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Mental Health: How the PLU community is demonstrating transformative care. Learn How! Social Work is a profession dedicated to helping people.In the Department of Social Work at PLU, we prepare you for a fulfilling career in community care for others, including children, youth, and families; working with marginalized and disenfranchised populations; addressing community behavioral health needs; and bringing about social change. Learn from passionate experts in the field, gain hands-on experience

Ride the rails More Information Give transit a try Read More Bike to work More Information Commute SmartCommute Smart provides education in and support for alternative transportation methods for PLU students, faculty and staff, through a variety of policies, programs, and benefits.  By making conscious efforts to use sustainable commuting practices, our PLU community can model sustainability as well as work toward greater harmony with the environment.Quick Links Pierce Transit Pierce Transit

WelcomeThe Choir of the West is the premier choral ensemble at Pacific Lutheran University, located in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1926, the choir was the third Lutheran college choir to tour extensively throughout the United States. Choir of the West has toured Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and China, and has performed at several state, division and national conferences of the National Association for Music Education and the American Choral Directors Association. Most recently the choir has

2017 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust EducationThe 10th annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education “Synagogue & Church” will take place November 1-3 at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will dive into the controversial role of the Roman Catholic Church and its relationship to the events of the Holocaust. The speakers will present on the heated debate about the role of Pope Pius XII, examine the role of Catholic antisemitism, inaction by many Church leaders, and

Faculty of Stringed Instruments at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the homepage for PLU’s Lutes, Guitars, Harps, Basses, Cellos, Violas, and Violins! Whether you are a current PLU student, prospectus or curious visitor, we hope you will enjoy learning more about the myriad of public performances, events and courses related to string study at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU offers the most comprehensive music faculty of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and

Mission:The Confucius Institute of the State of Washington (CIWA) is committed to promoting intercultural understanding through Chinese language education, Chinese studies, educational exchanges, and community-based activities that facilitate cultural diversity across the State of Washington.CIWA:CIWA is an international partnership involving Pacific Lutheran University, Sichuan University in China, Seattle Public Schools, Chongqing Jiaotong University and The Alliance for Education. It was

Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety

Dr. Rae Linda Brown Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects Showcase May 9th, 2025 Submissions are now open!Submissions will close March 21, 2025 APPLY HEREAbout Dr. Rae Linda Brown Dr. Rae Linda Brown PLU’s annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. During her brief tenure as PLU’s provost, Dr. Brown launched the first campus wide Undergraduate Research

PLU Flute Studies PLU fosters a vibrant and exciting environment for flutists to continue their musical growth.The Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble’s latest project is music to our ears.See upcoming flute events hereInformation on Music ScholarshipsFollow us on Facebook!

Corps. Bonnie Nelson '08 (Mongolia 2011-2013) participating in a traditional hair cutting ceremony for the young daughter of her friend and fellow teacher. Jihan Grettenberger '12 Teaching students in Panama where she served in the Peace Corps from 2014-2016. Peace Corps Prep Application Cycle 2024-2025 application opens – September 3, 2024 1st deadline – 10/15 (applications received by this date will be reviewed for acceptance) 2nd deadline – 3/15 (applications received by this date will be