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  • The Language of Hate https://www.plu.edu/hgst/the-language-of-hate/

    used by those who aim to confuse, to undermine and ultimately to destroy. Such language of hate has, if anything, become “normalized” by the massive expansion of online communications as they are exploited both by those in power and by the anonymous purveyors of verbal intimidation.Thanks to a generous gift by Natalie Mayer, this lecture is free and open to the public.Event Details: Speaker: Lid King, Ph.D. Respondent: Chuck Tanner Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, May 2 Place: Scandinavian Cultural

  • “What Makes a Man Start Fires?” https://www.plu.edu/hgst/what-makes-a-man-start-fires/

    convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity in late 2018.Event Details: Speaker: Alexander Hinton, Ph.D. Time: 7 p.m. Date: Thursday, April 11 Place: Scandinavian Cultural Center Free and open to the public.More about Alexander HintonIn this talk marking the 40th anniversary of the end of the Cambodian genocide, Hinton considers some of the reasons Khmer Rouge like “Brother Number Two” Nuon Chea “started fires of genocide” before concluding with a discussion of the connections between the Khmer

  • Holocaust Conference https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-distortion-and-denial/

    attendance is limited and attendees will need to show proof of vaccination (or proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the start time). PLU will continue to follow Washington State and CDC’s COVID-19’s guidelines for the safety of our community. For more details on PLU’s policy, please see the Public Events on PLU Campus page.PLU’s mission to support the education of our students and larger community on issues of diversity and justice are intimately connected to the study of the

    Powell-Heller Holocaust Education Conference
    253-535-7294 or 253-535-7669
    phconf@plu.edu
    12180 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

  • Benefits https://www.plu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

    PLU is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program which offers a variety of benefit options to meet the diverse needs of our employees. From medical care to retirement – with wellness ideas, time off benefits and continuing education opportunities in between – the benefits program was created because we understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Monthly Wellness Tip: Click here to get your Flu shot! Click here to learn about long-term COVID-19 symptoms. Click here for more information on

  • Licensed Zoom Accounts Now Available to All Faculty https://www.plu.edu/itech/news/zoom/

    ” the next time you sign into Zoom. Approximately 1 hour after the consolidation process is complete a license will automatically be assigned to your account. After consolidation, you can Login to PLU’s Zoom with your ePass at plu.edu/zoom to continue accessing your account. ***A note about existing Zoom accounts created using email aliases as the login name rather than PLU ePass usernames. In those cases I&TS will need to work with the account holders to complete the final steps to enable full

  • New piano chair looks forward to a new chapter at PLU https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2011/10/21/new-piano-chair-looks-forward-to-a-new-chapter-at-plu/

    New piano chair looks forward to a new chapter at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 21, 2011 October 21, 2011 After more than 25 years performing piano, Oksana Ezhokina opens a new chapter of her life as an Assistant Professor of Music and Chair of Piano Studies at PLU. Ezhokina performed in Lagerquist Concert Hall as a guest artist in 2000 for the very first time and says she was immediately taken with the school and the collaborative environment. “It was the spirit of the faculty, the

  • The upcoming Choral Concert will be music to our ears https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2017/10/16/the-upcoming-choral-concert-will-be-music-to-our-ears/

    stage to sing F. Melius Christiansen’s arrangement of Beautiful Savior. TicketsTuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 at 8pm Buy“The PLU Choral Concert is always one of my favorite events of the year. It’s always exciting to hear the new versions of our choral ensembles for the first time. I also love having them all combine to sing Beautiful Savior with the alumni at the end of the concert. It’s a powerful symbol of the great PLU choral tradition,” Richard Nance, conductor of the Choir of

  • The Longs – Our Rachel Carson Donors https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/rachel-carson/donors/

    enjoys helping elementary school children with their reading. Helen, for many years, has served on the Boards of the University of Vermont Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, the Burlington Garden Club, and Joseph’s House. Together, the Longs enjoy gardening, bicycling, cooking, travel, and reading and currently spend winters in Arizona. They also enjoy time and activities with their grandchildren. In 2015, Dr. George and Mrs. Helen Long named Pacific Lutheran University as a beneficiary of their

  • Killer instincts https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/07/07/killer-instincts/

    , setting a new mark at 5.34 – fourth best in the nation. She was named conference player of the year and voted by DIII coaches as freshman player of the year. She is PLU’s only NCAA first-team All- American in volleyball. “I knew she was going to be good, because she is good,” said head coach Kevin Aoki, himself a four-time con­ference coach of the year. “But she definitely exceeded expectations.” Why? “She does all the skills well,” says Aoki. “And she’s a humble player. That’s important – team

  • Cammocks ensure PLU remains a place for students to grow https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/11/01/cammocks-ensure-plu-remains-a-place-for-students-to-grow/

    November 1, 2010 Cammocks ensure PLU remains a place for students to grow By Chris Albert There is one thing Craig Cammock ’91 finds to be true every time he encounters a Lute in the world: “They’re always a pleasure to run into.” It’s a big reason why Cammock and his wife, Carrie, support education at Pacific Lutheran University through financial support to initiatives like Q Club student scholarships, the Morken Center, the athletic fields and gifts to the economics department, which included