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  • Churches, Organs, and Art in The Netherlands and Germany University Organist and Associate Professor of Music Paul Tegels takes students to visit historical buildings in the Netherlands and northern Germany.  Organ students will see and play some of the most significant historical instruments in that region,…

    the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries.  Students will experience music in the spaces where many of these great works were first heard.  Museums and cathedrals of the region will help students gain a greater understanding of the times and socio-political climate to contextualize the lives of these great composers. Students start their adventure in Leipzig then travel to Berlin followed by travels to Prague, Salzburg and finally Vienna.  Check here for the full itinerary.Follow their adventures on

  • Following PLU’s annual University Conference kick-off, our faculty members attended a number of breakout sessions, one of which was led by Teresa Ciabattari, chair of Women’s and Gender Studies and associate professor of Sociology. Here, Dr. Ciabattari helps us understand what we can do to…

    more detailed analysis of the student experience across racial-ethnic categories. The good news from these data sources is that PLU students are satisfied with the academic climate on campus. They are satisfied with our academic excellence, course content, faculty knowledge and support, opportunity for intellectual growth, empowerment to learn and academic advising. The not-so-good news is that students of color, particularly African-American students, report lower levels of belonging to the PLU

  • Pacific Lutheran University is many things: a research center, a laboratory, a forum, a leadership institute and—most importantly—a community.

    This is PLU. Posted by: mhines / September 21, 2023 September 21, 2023 Pacific Lutheran University is many things: a research center, a laboratory, a forum, a leadership institute and—most importantly—a community. Read Previous PLU has been teaching music for 130 years Read Next YouTube Short: Campus Engagement Fair 2023 LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November

  • Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of oceanography? If you’re looking for a unique class offering that perfectly embodies the Pacific Northwest (PNW to locals) experience, look no further than ESCI 102: General Oceanography at PLU. This class is also a…

    range of scientific realms, including physics, chemistry, biology, climate science, and geology. By examining the ocean from these diverse perspectives, students gain a comprehensive understanding of its complexities and significance. ESCI 102 allows PLU students to get their hands wet (literally!) with labs and field trips. These hands-on experiences reinforce theoretical concepts and foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world. One of the highlights of ESCI 102 is the field trip to the

  • The University Gallery’s upcoming exhibit provides audiences with a view of the natural world through the eyes of two Washington artists. The University Gallery presents the work of  Cynthia Camlin and Elise Richman in “Each Form Overflows its Present.”  The new exhibition features the ever-changing natural world…

    New exhibit exposes ecological change through art Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 20, 2013 March 20, 2013 The University Gallery’s upcoming exhibit provides audiences with a view of the natural world through the eyes of two Washington artists. The University Gallery presents the work of Cynthia Camlin and Elise Richman in “Each Form Overflows its Present.”  The new exhibition features the ever-changing natural world and is inspired by concerns of climate change. The exhibition will open on

  • Living on the Edge is the story of a community, North Cove in southwest Washington, who are experiencing extreme rates of coastal erosion. North Cove is home to the fastest-eroding Pacific coastline in the United States, and loses about 150 feet of land per year.…

    telling the story of a community in peril,” Dr. Kate Hoyt, Assistant Professor of Communication, and faculty advisor of MediaLab “The public should attend because with our changing climate the issue of coastal erosion will become a much bigger deal for many people in the coming future. It is also a great opportunity to learn the story of North Cove and what makes the residents so resilient and special,” Garrett Johnson, Student Director of the documentary. The premiere will be Saturday, April 27th at

  • Claim: A carbon tax will reduce pollution In general, a tax on an action induces people to do less of the action. A “carbon tax” would raise the price of consuming goods like fossil fuels that cause carbon dioxide emissions, thus giving incentive to consume…

    April 19, 2010 Claim: A carbon tax will reduce pollution In general, a tax on an action induces people to do less of the action. A “carbon tax” would raise the price of consuming goods like fossil fuels that cause carbon dioxide emissions, thus giving incentive to consume less of these. No one likes higher prices. But we as a society pay the cost of polluting emissions in other ways. Using less fossil fuel, for example, would not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions implicated in global climate

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 10, 2019) — Governor Jay Inslee will be holding a town hall at Pacific Lutheran University’s Karen Hille Phillips Center auditorium on Monday, May 13th, at 9 a.m. Gov. Inslee will field student-submitted questions from an ASPLU Lute Vote moderator on a…

    -submitted questions from an ASPLU Lute Vote moderator on a wide array of topics, ranging from homelessness and the opioid epidemic to his opposition of the Tacoma LNG plant currently under construction, climate change and his presidential campaign. The governor’s visit is part of a three-part celebration of PLU’s student body for winning the state-wide Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge this past November — the PLU flag was flown in front of the state capitol building, Lute Vote student

  • Participants at the the 2014 Take Back The Night rally, which focuses on the issue of assault prevention. (John Froschauer, PLU Photographer) Continuing the Conversation: Reaction to Obama Administration Report on Sexual Assault on College Campuses PLU leads the way with innovative programs and outreach…

    Students. “Each summer, we review our existing student conduct policies and programs. This summer’s review will include the recommendations published by the Obama Administration as well,” she said. Warwick said one place to start with improvements might be taking another campus climate survey so the campus can program and intervene effectively with students. The last climate survey—looking at commonly held beliefs of students, and barriers to reporting—was done in 2007. Even before the report, the

  • TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2015)— As part of his official visit to Washington and Alaska in May, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway spoke at Pacific Lutheran University’s Commencement ceremony, where he received a Doctor of Laws jure dignitatis. His Majesty King Harald V…

    . Even today, the Dream of America is strong – not least in places where liberty and freedom are constrained.  *** In the period from 1825 to 1925, roughly 800 000 men and women left Norway to seek a better life in America. For a better life for all, we must harness this pioneer spirit in our work to create a better world. First and foremost to find solutions to one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change.  My generation has little to show for itself when it comes to taking care of the