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PLU hosts Special Olympics Washington events Posted by: Kari Plog / May 31, 2017 Image: Pacific Lutheran University hosted the sixth annual Special Olympics Basketball Clinic in January 2017. (Photo courtesy of Athletics) May 31, 2017 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 31, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University will welcome about 3,000 people for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics, which the university is hosting for the first time.Roughly 800 athletes will

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020 By Silong ChhunPLU Marketing and CommunicationsOn November 18, Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be co-hosting a virtual edition of The People's Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race.The People’s Gathering is a professional and personal

PLU announces plans for a full return to campus this fall Posted by: Zach Powers / March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University has announced the intention to return to in-person learning for Fall 2021. The news was shared with campus last Friday in an email from President Allan Belton.“Like every action we’ve undertaken as a community during the pandemic, this decision is being made in full consideration of public-health guidelines and

Powell-Heller Conference to explore the timely theme of “Holocaust Distortion and Denial” Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 25, 2021 October 25, 2021 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing and Communications The 2021 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9 .a.m to 1 p.m. at Pacific Lutheran University. The conference will be available online and will offer limited in-person attendance. Registration is currently open. This year the conference theme is

Soccer legend, advocate, and broadcaster Julie Foudy to deliver PLU commencement address Posted by: Zach Powers / March 1, 2022 Image: (Photo courtesy of Julie Foudy) March 1, 2022 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning

PLU introduces new Doctor of Education in educational leadership Posted by: mhines / May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing and CommunicationsPLU officials announced the launch of a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership program. The program will focus on educational leadership in P-12 schools, preparing graduates to serve as district superintendents and in other education strategy and leadership roles.“We are thrilled to announce the new Ed.D in Educational

Physics Chair Bret Underwood receives 2023 K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / January 25, 2024 Image: Students in Physics Chair Bret Underwood’s PHYS 310 course titled “Methods of Experimental Physics” experiment with big coils of wire and magnetic fields. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) January 25, 2024 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing & Communications The K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research recognizes up to two faculty scholars who have made

PLU welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and VP Shalita Myrick to campus Posted by: Zach Powers / June 11, 2024 Image: Shalita Myrick is PLU’s new chief operating officer and vice president for administrative services (photo by Sy Bean/PLU). June 11, 2024 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsShalita Myrick, Pacific Lutheran University’s new chief operating officer and vice president for administrative services, has one major takeaway after completing her first week on the job. “This is

PLU Student Continues Internship Despite Pandemic Gurjot Kang ‘21 grows her skills and makes an impact as a Tacoma Housing Authority intern Posted by: vcraker / March 25, 2021 Image: Gurjot Kang tabling for the Tacoma housing authority at a community event March 25, 2021 By By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsDespite the challenges and uncertainty of life during the pandemic, PLU student Gurjot Kang ’21 is finding ways to build her skills and improve the community through her

Q&A with RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 Posted by: vcraker / November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021 By By Zach Powers '10Director of Marketing and Communications The PLU Residence Hall Association, or RHA, brings students together for social events, community forums, and to advocate for residence hall-related issues. RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 thinks of his role in building a vibrant student community as a campus vocation. We met with him on the first day of class to discuss the