposed to sitting in cases at a museum. “To be able to see the actual artifacts from that era when they were created, and not a modern reproduction, that’s interesting,” Tribby said. Robinson hopes the major donation will attract others, including funds that could lead to a newer, bigger campus building to house the