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  • TACOMA, WASH. (July 28, 2015)-  It’s safe to say Forrest Griek ‘00, ’02 loves being at school. Currently the principal of Tacoma’s Browns Point Elementary, Griek has spent his career serving in a variety of positions at schools throughout the South Sound, including Todd Beamer…

    excited about the new opportunity and says several opportunities he took advantage of while a student at PLU shaped his passion for education.What does it mean to you to have been selected as a national Emerging Leader in education?  I’m humbled to be selected and honored to represent Tacoma Schools and Browns Point Elementary. As an ASCD Emerging Leader, I will have access to professional growth opportunities that reach beyond our state. I hope to use this new knowledge to improve my practice and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2016)- Kamari Sharpley-Ragin reluctantly admits that he used to joke about racism. The ninth-grader from Lincoln High School in Tacoma says it didn’t seem like a big deal, since he never really experienced overt discrimination himself. Now, he says he knows…

    final handbook. “Many of them had never ridden public transit at all,” Kraig said of her students. The bus passes were free for students; some of the proceeds came from the provost’s Innovative Teaching Grant, reserved for faculty members with spur-of-the-moment ideas or out-of-the-ordinary methods that promise improved instruction. The rest came out of Kraig’s own pocket. The class and partnership were brand new, and Kraig said she couldn’t have done it without the four teaching assistants. The

  • The Office of Advancement works to raise charitable contributions, which support the mission of Pacific Lutheran University.

    programs and services that make a PLU education distinctive. Please visit our donation page to make a gift now. The PLU Tax Identification Number is 91-0565571.IRA Charitable Rollover GiftsIf you are 70 1⁄2 or older and have a traditional IRA, you are eligible to make a tax-free gift to PLU directly from your IRA, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on your tax returns. Use our new tool to make a tax-free donation today!Quick Links Donate Online Donate By Mail Other Ways To Give FAQPLU

    Office of Advancement
    253-535-8377
    12501 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0018
  • The PLU Department of Kinesiology (KINS) provides a rich variety of educational experiences that help students satisfy both General University Requirements (GURs), as well as pre-professional

    From the Court to the Classroom: Sianna Iverson’s continued resilience and drive is taking her from PLU to Duke University More Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series: "Facing Uncomfortable Truths" – Dr. Richard Lapchick More PLU’s new anatomy and physiology lab is the first in a series of science upgrades More Why Study Kinesiology? It is a dynamic and growing field with applications to a wide array of allied health, medicine, fitness, education, sport, and recreation related professions

    Current Hours
    Monday: 8am - 4pm
    Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
    Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
    Thursday: 8am - 4pm
    Friday: 8am - 4pm
    Department of Kinesiology
    Olson Auditorium Building Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and

    service shapes a common life and mission. Lutheran Studies at PLU welcomes students, faculty, staff, and alumni into this global network, into the significant dialogue between cultures as we engage the pressing economic, political, and social issues of the new millennium. In January 2011, the PLU Board of Regents established a professorship in Lutheran Studies and confirmed the nomination of Dr. Samuel Torvend as the first University Professor of Lutheran Studies. Dr. Marit Trelstad is the second

    Lutheran Studies at PLU
    Hauge Administration Building Room 220C Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program in the Seattle-Tacoma area is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.

    major in Business Administration or Management Science and Quantitative Methods. Our Business Administration track focuses on strategy, innovation and effective decision making. In Management Science and Quantitative Methods students will be introduced to the quantitative methods used in all areas of Business Analytics.Both MBA programs admit new students for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms and can be completed in 9-21 months in a full-time student status. Our business administration degree

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University was ranked one of the “Best 295 Business Schools” by the Princeton Review and named one of the best value colleges in Washington state by BestValueSchools.com. The Best 295 Business Schools rankings were created using a survey of…

    found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and VP Shalita Myrick to campus June 11, 2024 PLU French professor Rebecca Wilkin wins the 2024 Translation Prize June 7, 2024

  • 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
    253-536-5132
    Associate Professor Mike Schleeter, Chair of Philosophy Administration Building Room 222 F Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLUTO stands for PLU Teaching Online. It represents a set of initiatives which support faculty in the development of online, blended, and technology-facilitated courses.

    options for technology-rich instruction. With offering blended and online courses, PLU supports and promotes high-quality learning experiences consistent with PLU values. PLUTO programming and staff support faculty during course design and delivery.Who is PLUTO for?PLUTO Programming is open to all faculty. Participation in PLUTO Essentials is recommended for all faculty new to teaching at PLU or those unfamiliar with Sakai and other learning technologies at PLU. The PLUTO+ program is designed for any

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    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    PLU Teaching Online
    Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Office of the Registrar supports the mission of Pacific Lutheran University by enforcing academic policy and providing administrative services to the academic community.

    Current students and faculty can chat with the Registrar’s Office during regular business hours using their PLU Google account. Click Google Chat, click the ‘New Chat’ button found in the upper left corner, then chat ‘registrar@plu.edu’. Phone: 253-535-7131 Office: Hauge Administration Building, Room 130, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM When possible, appointments are advised. Upcoming Dates & Important NoticesSummer 2024 Last Day to File Pass/Fail (Term II): Monday, July 22nd

    Current Hours
    Monday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Tuesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Wednesday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Thursday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Friday: 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
    Office of the Registrar
    Hauge Administration Building, Room 130 Tacoma, WA 98447