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  • Free Public Debate Sept. 21 Addresses U.S. Intervention in Global Genocides TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 28, 2015)—During a two-day visit to Pacific Lutheran University in September, four of Rwanda’s best young debaters will immerse themselves in campus life—and present a moving, enlightening evening of personal storytelling…

    silence and helps a new generation of Rwandans learn how to challenge one another and accept disagreement as necessary elements of a fair and robust democracy.”Event information What: iDebate Rwanda: Voices From the Post-Genocide Generation. When: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Where: Chris Knutzen Hall, Pacific Lutheran University. Admission: Free and open to the public.Once on campus Sept. 21, the Rwandan students will visit an Argument and Advocacy class taught by Clinical Assistant Professor of

  • PLU receives grant from Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council awarded PLU a $1,200 to help fund the habitat restoration efforts in the Fred L. Tobiason Outdoor Learning Center. In the past three years, more than $20,000 has been secured for the…

    , the Sustainability Department was aided by a group of college bound students in clearing the space of invasive Himalayan Blackberry. It is an example of how the Tobiason Center restoration project has been a community partnership. Efforts will culminate this year with a work-party celebration on Earth Day, April 22. Organizers from the Sustainability Department are planning the largest work-party to date for the Earth Day event. Students are asked to help make their campus beautiful and get these

  • Student organizations may bring advocates for particular ballot measures to campus when those ballot measures are salient to the PLU community. This can include local and statewide issues.

    that events will be registered and approved using the regular timeline and Event Planning Form in place for all student club/organization events. In an election season, circumstances may arise where a club/organization learns of the availability of a political candidate or speaker less than 3 weeks before an event. Exceptions to the timeline may be made in these instances, but a request for exceptions with less than 24 hours notice will not be approved. The University has final discretion in

  • The ACS Scholars Program is a renewable, undergraduate scholarship available to American Indian, African American, and Hispanic/Latino high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors intending to or already majoring in a chemical science and planning a career in a chemical science field. The ACS scholarship…

    Application for the ACS Scholars Program Now Open! Posted by: alemanem / January 18, 2018 January 18, 2018 The ACS Scholars Program is a renewable, undergraduate scholarship available to American Indian, African American, and Hispanic/Latino high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors intending to or already majoring in a chemical science and planning a career in a chemical science field. The ACS scholarship is also available to students in two-year college programs

  • Heritage Society marks 30 years of aiding PLU’s long-term future Thirty years ago Gerry Evanson ’63, Lori (Hefty ’58) Steen, Jim Sparks ’61, Director of Planned Giving Ed Larson ’57, PLU President William O. Rieke and a few others got together to solve a problem.…

    -planning provisions on behalf of the university. These deferred plans include planning vehicles such as bequests, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. “We really wanted to focus on the ‘heritage’ of the school,” Evanson said. “The people I’ve met here have been life-long friends; my time here was a life-changing event. It made sense to make plans to give to the university [through our will].” Ed Larson, executive director of charitable estate planning, thinks back on those days

  • PLU Campus Safety is on-duty 24/7, constantly monitoring campus. In the event of a campus-wide incident or emergency, Campus Safety will activate the PLU Alert! Emergency Alert System.

    PLU Alert! View current and recent PLU AlertsEmergency Messages for the safety of the PLU CommunityPLU Campus Safety is on-duty 24/7, constantly monitoring campus. In the event of a campus-wide incident or emergency, Campus Safety will activate the PLU Alert! Emergency Alert System. How it Works In the event of an emergency that threatens the safety of the campus community, messages will be sent simultaneously to cell phone text and voice, work phone voice, PLU email addresses. Each message

  • For overnight conferences and camps, we offer a flexible venue rental rate. Our venue rental rate is a weekly, per person rate, allowing access to all available facilities during the event.

    available for all conference and event attendees at a per person, per night rate. On Campus Lodging includes: Free parking – no parking pass required Full bed linens – includes fitted sheet, flat sheet, blanket, pillow, towel and wash cloth Variety of room occupancy – double traditional, single traditional, multiple occupancy apartment and studio apartment 24 hour security Front desk support and assistance Internet access ports in every room; WiFi available to all guests Linens are also included with

  • Join us virtually for VideOverKnight, an online event to help you experience PLU! Coming April 2-3, with live Q&A videos (at 10am & 2pm) with current students, professors and even PLU's

    Lute OverKnight is now VideOverKnight Join us virtually for VideOverKnight, an online event to help you experience PLU! Coming April 2-3, with live Q&A videos (at 10am & 2pm) with current students, professors and even PLU’s President, along with other videos and more. Hope to see you (virtually) there! VideOverKnight Lute OverKnights April 2-3 or April 16-17 5:30pm (4/2 & 4/16) – 3:00pm (4/3 & 4/17) Pack your bag and join us for a Lute OverKnight – this is your invitation to experience campus

  • The Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra will close its concert season at PLU in May 2023 with a special event marking the end of an era, and a celebration of the orchestra’s long

    PLU Symphony Orchestra ReunionThe Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra will close its concert season at PLU in May 2023 with a special event marking the end of an era, and a celebration of the orchestra’s long tradition. Professor Jeffrey Bell-Hanson will close his tenure with the orchestra as he prepares for retirement, conducting part of a gala concert featuring the members of the current PLUSO joined by alumni of the orchestra. Dr. Jerry Kracht, Conductor Emeritus, will also join

  • “Mother of Exiles”— Refugees in American Myth and History Speaker: Mae Ngai Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 Place: Xavier 201 This event is free and open to the public

    Mae Ngai The 45th Annual Walter C. Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture “Mother of Exiles”— Refugees in American Myth and History Speaker: Mae Ngai Time: 7:00 p.m. Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 Place: Xavier 201 This event is free and open to the public