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  • Honorary Degree Recipients https://www.plu.edu/president/honorary-degrees/honorary-degree-recipients/

    the House Intelligence Committee and was awarded the CIA Director’s Medal. Upon his retirement, Congressman Dicks received the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon a civilian. Joyce A. Barr '76, Doctor of Humane LettersCommencement, May 25, 2008 Former U.S. Ambassador to Namibia. Joyce A. Barr is a career member of the United States Foreign Service. A native of Tacoma, she is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of PLU with a Bachelor of Business

  • The Contemplation of the Humanities https://www.plu.edu/prism/the-contemplation-of-the-humanities/

    contemporary world is one of business, busy-ness; but contemplation requires leisure, about which the Greek word for leisure σχολή, reminds us in our cognates school, scholar, scholastic, etc.Some years ago, John Ciardi offered a regular program on NPR called “A Word in Your Ear.” This was a program about fascinating word etymologies, such as the Greek roots of “scholar.” Ciardi also wrote memorable poetry, mining the ancient power of words to show that some things human never change. For instance, these

  • Procurement Policies https://www.plu.edu/procurement/procurement-policies/

    value and not exclusively on price. In order to remain in compliance with Uniform Guidance, Department Sponsors are required to provide a brief rationale if the lowest price is not selected out of the quotes obtained. Provided all bidding requirements have been met, Department Sponsors can expect a decision within two business days after submission. If you are having difficulty finding quotes, the Procurement Office can be consulted for assistance.Major Purchases - $100,000 and OverFormal

  • Palmer Scholars – Resolute Online: Fall 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2019/palmer-scholars/

    Tacoma, plans to major in business administration at PLU and hopes to one day work for the FBI. “My top choice was PLU,” said Nagi-Mosa, a native of Yemen. “I came on a college tour with a friend, and I could see the diversity they have. I could see students like me walking around.” The Palmer program helped him — the first in his family to attend college — understand the college experience. He is also grateful for his Palmer mentor, Army Capt. Dan Zeller. Zeller said he signed on as a Palmer

  • Title IX Prohibited Conduct Formal Process Explained https://www.plu.edu/title-ix/title-ix-prohibited-conduct-formal-process-explained/

    of Student Life, who will make a determination based on all materials provided, including the Investigative Report, supplemental documentation, audio interviews, and the appeal form. Appeal decisions will generally be completed within 5 business days of the Appeal Form submission, and all parties will be notified of the status of the appeal by the Title IX Office simultaneously.  

  • Ebenezer Scrooge, Martin Luther, and the Power of the Past and of Language https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/ebenezer-scrooge-martin-luther-and-the-power-of-the-past-and-of-language/

    role of languages in liberating our past, enabling our present, and reshaping our future, had a profound effect upon how he insisted languages should be taught at a university. Luther valued languages for their present and future use in our practical business and in the pursuit of what we call, in the PLU mission statement, “service and care” in the world. But his ideas of vocation gave this language study a particularly Lutheran twist: language study was not about being enabled to transform the

  • Big Names on Campus – PLU Resolute https://www.plu.edu/resolute/big-names-on-campus/

    Big Names on Campus – PLU Resolute Search Back to Landing Page Big Names on Campus Accolades Lute Library Class Notes Class Notes Obituaries Submit a Class Note Big Names on Campus PLU not only sends Lutes out to change the world, but also brings world-changing leaders to PLU. All Arts Business Education Humanities Social Sciences Sciences   David Treuer Author Kalen DeBoer UW Football Coach Aubrey Logan Jazz Singer Elana Meyers Taylor Olympian Ryan Gliha United States Diplomat Minh Lê Author

  • News in Faculty https://www.plu.edu/music/news/topic/faculty-stories/

    Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities Why did you decide to study music? What sparked your interest in music and how did your academic path and career develop from there? It was a family business for me, so to speak. My father was my first teacher in both piano and trombone,… June 22, 2020 FacultyUniversity Symphony Orchestra

  • In their own words https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/06/01/in-their-own-words-three/

    ! Heidi Weston – Bachelor of Arts in business administration Why PLU? I came to PLU because I wanted to stay in the Pacific Northwest, play tennis, attend an esteemed university with small class sizes, and be able to become a part of an involved community. PLU was extremely unique in the sense that it let me do all of these things. My mom graduated from PLU in 1976, so she was also an influence, and spoke highly of her time spent here. My PLU experience: My experience at PLU has been nothing short of

  • New FAFSA Updates for 2024-25 https://www.plu.edu/financial-services/students/financial-aid/fafsa/new-fafsa-updates-for-2024-25/

    previous twelve calendar months. Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, the parent who provides the most financial support is the parent who will complete the FAFSA. The net worth of a business or farm will no longer be excluded for families with fewer than 100 full-time employees. Applicants will be asked to report the net worth of all businesses, regardless of the size of the business. IMPORTANT: If you are a small business owner, you might want to talk with your tax accountant in advance of completing