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  • Lyric Brass CD Release https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2018/12/14/lyric-brass-cd-release/

    seven movements and represents a major contribution to modern brass quintet literature. Although Jerry’s work was premiered by a different bass quintet, this CD represents the world premiere recording. How did the opportunity for a CD come about? Dr. Jerry Kracht wrote this piece a year or two ago and sent it to me for possible inclusion on a Lyric Brass recital.  We performed LUTHER in its entirety on one of our recitals as part of the 500th Reformation celebration. We thought it was important

  • First Year Student Schedule https://www.plu.edu/nso/first-year-new-student-orientation/

    Lounge to meet and mingle with Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability staff, students, and other new students and families. Students of Color and LGBTQAI2S+ students are strongly encouraged to stop by. 11:30AM-12:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) DJS Lounge (AUC Lower Level) Lutes Commute Lunch Optional: Commuters lunch in small groups (lunch is provided)12:00PM-12:45PMAnderson University Center (AUC), Chris Knutson Hall (room 214), The CAVE (Lower Level of AUC) Required (All)Welcome to

  • Transfer Student Schedule https://www.plu.edu/nso/nso-transfer-students-schedule/

    special welcome program for new commuter students hosted by Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis, Vice President for Student Life and the Community Director for the CAVE Commuter Community11:15AM-11:50PMAnderson University Center (AUC), Chris Knutson Hall (room 214) DJS Desserts Optional: Swing by the DJS Lounge to meet and mingle with Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability staff, students, and other new students and families.11:30AM-12:30PMAnderson University Center (AUC) DJS Lounge (AUC Lower Level

  • 2017 Dean’s Award for Excellence Recipients Announced – Acclaim 2017-18 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/01/18/soac-deans-award/

    PLU’s Diversity, Justice and Sustainability program for travel to the Philippines, was premiered in May 2017 to critical acclaim. Cara not only wrote and facilitated the grant, but conducted the research, wrote the documentary script, shot the footage, and edited the final project. Emilio Gonzalez: BM in Composition Emilio was chosen to write the student orchestra composition in Spring 2016 and premiered his work “Obsession” with the PLU Symphony Orchestra. In Fall 2016, his composition “El

  • Apply https://www.plu.edu/admission-transfer/apply/

    diversity to campus. Each year more than 150 students transfer to PLU. Applications for admission are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabling conditions, financial resources or any other status protected by law.Direct Transfer AgreementsDirect Transfer AgreementsTransfer students who complete a direct transfer associates degree from a Washington (DTA), Oregon (AAOT) or California (AS-T or AA-T) state community college enter

  • Partnering with Parkland https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/partnering-with-parkland/

    infrastructure, however, it more than makes up for in diversity. A multicultural melting pot, Franklin Pierce School District is ranked the 13th most diverse of the state’s 236 districts, according to Niche. That mix of people from all walks of life is just another foundational element of the community’s complex identity. “I have been extremely fortunate to have grown up in an area where I was able to learn about a variety of cultures, appreciate different perspectives and see the beauty of Mount Rainier

  • PLU music majors produce free music camp https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-music-majors-produce-free-music-camp-for-parkland-students/

    of free music camps, and I remember having so much fun,” Ely, a native of nearby Buckley, Washington says. “I wanted to create a place where kids could come and have a lot of fun and also learn all these cool musical things.” In addition to offering the kids a chance to participate in choir, handbells, and the bucket band, the organizers created a program that embraces diversity by highlighting music from different cultures. Oliver-Chandler hopes that their presence will inspire other BIPOC

  • Student Leadership Recognition https://www.plu.edu/campus-life/student-leadership-recognition/

    Bernas, and Jane Davie 2023 Recipients: Kiah Miller & Nick Etzell 2022 Recipient: Sarah Nelson Congratulations! LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARDThis award recognizes a graduating student who has served as an agent of change. The individual receiving this award has contributed to increasing the PLU community’s capacity for the awareness and action necessary for justice; prioritized and engaged diversity and inclusion at PLU, local, regional, and/or global communities; and has committed to the

  • Saving the World with a Starship https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/saving-the-world-with-a-starship/

    maximize the diversity of species. The other was convinced it had to be a temperate climate in order to be hardy enough to survive. “Those are both great answers, but they were polar opposites and we have to be okay with that,” Heath says. “When we can sit in a classroom and have discussions in the fictional world of a starship, we can actually listen to each other. I don’t know how to recreate that in the real world. But just imagine what we could accomplish if we could.” Read Previous Music and

  • There’s a faith club for that https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2011/07/27/theres-a-faith-club-for-that/

    , students from all backgrounds and religious traditions attend PLU. That is what the Lutheran tradition is all about – making sure all faiths and perspectives are respected. It ensures a vibrant, intellectual spirit takes hold on campus, where students and faculty are open to ideas, new philosophies and intellectual diversity. For instance, take Bashair Alazadi ’13. As a commuter student, she didn’t have a residence hall room where she could pray five times a day, as prescribed by Islam. So she went to