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  • Tacoma, May 16, 2021 This week we interviewed Mariken Lund , a PLU junior and Innovation Studies minor who recently started her own sustainable clothing business in Norway. Mariken is an international student who normally studies Business and other subjects on the PLU campus. However,…

    through two courses in the Innovation Studies program with Professor Michael Halvorson. Despite learning online, the lessons stuck. “The goal of Innovation Studies is to help us be creative and multiply our impact through teaming and social initiatives. I was hooked!” Lund continued to experiment with clothing design and her friends began to notice. During Winter 2020, she decided to advertise some of her hand-made products to people in the Oslo area. The response was strong enough that she launched

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 20, 2016)- In the opera titled “Fiery Jade — Cai Yan,” the ancient story of Chinese poet Cai Yan proves an excellent example of diverse perspectives and student-faculty collaboration. The opera’s first production runs Nov. 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20…

    . 20 at 3 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University. HOW IT’S MADE The music for Fiery Jade is composed by Greg Youtz, PLU professor of music and composer, and the script — known as a libretto — is written by poet Zhang Er. “I just love getting inside a poet’s words,” Youtz said. “When you set words to music, you get deeply inside the poet’s creative space.”    Youtz has been particularly fascinated with Chinese music for more than 25 years. Er is a professor at The Evergreen State College. Her academic

  • Riley Dolan, ‘19, a double major in Hispanic Studies and Political Science, interned with the U.S embassy program during the summer of 2017.

    abroad had a particularly big influence on him, inspiring him to take a closer look at foreign governments, genocide studies, and digital mapping. Research in itself can open new avenues for anyone, and can inspire and support a cause worth fighting or defending. That’s why it is important to conduct research: the experiences gained through meaningful global research are life shaping!Ashley Carreño-Millan is a PLU junior, with a double major in Hispanic Studies and English Writing.  She is a

  • *Effective January 2019* Upon completion of their degree, Religion majors will be able to: Explain “Religion” as a category of analysis in academic contexts, identifying when and how religious

    reading, scholarly thesis-driven research and writing, and effective oral presentation. Student Learning Outcomes in General EducationReligion Courses SkillsSpring 2012SkillsStudents in lower-division Religion courses should accomplish: Basic reading: accurate reporting on texts, beginning to identify an author’s assumptions and the structures of arguments Basic writing: writing a short paper (5-7 pages) for clear expression and understanding in lower division courses; command of basic grammar

  • In less than six months, Mariken Lund ’22 built a website for her sustainable clothing business, received a crush of orders, and started averaging 60,000+ views on TikTok and other social media platforms. And she did it all during a pandemic. Lund is an international…

    . Despite learning online, the lessons stuck. “The goal of Innovation Studies is to help us be creative and multiply our impact through teaming and social initiatives,” she said. “I was hooked!” Lund continued to experiment with clothing design and her friends began to notice. During Winter 2020, she decided to advertise some of her hand-made products to people in the Oslo area. The response was strong enough that she launched Elskthestudio.com, a clothing business focused on women’s fashion and

  • Swager press release July 26, 2016

    is described by colleagues as an “incredibly creative and inventive organic chemist.” They say that he does not just publish papers, he takes the next steps to be sure that the materials are used in applications that protect the public and the military, are used in the food and agriculture industry, and make a significant impact on human welfare. He has published more than 400 peer reviewed manuscripts and has more than 70 issued patents. Dr Swager’s awards include the 2016 Gustavus John Esselen

  • See all the projects and art that our Art and Design seniors have created.

    Gestalt: 2021 Senior Capstone Portfolios See all the projects and art that our Art and Design seniors have created. Meet Our Students Jazper ArnettBA, Studio Arts | Communication minor Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jazper is an aspiring graphic designer. Being heavily inspired by anime and comics, he too wants to impact others with his creations. Portfolio Bryant BartlettBFA, Graphic Design Bryant Bartlett is a designer and creative problem solver from Tacoma, Washington. As an

  • The language of instruction of all French/Francophone literature and film courses is English. No French is required if you enroll in the course at the 200 level.

    stories of those who have been forgotten. Work for the course includes individual essays, creative group projects, and community engagement through a visit to a food bank. French 204/404: Quoi de neuf? New Trends in Francophone Popular Culture – GE, IT This course explores the emerging trends and contemporary manifestations of popular culture in Francophone Africa and the diasporas. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will critically examine various forms of popular culture, including

  • Choir of the West - Richard Nance, Conductor University Chorale - Brian Galante, Conductor University Symphony Orchestra - Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Conductor

    A Christmas Celebration from Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Conductor University Chorale – Brian Galante, Conductor University Symphony Orchestra – Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Conductor The music on this album represents works from the 2011 and 2012 Christmas concert seasons, and features a new large work for choir and orchestra by Dr. David Deacon-Joyner, Associate Professor of Music. “Unto Us,” composed in 2012, is a prime example of the excellent creative work PLU

  • ENTRANCE PRE-REQUISITES Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 60 Semester Credits (junior status by start of program – Fall entry only).

    ) Psychology 101: Introduction to Psychology Writing 101: Writing Seminar Math 123: Modern Elementary Mathematics I WEST-B(Basic Skills Test for Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) or equivalent SAT/ACT Score (Official SAT/ACT scores must be sent to PLU. Equivalent scores are based on test date.) SAT: Reading 500 or 27, Math 515 or 27.5, Writing 490 or 28 ACT: Reading 22, Math 22, Writing 8 or 23 TEACHER CERTIFICATION CO-REQUISITES BAE Teacher Certification Specific Courses (with C grade or better