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history, and an opportunity to focus on the religious-philosophical world view and the economic structure of China.Study AwayStudy Abroad in Chengdu, ChinaQuick Links My Academic Pathway Course Selections Professor Hammerstrom's Chinese Buddhism DatabaseStudent/Faculty ActivitiesFind out what's going on with Chinese Studies Students and Faculty.MoreCareer OpportunitiesDiscover career opportunities for Chinese Studies graduates.MoreWang Center for Global and Community Engaged EducationLearn more about

Uncomfortable Truths: Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies class examines the past to change the future More Asking Historic Questions: Beth Griech-Polelle, PLU Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies More Holocaust and Genocide Studies Programs at PLUThe Holocaust, other genocides, and mass crimes against humanity are phenomena that command serious study and civic engagement. PLU is home to an academic minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, an endowed chair in Holocaust history, an

Pacific Lutheran University Horn StudioWelcome! The PLU Horn Studio is a friendly group of horn players made up of music majors, minors and non-majors. Some are majoring in music performance, others want to become music educators, while still others play horn just because they love it. Opportunities in the studio consist of weekly lessons with Dr. Gina Gillie, a weekly horn seminar/horn choir with discussions on various horn related topics as well as performance practice, mock audition

The 14th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference More Information Lutheran Studies at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the global Lutheran tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public

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

Welcome!In addition to the highly acclaimed choirs, various instrumental ensembles and jazz ensembles at PLU, there is also PLU Guitar Orchestra and Ensemble, which is open to guitarists and lutenists of various levels. Guitar Orchestra is open to anyone with basic guitar and music reading skills. There are multiple players playing each part, and Professor Brown conducts in all performances and rehearsals. More advanced students (typically guitar/lute majors) also play in smaller, coached

Dr. Rae Linda Brown Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Showcase May 9th, 2025 Submissions are now open!Submissions will close March 21, 2025 APPLY HEREAbout Dr. Rae Linda Brown Dr. Rae Linda Brown PLU’s annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. During her brief tenure as PLU’s provost, Dr. Brown launched the first campus wide Undergraduate Research

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

Faculty of Stringed Instruments at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the homepage for PLU’s Lutes, Guitars, Harps, Basses, Cellos, Violas, and Violins! Whether you are a current PLU student, prospectus or curious visitor, we hope you will enjoy learning more about the myriad of public performances, events and courses related to string study at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU offers the most comprehensive music faculty of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and

PLU’s vibrant vocal and choral program provides singers from all academic disciplines with outstanding opportunities for performance and study. Degrees are available in vocal performance and music education. The nationally renowned choral program, led by Brian Galante, offers an active schedule of performances on and off campus each year, appears regularly at professional music conferences, and tours regionally, nationally and internationally. PLU Opera presents a fully staged production with