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  • Students will participate in the ceremony for the college of their degree program. Students graduating with multiple majors will have the opportunity to select the single ceremony they wish to

    College Graduation Schedule by MajorStudents will participate in the ceremony for the college of their degree program. Students graduating with multiple majors will have the opportunity to select the single ceremony they wish to participate in. The Commencement Team will contact you directly to determine which degree you want to walk with. MajorCollegeGraduation Time AnthropologyCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 22, 3:00pm Art & DesignCollege of Professional StudiesFriday, May 23, 11:00am

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 31, 2016)- Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Steve Shumaker ’16 spent 12 years in the military, serving as a crew chief for Black Hawk helicopter mechanics. He now works at Pacific Lutheran University as the Vet Corps Navigator, connecting military-affiliated students with on-…

    ). In addition to the Veterans Day Celebration, the annual PLU Military Appreciation Football Game is this Saturday, Nov. 5. Why are events like this important to service members? In the military we work hard and we train hard. It’s a very serious job and often times lives are at stake. You build a bond that’s as close as family. Some of the best times are when you get to play hard with that family. The PLU Military Appreciation Football Game is a perfect opportunity for that. × × Read Previous

  • Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But deciding where to start and what to write about is often one of the most challenging places to start. We will cover how to pick a topic, how to sound authentic and engaging, and how…

    Suit Up For Senior Year: College Essay Webinar Posted by: vcraker / November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022 Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But deciding where to start and what to write about is often one of the most challenging places to start. We will cover how to pick a topic, how to sound authentic and engaging, and how to engage a reader while at the same time staying within the word count! Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started, and hopefully, you will

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 15, 2017)- Classes are over, tests are on the horizon and therapy dogs are waiting in the wings. It’s the end of spring semester, and for several hundred Lutes that means life after college beckons. Pacific Lutheran University students are fast approaching…

    Commencement 2017: Lutes prepare for life after college Posted by: Kari Plog / May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017 By Staff writersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 15, 2017)- Classes are over, tests are on the horizon and therapy dogs are waiting in the wings. It's the end of spring semester, and for several hundred Lutes that means life after college beckons. Pacific Lutheran University students are fast approaching Commencement 2017, a ceremony that will mark the culmination of their

  • The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs lased 5+ acres in Orting to create a tiny home village for veterans experiencing homelessness.

    Resources for VeteransCampus and Community Resources PLU Center for Military Support Tacoma Veterans Center American Lake VA Hospital Veterans Crisis LineHousing ResourcesThe Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs lased 5+ acres in Orting to create a tiny home village for veterans experiencing homelessness. The project broken ground in January 2020 and are expected to have their first guests move in this Spring. The village can house up to 35 chronically homeless veterans in Pierce

  • JBLM’s Lt. Col. Celia FlorCruz Speaks Feb. 17 as Part of PLU’s “…and Justice for All?” Spring Spotlight Series By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—Lt. Col. Celia FlorCruz has blazed such a major trail in the military that…

    Military Trailblazer Who Was Sexually Assaulted in College Will Share Her Story With PLU Audience Posted by: Sandy Dunham / January 16, 2015 January 16, 2015 JBLM’s Lt. Col. Celia FlorCruz Speaks Feb. 17 as Part of PLU’s “…and Justice for All?” Spring Spotlight Series By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—Lt. Col. Celia FlorCruz has blazed such a major trail in the military that soldiers and civilians alike know the basics of her inspiring

  • BIOL 125/126: Molecules, Cells and Organisms/ Genes, Diversity and Ecology Name: Sean Boaglio Hometown: Longview, Wash. Major: Undeclared, leaning Biology Professor: Jacob Egge, assistant professor of biology Sean’s advice to first-year students: “Study with someone. It is a great way to meet people in your…

    August 5, 2010 BIOL 125/126: Molecules, Cells and Organisms/ Genes, Diversity and Ecology Name: Sean Boaglio Hometown: Longview, Wash. Major: Undeclared, leaning Biology Professor: Jacob Egge, assistant professor of biology Sean’s advice to first-year students: “Study with someone. It is a great way to meet people in your class. And when you explain something to someone else, it also helps you understand it better.” For students who want to enter PLU’s rigorous Health Sciences track, the first

  • Pacific Lutheran University announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation. PLU received a “gold” designation and was ranked the sixth most “military friendly” institution among private universities offering doctorate degrees. Institutions earning the Military Friendly  School designation were evaluated using…

    Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. The 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 7, 2018)— Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at Pacific Lutheran University, is playing matchmaker. “It’s sort of like a dating site,” Farnum said. But Farnum is not talking about the next OKCupid or Match.com. Instead, he’s connecting students through SaLUTE, a…

    skills and managing college workloads, while the veterans offer a valuable perspective about military life. For example, a cadet interested in aviation could have a veteran partner who worked in the aviation branch.   “Cadets can connect with veterans and learn a little bit about what military life has been like for them so they can live by proxy through their experiences,” Farnum said. “And it’s an opportunity for these veterans who have not been students for some time — for some a couple years

  • How do you choose a college? How do you pick the right type of school? What questions should you be asking to narrow down your search and how do you decide where to apply? PLU Admission Counselor Max Boekenoogen breaks down the college search process…

    College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Search Process Posted by: shortea / September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024 How do you choose a college? How do you pick the right type of school? What questions should you be asking to narrow down your search and how do you decide where to apply? PLU Admission Counselor Max Boekenoogen breaks down the college search process for you in this 30 minute webinar! Read Previous PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers Read Next College Prep 101 Webinar