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  • Ringing in PLU’s 125th year Watch live coverage of PLU’s 2014 Convocation, the official kickoff to the university’s 125th academic year. We are excited for the start of PLU’s 125th academic year! President Thomas W. Krise invites new and continuing students, as well as family…

    Convocation all classes are cancelled, and all campus offices are closed as well. Opening Day Schedule Classes begin Monday, September 8, 2014. 8:15 a.m.………New Students gather at Red Square 8:00-11:15 a.m.…..Classes cancelled & PLU offices close; Continuing students gather in Olson Auditorium 8:45 a.m.………New Student processional begins 9:00 a.m.………Convocation (Olson Auditorium) 10:15 a.m.……..Involvement Fair (Foss Field) 11:15 a.m.……..Classes start & PLU offices open Read Previous Today’s Chapel at PLU

  • Did you know PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainer? We even have an “ Is the Mountain out ” cam. Whether you’re all about that hiking life, conquering peaks, rocking snowshoes, shredding on skis, or just soaking in the majestic vibes (and snapping…

    YouTube Short: Only 1 hour to The Mountain Posted by: mhines / December 8, 2023 December 8, 2023 Did you know PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainer? We even have an “Is the Mountain out” cam. Whether you’re all about that hiking life, conquering peaks, rocking snowshoes, shredding on skis, or just soaking in the majestic vibes (and snapping pics for the ‘gram), Mount Rainier National Park is an excellent spot for PLU students to experience adventure and community. Check out this YouTube

  • In the movie Jerry Maguire , the lead character is an incredibly successful and charismatic sports agent. Jerry has a crisis of conscience one night, after the young son of one of his injured players curses him out. Jerry realizes he’s come to value his…

    faculty and staff. We are also nearing decision time on the key priorities put forth by the PLU community for our next comprehensive fund-raising campaign, which seeks to raise more than $100 million, and we recently signed a commitment letter to complete bond refinancing, which will improve our bottom line. The fiscal 2017 savings from this refinancing are estimated at $2.5 million, and annual savings through 2037 of more than $700,000. These savings are being put toward an operating reserve and

  • The Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (CB2), is establishing a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) designed to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate in industry-directed fundamental research opportunities in the fields of bioplastics and biocomposites. The students will gain hands-on experience with synthesis,…

    plastics and composite materials. Applications Due March 1, 2017. During the program, the students will participate in a series of bioplastics short courses, have responsibility for an independent research project performed with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and engage with leading industry experts from the Industrial Advisory Board of the CB2. Find more information here. Read Previous Minority Science Writers Summer Internship Read Next 2017 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research

  • The Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union will present a tour preview concert on Tuesday, July 11th at 7:30 pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall. This summer’s two-week tour will be to France, with concerts scheduled in Arles, Alixan, Colmar, Troyes, Bayeux and Paris. The tour repertoire…

    Choral Union Tour Preview Concert Posted by: marshrl / July 3, 2017 July 3, 2017 The Pacific Lutheran University Choral Union will present a tour preview concert on Tuesday, July 11th at 7:30 pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall. This summer’s two-week tour will be to France, with concerts scheduled in Arles, Alixan, Colmar, Troyes, Bayeux and Paris. The tour repertoire includes works by Ko Matsushita, Jake Runestad, Francis Poulenc, Cecilia McDowall, Kirke Mechem, Stephen Paulus, Eric Whitacre and

  • Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projects Deadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to…

    Grant opportunities for education research Posted by: hassonja / December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 Spencer Foundation invites proposals for education research projectsDeadline: February 1, 2018 Award: up to $50,000 The Small Research Grants program is intended to support education research projects with budgets of $50,000 or less. In keeping with the Spencer Foundation’s mission, this program aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived

  • New BSN STTI Inductees New ELMSN STTI Inductees Sydney Anderson Alexandra Ashleman Meg Burnett Emily Chandler Tempest Day Heather Dixon Megan Hamlin-Fry Ashley Hasenauer-Ahlers Matthew Kinney Kristy Knoerr Jamie Lopez Stephanie Martin Holly McAntosh James Perryman Ashley Reynolds Paige Runco Kristen Schmit Ciani Torres Sony…

    Congratulations to our new Sigma Theta Tau International Inductees Posted by: priggekl / April 26, 2017 April 26, 2017 New BSN STTI Inductees New ELMSN STTI Inductees Sydney Anderson Alexandra Ashleman Meg Burnett Emily Chandler Tempest Day Heather Dixon Megan Hamlin-Fry Ashley Hasenauer-Ahlers Matthew Kinney Kristy Knoerr Jamie LopezStephanie Martin Holly McAntosh James Perryman Ashley Reynolds Paige Runco Kristen Schmit Ciani Torres Sony Tuggle Rachel “Scout” Watanabe Samrawit ZeinuHunter

  • In 1967, University of Washington requested the men’s rowing crew return of the famed “Husky Clipper,“ which the Huskies had used to win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The Huskies committed to loaning another in trade, but there was one significant issue. The Lutes were…

    50th anniversary celebration of PLU’s ‘Rowdown Crew’ Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 15, 2017 Image: The PLU men’s rowing team takes a bold risk to row the ‘Loyal Shoudy’ shell down from Union Bay to Point Defiance in 1967. (Photo: Cary Tolman) June 15, 2017 In 1967, University of Washington requested the men's rowing crew return of the famed ``Husky Clipper,`` which the Huskies had used to win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The Huskies committed to loaning another in trade, but there was one

  • The Chemistry Department at the University of North Texas is now accepting applications for its Summer 2018 NSF-REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) Program. The ten-week program will begin  May 29  (arriving  May 27 ).  Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, and housing will be provided. …

    2018 UNT Chemistry NSF-REU Program Posted by: alemanem / November 3, 2017 November 3, 2017 The Chemistry Department at the University of North Texas is now accepting applications for its Summer 2018 NSF-REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) Program. The ten-week program will begin May 29 (arriving May 27).  Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, and housing will be provided.  Funds are available to help defray travel costs to and from the REU site, which is located in the northern

  • The University of Nebraska is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Research Program.  The 10-week residential summer research experience provides mentoring and research participation while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life at a research university. Participants all receive competitive stipends, room and board, travel/transport,…

    Summer Research Opportunities at the University of Nebraska Posted by: alemanem / November 29, 2017 November 29, 2017 The University of Nebraska is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Research Program.  The 10-week residential summer research experience provides mentoring and research participation while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life at a research university. Participants all receive competitive stipends, room and board, travel/transport, graduate school