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  • Lute Faculty and Staff Support Network (FASSN) is a confidential, short-term, informal peer-mentoring program through which PLU faculty and staff can offer care to one another.

    are participating voluntarily, on non-working time, and are not compensated for participation. As a condition of participation, having been advised that this is not professional counseling or therapy, participants agree to waive any and all claims arising out participation in the Lute FASSN program against PLU, its employees (including other participating employees), trustees, officers, directors, and agents.Learn more about the matching processLearn more about who can participateParticipate now

  • Knutson Lecture

    Jews and social justice, it’s my job to turn it on its head…and convince you to think about things in new, different, and exciting ways. When I was hired at SF State, its president Robert Corrigan urged me to devote my career to the “town-gown relationship.” He asked, and I gladly agreed, to become a public intellectual. I want to translate the scholarship and learning of the university into the larger community. With President Corrigan’s blessing, I jumped in, offering talks everywhere that would

  • The PLU Diversity Center is committed to empowering the PLU community to engage in dialogue, programs, and initiatives that promote and enhance equity, agency, and action.

    Welcome to the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability! Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability (DJS) is a framework that engages the interdependency of ourselves, our communities, and our environments. With this framework, we desire to create systems and build relationships where all can thrive.  The Center for DJS works with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to imagine and create equitable and thriving communities, and offer a network of advocacy resources.  Our

    The Diversity Center
    Anderson University Center Room 150 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The PLU Department of Geosciences prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific

    Mission StatementThe Department of Earth Science prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific process. Earth Science is distinct in that we investigate the dynamic and complex earth across a wide range of time and geographic scales.Department GoalsThe Department of Earth Science strives to: Prepare students for lives as geoscience professionals, educators, and active citizens

  • 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

    Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

    Hispanic and Latino Studies
    253-536-5132
    Administration Building Room 220 H Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Pacific Lutheran University teaches students to understand the social and structural context of our human experience.

    Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school Read Article Systemic Racism Statement Read the Statement Why Study Sociology? Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance. Quick Facts Sociology major Allen Tugade ’24 has been a dynamic researcher and student leader at PLU More Sociology & Criminal Justice at PLUWhether we

    Professor Laura McCloud, Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 242 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU Counseling, Health & Wellness Services (CHWS) provides integrated medical, mental health, and wellness care to enable optimal student overall well-being.

    TimelyCareHealthCounselingCare NetworkAccommodationsDean of StudentsWSR Announcements Covid Tests AvailableOrder your free COVID tests through this link: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6759/Current-COVID-19-Guidance-and-RestrictioWellbeing Services and ResourcesWelcome to PLU Wellbeing Services and Resources – your comprehensive support system for university life.  Our focus is to promote holistic wellbeing across various facets of your student experience.  Whether it’s mental and physical

  • Knutson Lecture

    Lutheran Studies, marit.trelstad@plu.edu Dr. Michael Zbaraschuk, Chair of the Religion Department, zbarasgm@plu.edu Registration has closed BiographyDr. Jacqueline Bussie is an award-winning author, professor, theologian, and student of life in all its messy beauty, as well as a much sought after speaker and workshop facilitator. Her first book, The Laughter of the Oppressed won the national Trinity Prize. Her 2nd book, Outlaw Christian: Finding Authentic Faith by Breaking the Rules won the 2017 Gold

  • The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept.

    Anderson University Center, with events also in Lagerquist Concert Hall. This conference will focus on the liberating and reforming role singing has played in the Protestant tradition from its very beginning. Participants will be invited to participate in song and learn about the role music has played in the Lutheran and Gospel music traditions.Following the conference, the National Lutheran Choir, directed by Dr. David Cherwien, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 in Lagerquist Concert Hall

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates

    discuss racial difference and fear of white guilt, Temple-Thurston said, Trinidad is the antithesis. “I wanted a shift in their racial consciousness,” she said of students who travel there. The diversity-interested program was the first of its kind to arrive in Trinidad and Tobago. It intentionally thrusts students into the thick of cultural diversity. #LutesAwayView social media posts by Lutes who are making a difference all over the world. “Trinidadians say it like it is,” Temple-Thurston said. “It