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  • The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium.

    gaming culture, but it treats nerds as people as opposed to stereotypes. “We really work hard to create projects that you don’t have to feel guilty about laughing at,” he said of his production company, Zombie Orpheus Entertainment. “We’re not punching down.” That approach directly relates to Dobyns’ activism, which started during his time as a student at PLU. He was heavily involved with Harmony, an advocacy group for the LGBTQ community at the time. He said using media to bring people together is a

  • TACOMA, Wash. (May 9, 2016)— Works by Pacific Lutheran University senior art and design majors are on display now in the University Gallery in Ingram Hall. The exhibition includes paintings, letterpress prints, sculptures and ceramics, and will run through May 27. The University Gallery is open Monday through…

    Previous PLU senior Kelly Hall prepares to graduate with an indigenous studies major she designed herself Read Next PLU students work to get out the vote, register students to boost civic engagement in local community COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found

  • The value of a college education increases when graduates have a better understanding of religion’s diversity and influence in regional, national, and global life.

    Biblical Lit. ASCH Society of Christian Ethics My Academic Pathway Course Catalog ListingSpring 2023 Religion CapstonesQ&A with triple major Allison Sheflo '23PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies, and religion.FacultyLearn more about the religion departments faculty and staff membersMoreLearning OutcomesRead about the learning outcomes for General Education for Religion majors & minorsMore

    Professor Agnes Choi, Chair
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    Hauge Administration Building Admin 207-F 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022 Two Anniversaries, One World Premiere October 5, 2022

  • The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.

    the workforce directly or pursue graduate studies. You can find PLU graduates from the Department of Social Work in hospitals, schools, and community health centers, providing support for illness, therapy, and youth services. Witness their impact in rehabilitation centers for prisoners and drug and alcohol support; experience outreach and long-term care in nursing homes and shelters. From aiding military members and veterans to leading nonprofits and shaping policies, social workers make a

    Heidi Brocious, BSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 104 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
    Anissa Rogers, MSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 7, 2016)- Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Nicole Laumb ’11 did and plans to do it again. “The giggles were endless,” she told her loyal Facebook followers at the end of the tour with the Flynn Creek…

    do it again. “The giggles were endless,” she told her loyal Facebook followers at the end of the tour with the Flynn Creek Circus, based out of Mendocino, California. Laumb’s final post rounded out months of social media updates that included videos and photos of her doing spins and splits on a rope with a hand loop — a routine called Spanish web — above 63 audiences throughout 10 cities. A winding vocational path led Laumb to the circus life. She earned a journalism degree at Pacific Lutheran

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 27, 2016)- The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium. The characters: five nerdy dudes, each with a handful of dice and plenty of junk food. This is “The Gamers,” a…

    . “We’re not punching down.”   That approach directly relates to Dobyns’ activism, which started during his time as a student at PLU. He was heavily involved with Harmony, an advocacy group for the LGBTQ community at the time. He said using media to bring people together is a natural progression. “This is a silly comedy about gaming, but we are also making a show that addresses meaningful values,” Dobyns said. “We’re not hitting people over the head.” He added that other shows he’s produced — including

  • In the Department of Philosophy undergraduate study is fundamental in pursuing the most important questions regarding one’s understanding of themselves, others and the world in which they

    ? What is the ethical treatment of research animals? When should a nation go to war and is it ever justified? Philosophers ask about the nature of the human person. Are there moral, aesthetic, and religious values that can be adopted rationally and used to guide our decisions? Philosophy majors have gone on to practice law, study science, or enter the world of business or journalism.Quick Links My Academic Pathway Catalog NEW Innovation Studies Minor Northwest Regional Ethics Bowl SOPHIA Food

    Department of Philosophy
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    Associate Professor Mike Schleeter, Chair of Philosophy Administration Building Room 222 F Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Friday, December 8, 2017, three PLU students will present the results of their summer research projects in a public presentation connected to PLU’s Business and Economic History program. The presenters are Michael Diambri, Teresa…

    research and write a significant research project on Northwest business and economic history. Each original project was supported by a generous donation from the Benson Family Foundation, and also the expert guidance of faculty members Beth Kraig (History), Karen Travis (Economics), and Rebekah Mergenthal (History), who worked with the students throughout the summer. Michael Diambri’s research project is entitled “A Queer Place: Exploring Historical Case Studies of Seattle’s Queer Bars and Clubs

  • Established in 2022 through a gift from David and Lorilie Steen, the Steen Family Symposium brings informed speakers who challenge current thinking and propose healthy change to the PLU campus for

    .” The symposium reflects the PLU Environmental Studies Program’s commitment to thinking about environmental issues from intersectional perspectives that bring into focus the connection between the health of the environment and the health of people and their communities.Additionally, the Steen Family Symposium serves as an anchor program of Earth & Diversity Week and inspiration for its annual week long theme. PAST STEEN FAMILY SYMPOSIUM & EARTH DAY SPEAKERS 2023 Eileen V. Quigley2023 Taylor