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  • Twenty-one new scholarships will be created for PLU students from underrepresented backgrounds preparing to become STEM educators, thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The grant, which provides funding over the next three years, will help extend existing collaborations between the…

    that a Masters program is within reach,” Simic-Muller said. “We are especially aware of the diversity gap in K-12 education and hope to recruit and support a diverse group of scholars.” The scholarship recipients, called Noyce Scholars, will attend monthly workshops that will focus on equity in education, with a special focus on culturally sustaining classroom practices that consider all student backgrounds as assets and build on those assets to create a curriculum that reflects the lives of

  • The PLU community shares what they love about PLU at the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) The PLU rowing team rowing in Red Square during the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) Students, faculty,…

    PLU celebrates record-breaking support during this year’s Bjug Day of Giving Posted by: mhines / November 20, 2023 Image: Students, faculty, staff, and community members gather in Red Square for 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (PLU Photo) November 20, 2023 By Miranda BeiermannConstituent Engagement The PLU community shares what they love about PLU at the 10th annual Bjug Day of Giving. (Photo PLU / Sy Bean) The PLU rowing team rowing in Red Square during the 10th

  • Five Lutes took the stage in the summer  of 2011 for Seattle Opera’s production of ‘Porgy and Bess.’ (Photo courtesy of Seattle Opera) Seattle Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ – five Lutes, one stage, hitting the high notes in fun The recent Seattle Opera production of…

    . Having a built-in support group of Lutes helped. Along with Hall and Van Mechelen, there was Novalee Richard, ’09, Stephanie Johnson ’11 and Ieisha McIntyre ’97. Johnson said that she has received huge support from her fellow Lutes, including Choir of the West members who helped her put together audition videos, and her current voice instructor (and PLU professor) Barry Johnson, who encouraged her to audition. “PLU has given me amazing connections,” she said. As for advice for other students seeking

  • Cross Culture Chef Tony McGinnis prepares Green Papaya Salad. (Photos by Igor Strupinskiy ’14) ‘Salty, Sour, Hot, and Sweet’ By Katie Scaff ’13 Green papaya salad makes a light, refreshing summer dish, but it can also be paired with rice for a more substantial meal.…

    characteristic kick, while the lime brings a sense of sour, and pure palm sugar gives it some sweetness. McGinnis adds the ingredients into the mortar. “It’s cold; it’s refreshing; it’s light,” McGinnis said. “I just absolutely fell in love with it.” McGinnis puts the finishing touches on his Green Papaya Salad. McGinnis and other PLU Dining and Culinary Services kitchen staff will be sharing some of their other recipes during the fifth annual, “Earth Friendly” themed Culinary Week from April 15 until 19

  • -$1,000 per year. Comments or Conditions: Awarded by Office of Student Financial Services. Matches a church scholarship, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 (minimum of $100) per/year. To receive matching funds, a PLUMS application form is required and must be received by August 15 each year. In addition, PLU must receive all PLUMS payments by October 1 each year.SAGE Scholars Tuition RewardsSAGE Scholars programPLU is a participating school in the SAGE Scholar Tuition Rewards program.  The exact amount

  • Associate Provost for Continuing Education Email: foy@plu.edu Phone: 253-535-7231 Office Location: Mortved Library

    Dr. Geoffrey FoyAssociate Provost for Continuing Education Email: foy@plu.edu Phone: 253-535-7231 Office Location: Mortved Library Angenette Pickett CallProgram Manager for Continuing Education Email: apc@plu.edu Phone: 253-535-7063 Office Location: Mortved Library Heather JacobsonAsst Director of International Student Services Email: hjacobson@plu.edu Phone: 253-535-7122 Office Location: International Student Center, Harstad Hall Dr. Mikel EdwardsInstructor and Company Visits Coordinator Email

  • PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural

    Estrada, Kerlin Escobedo Learn More Research and Service Opportunities Riley Dolan ('19) researches memory sites that commemorate the genocide of indigenous communities in Guatemala Learn more Relevant Events and Lectures Jenny Predmore ('14), Catholic Community Services, speaks at a discussion on the development, politics and practices of sanctuary movements, February 27, 2017 Study Away Danielle Twichel ('18), double major in Hispanic Studies and Studio Arts, in Granada, Spain Much More than a

    Hispanic and Latino Studies
    Administration Building Room 207-C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU President Allan Belton is a morning person. He’s frequently among the first employees to arrive at the Hauge Administration Building, but not before his morning cup of joe. His favorite coffee stand is on South Tacoma Way, the seven-mile arterial that is the economic…

    stationed nearby at Joint Base Lewis-McChord — don’t have a city council or city liaisons to contact for support. Studies of the economy, health and wellness of unincorporated communities have shown clear results. The World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that “lack of municipal status is a structural determinant of health responsible for social conditions which generate cumulative health risks for residents.” As an unincorporated community, Parkland receives basic services from Pierce County

  • PLU Student-Faculty Research on Health Care and High Technology A conversation with 2016 Benson fellows Marc Vetter and Matthew Macfarlane The following excerpts were gathered from a May 26, 2017 conversation between Benson Family Chair Michael Halvorson and the 2016 Benson research fellows Marc Vetter…

    wider worlds of business, economics, and technology. For your program, Marc, there were faculty from History, Sociology, Economics, and Anthropology involved!” Michael: “Matt, can you tell readers how you got started with your business history project?” Matt: “Sure—It began with my shared interests in History and Economics. In this case, you were my faculty adviser, Dr. Halvorson, so when you described your current research on the early history of personal computing, I was intrigued. The topic that

  • Senate Resolution 1: Support for Affinity Groups Senate Resolution 2: Support for the PLU Muslim Student Association on the Topic of Dining Services Senate Resolution 3: 2020-2021 ASPLU Budget

    2020-2021 Passed LegislationResolutions Senate Resolution 1: Support for Affinity Groups Senate Resolution 2: Support for the PLU Muslim Student Association on the Topic of Dining Services Senate Resolution 3: 2020-2021 ASPLU Budget Senate Resolution 4: Director Appointments 2020-2021 Senate Resolution 5: University Committee Appointments Senate Resolution 6: ASPLU DJS Statement Senate Resolution 7: ASPLU Task Forces 2020-21 Senate Resolution 8: Student Sustainability Committee Senate