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  • “All Tradition is Change”: Redefining Community in the SCC https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/all-tradition-is-change-redefining-community-in-the-scc/

    2020 has been no stranger to change. Change in communities, ways of life, understanding, normality, mindset: change seems to be the common theme of 2020. With the significant changes that PLU has had to make during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Jason Schroder, Director of…

    . Regarding responsibilities that he originally carried out in the SCC, Schroder says, “We’ve always been about community with our members, and the way that they’re used to making community isn’t happening.” Events at the SCC this year, including community classes, the Sankta Lucia Festival, Nordic Folk dance lessons, and all kinds of planned seminars, either stopped or changed. Nordic folk dance lessons, normally taught by Leslie Foley and Bob Hamilton, are off the table. Rosemaling is a traditional form

  • Lute reflects on his Japanese-American identity through pilgrimage, community event https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/08/29/minidoka/

    TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 29, 2017)- The names of 7,500 Japanese Americans will soon be displayed at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, just 9 miles from Pacific Lutheran University. The banners bearing the names of those interned at the Puyallup Assembly Center during World War…

    verify all those names, after completing a historical journey of his own this summer.   Kitajo serves on the board for the Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). His role in organizing the fair’s 75th Remembrance event Sept. 2 includes sifting through archival records to confirm the names of the Japanese Americans once confined to the fairgrounds. “It’s been 75 years since they were forced out of their homes and forced from their lives,” Kitajo said. “This is our

  • Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/

    The following terms are used to describe academic standing at PLU; separate progression and retention policies may be in place in individual programs; please see the individual program section of the

    part of the student’s enrollment for financial aid purposes and may result in a reduction or cancellation of aid. Students should consult the Office of Student Financial Services before repeating any course.Grading System Students are graded according to the following designations: Grade Points per Hour Credit Awarded A (Excellent) 4 Yes A- 3.67 Yes B+ 3.33 Yes B (Good) 3 Yes B- 2.67 Yes C+ 2.33 Yes C (Satisfactory) 2 Yes C- 1.67 Yes D+ 1.33 Yes D (Poor) 1 Yes D- 0.67 Yes E (Fail) 0 No The grades

  • Native American and Indigenous Studies Course Selection https://www.plu.edu/nais/native-american-and-indigenous-studies-course-selection/

    A weekly meeting with program students and faculty to discuss progress, challenges, and the intersection of Indigenous approaches and the university experience.

    NAIS Courses Spring 2023NAIS 112NAIS 244NAIS 250NAIS 363NURS 404RELI 236RELI 397SOLU 101NAIS 112InterconnectionsA weekly meeting with program students and faculty to discuss progress, challenges, and the intersection of Indigenous approaches and the university experience. Students are encouraged to attend for no credit in subsequent semesters. Graded A/Pass/Fail. (1)NAIS 244Environmental Justice and Indigeous PeoplesThis course examines the struggle against environmental destruction as

  • Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability https://www.plu.edu/asplu/what-we-stand-for/

    Our mission as the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University is to promote the growth of the collective student body community as a whole, while actively encouraging the advancement of the

    Commitment to Diversity, Justice, and SustainabilityASPLU embraces our university’s values of diversity, justice, and sustainability (DJS). This is because DJS is necessary in living out the mission of PLU as a whole: inquiry, service, leadership, and care. Mission StatementOur mission as the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University is to promote the growth of the collective student body community as a whole, while actively encouraging the advancement of the individual.DJS StatementIn

  • PLU receives a $2 million gift for music studies from organ builder Paul Fritts https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/11/16/paul-fritts-endowed-chair-organ-studies/

    Pacific Lutheran University is proud to announce the establishment of the Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance, thanks to the generosity of longtime university supporter Paul Fritts, owner and founder of Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders. Fritts has pledged $2 million…

    PLU receives a $2 million gift for music studies from organ builder Paul Fritts Posted by: Silong Chhun / November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University is proud to announce the establishment of the Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance, thanks to the generosity of longtime university supporter Paul Fritts, owner and founder of Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders. Fritts has pledged $2 million to support and

  • Post Course Information and Syllabus https://www.plu.edu/faculty-resources/post-course-information-and-syllabus/

    The Minimal and Standard templates reflect recommendations to share a syllabus, schedule, assessment plan, online syllabus quiz, video introduction, or any other general course information with

    . Learn more about the Syllabus tool in Sakai Help. 1. Navigate to Course Information Page 2. Click "Add Resource" 3. Add syllabus Rename Item If needed, edit the name of each posted file or link for brevity and clarity. Click “Edit” button beside item Edit Item Name Click “Update Item” 1. Click "Edit" button beside item 2. Edit Item Name 3. Click "Update Item" Add Additional Content Share resources, activities, or blocks of text to this page as desired, i.e.: Use the “Add Text” button to create

  • TAMU Grad School Info Session https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2020/09/08/tamu-grad-school-info-session/

    Texas A&M Chemistry Graduate School Information Sessions are scheduled for: September 8, 4:00-5:30 PM CDT September 9, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT September 14, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT There are also topic-specific sessions on Catalysis, Physical/Nuclear/Computational Chem, and Polymers coming up for more information see the  TAMU-Grad School…

    TAMU Grad School Info Session Posted by: alemanem / September 8, 2020 September 8, 2020 Texas A&M Chemistry Graduate School Information Sessions are scheduled for: September 8, 4:00-5:30 PM CDT September 9, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT September 14, 2:00-3:30 PM CDT There are also topic-specific sessions on Catalysis, Physical/Nuclear/Computational Chem, and Polymers coming up for more information see the TAMU-Grad School Info Sessions – Flyer. RSVP for Applying to and Succeeding in Graduate School

  • Faculty and Salaried Staff Payroll https://www.plu.edu/payroll/faculty-salary-payroll-schedule/

    Changes to Direct Deposit and W-4 Forms and all other deductions are due the 15th of each month.

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  • 2020 Scandinavian Scene # 2 https://www.plu.edu/scancenter/documents/2020-scandinavian-scene-2/

    2020 Scandinavian Scene # 2 (pdf) view download