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  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Intersections goes digital Cover art by  Diego B. Lasansky Intersections, Number 46, Fall 2017 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning,… December 12, 2017 faculty newsletterIntersectionsLutheran higher educationvocation

  • The PLU Wind Ensemble performed the world premiere of Echo Chambers on March 10, 2019. Echo Chambers came about after a conversation during a national conference in 2017 between Ed Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at PLU, and Peter Van Zandt Lane,…

    the presence of technology on stage carries in our centuries-old performance traditions. As a result, I’m inclined to connect the use of electronics in live performance to paradigms of technology in our lives, more broadly. Thus, in writing this piece for wind ensemble and electronics, I wanted to find ways that our echo chambers of tribalism might connect with the sonic origins of the term, and how growing presence in our socio-technological lives might be explored through musical storytelling

  • Lutes around the world This January, more than 300 PLU students spent the term studying in places across the globe. Learn about their experiences through blogposts. The Birthplace of Western Music (Austria/Czech Republic/Slovakia) Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 By Karla Stoermer Is this real Life? The…

    also discovered that nearby Drummond Street has 10 Indian restaurants within three blocks. Alex asks Hercules for some London travel tips while in British Museum. So, we picked Masalla and had a nice meal there…MORE Storytelling: Media and the Arts of the United Arab Emirates “Find a mentor, love what you do and if you love it, you will find a way to do it.” Words of wisdom learned in Dubai and shared by Lutes. 22 Jan., 2013 By Amanda Peterson Another Sunset It’s been almost forty-eight hours since

  • Bachelor's Degrees Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts in Communication (B.A.C.) Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E.) Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology (B.A.K.

    Biochemistry Emphasis Chemistry-Physics Emphasis Chinese Studies (Interdisciplinary B.A.) Communication (B.A.C.) Concentrations Film & Media Studies Strategic Communication Computer Science (B.A., B.S.) Criminal Justice (B.A.) Earth Science (B.A.) Economics (B.A.) Elementary Education (B.A.E.) Endorsements English Language Learners (ELL) Reading Special Education Engineering Dual-Degree: (Physics B.A.; Chemistry B.A.) English (B.A.) Concentrations Literature Creative Writing Professional, Public, & Digital

  • This page highlights available technology to assist with virtual class meetings and blended and online teaching.

    Hangouts Meet iTech: Google Hangouts Meet for Instructors iTech: Google Hangouts Meet for Students G Suite Learning Center: Hangouts Meet Training and Help iTech: Google Hangouts Meet FAQsZoom for Virtual MeetingsPLU faculty all have access to a licensed Zoom account which allows for more interactivity during virtual meetings, and provides access to a digital whiteboard, polling, breakout discussion groups, and more. For assistance with your PLU Zoom account, please email itech@plu.edu.Zoom PLU Zoom

  • Wired connections are available in most locations around campus, which will allow you access to the network once your device has been registered.

    similar to the one pictured to the right. The top or gold connection is for phone connections only. Use of this jack for anything except a digital phone provided by Systems and Communications may result in loss of phone service and/or damage to hardware that uses the jack. The bottom or black jacks should be used for the network connection. If multiple people need to be connected at the same time and you do not have a second port available on your jack, a hub or switch will be needed.Router/Switch

  • The University provides for the distribution of literature created by outside organizations. This includes pamphlets, papers, and stickers provided by a non-PLU organization that will be distributed

    being obtained.DVD/Video Copyright Law GuidelinesIn light of the availability of feature-length films on DVD and streaming websites and the proliferation of DVD players and laptops, student groups are advised to be aware that federal copyright laws restrict the use of films (including digital versions such as DVD, Blu-Ray, or streaming media) to private showings and prohibit their public performance without prior written consent of the holder of the copyright. All films require the company name

  • Black Art Matters uplifts the diverse contributions of Black visual artists working a variety of mediums. Art as a creative expression examines history, contemporary life, and the future by documenting lived experiences; engaging social commentary, protest and social justice; surfacing uncomfortable histories; exploring emotion; creating…

    . The Black artists’ work in this exhibit of library books display the range of topics noted above and additional topics such as slavery, Black humanity, and Black pride expressed in a variety of styles and methods. Background about why we celebrate Black History Month. The online exhibit Black@PLU traces the stories of Black students, staff, faculty, and organizations that have shaped the history of Pacific Lutheran University. Black@PLU is a PLU Archives and Special Collections digital exhibit

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 25, 2020) — Distance learning and teaching can feel isolating at times. PLU Professor of Hispanic Studies Bridget Yaden has been combating these potential limitations by using different technological tools to make her virtual classroom as accessible and accommodating as possible. The…

    trying out a new online resource for making a digital map of different Spanish dialects, thanks to support from PLU’s Digital Humanities Lab (led by professors Adela Ramos and Scott Rogers), which we are continuing during our asynchronous time. PLU: Has teaching Hispanic studies through a distance-learning model been challenging? What are some new tools you’ve developed or embraced? Yaden: I’ve taught HISP 101 and 102 fully online now for several years in the summer, so I guess I was as prepared as I

  • If you’re in the middle of applying to colleges, chances are you’ve heard about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filling out the FAFSA is one of the best ways to make sure colleges, including PLU, can put together a financial aid package…

    ? They can refer you for a $500 one-time scholarship! (Deadline: December 1) Artistic Achievement Awards – Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year in Art & Design, Dance, Digital Media, Music, or Theatre (apply by February 11). Considering PLU? Apply for a PLU Academic ScholarshipIf you’re still deciding and haven’t applied yet, you should know that when you apply to PLU, you’re automatically considered for one of our academic scholarships—ranging from $8,000 to $32,000 per year.If you