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  • Leaders from the Nisqually Indian Tribe visited Pacific Lutheran University earlier this month to take possession of materials from a PLU anthropology excavation done around Woodard Bay, Washington in the 1990s. This repatriation process was led by Associate Professor of Anthropology Bradford Andrews and Faculty…

    Center Museum in Neah Bay. Planning for the next repatriation project is underway and will be a collaborative effort with tribal groups in Arizona.Study Anthropology at PLUAnthropology examines the politics, medicine, kinship, art and religion of various peoples and times. Read Previous PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree Read Next Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

  • We are Pacific Lutheran University. Inquiry. Service. Leadership. Care. PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their

    work, and has shown me what it means to care for your community. These values make me a better leader and I have PLU to thank for that. Kennedy Gwin ‘20, Current Student Former ASPLU president CHOOSE YOUR NEXT PATHMAJORS & ACADEMIC PROGRAMSPacific Lutheran University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, creative writing, education, kinesiology, marriage & family therapy and nursing. Find the program that fits for you.Undergraduate ProgramsGraduate

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  • Shane Gutierrez takes a corner kick at PLU’s new soccer complex. Photo by John Froschauer. Fields of Dreams Changes to PLU’s athletic facilities will improve not only the student-athlete experience, but the experiences of all students By Steve Hansen In many ways, the season-opening 4-2…

    athletic facility renovations that have been taking place during the past two years. Some changes – like the artificial-turf field and an additional natural turf field to the west of it – are obvious. The new fields provide ample space not only for intercollegiate competition, but for all students’ recreational needs. Other changes may not be immediately apparent, but they also enhance the PLU student experience. For instance, the construction of an all-weather track (which allowed the university the

  • As we begin an unprecedented school year, our students and faculty have adapted to continue their study of music while practicing safety measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and rehearsing outside in the fresh air. Scroll through these photos to see how PLU…

    Music Lessons in the Time of Corona Posted by: Reesa Nelson / October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020 As we begin an unprecedented school year, our students and faculty have adapted to continue their study of music while practicing safety measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and rehearsing outside in the fresh air. Scroll through these photos to see how PLU has adapted. Dr. Jennifer Rhyne conducts a socially distant outdoor flute lesson with student Paige Balut in the parking

  • Graduate nursing education is a multifaceted, dynamic, and rigorous process organized to prepare professional nurses for advanced nursing practice roles.

    Graduate Programs in NursingHow far do you want to take your nursing career?Graduate nursing education is a multifaceted, dynamic, and rigorous process organized to prepare professional nurses for advanced nursing practice roles. It expands upon the skills and knowledge learned at the baccalaureate level which has been refined through clinical practice experiences. MSN Degree Program Our Master of Science in Nursing program prepares practitioners that are uniquely able to provide direct and

  • Resources Suicide Prevention Couple and Family Therapy Center near PLU (a community resource) Social Media Contact Information Counseling Services Phone: 253-535-7206 Fax: 253-536-5124 Email: counseling@plu.edu Anderson University Center, Suite 300 Tacoma, WA 98447 Open Office Hours Monday: 8:00-noon, 1:00-5:00pm Tuesday: 8:00-noon, 1:00-5:00pm Wednesday: 8:00-noon, 1:00-5:00pm Thursday: 8:00-noon, 1:00-5:00pm Friday: Closed Divisional Links Division of Student Life PLU Wellbeing Services and Resources

  • Holocaust scholar investigates Nazi campaign to “criminalize” Jews By Barbara Clements Michael Berkowitz first came to Professor Robert Ericksen’s attention about 10 years ago, when he first spotted the aspiring Holocaust scholar at the Ohio State University. Since then, Ericksen – PLU’s Kurt Mayer Chair…

    November 4, 2010 Holocaust scholar investigates Nazi campaign to “criminalize” Jews By Barbara Clements Michael Berkowitz first came to Professor Robert Ericksen’s attention about 10 years ago, when he first spotted the aspiring Holocaust scholar at the Ohio State University. Since then, Ericksen – PLU’s Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies – has followed Berkowitz’s career. Prof. Michael Berkowitz will speak at the fall lecture in Holocaust Studies in November on his recent book. The next

  • Academic Credit Credit offered by PLU for which the student can receive an official institutional grade and transcript.  Credit is eligible for transfer and is determined at a ratio of 15 hours of class instruction to one academic credit. Clock Hours A 50-60 minute span of actual class instruction time. Usually for educators, with provider...

    Education Unit (CEU) A CEU is a unit of measure for non-credit activities equal to ten contact hours of participation. Graduate Level Continuing Education Credit Continuing Education credit offered by PLU to students who are receiving a grade letter but are not receiving academic credit and may be accepted as elective credit towards graduate programs as determined by the department/school. Non-Credit A course or program offered without the opportunity to earn academic credit from the institution

  • Each year for about a decade, the “Golden Anniversary” class has decided to create an endowed scholarship as a way of giving back to PLU.

    number of students who transfer or drop out in their Junior or Senior year do so because of this gap. As little as $2,000 per student can tip the scales so more can complete their degree at PLU. After gift aid, federal loans, and work study, many first year students still face “gaps,” which they fill in a variety of ways – additional work outside of PLU, family assistance, and sometimes private loans. This gap typically grows each year the student is at PLU, given that tuition typically goes up 2-4