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  • By Michael Halvorson ’85 On Thursday October 19, 2023, the PLU community welcomed Glory M. Liu of Johns Hopkins University to present the 17th Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History . The lecture took place in the Regency Room of the Anderson University…

    Political Theory Project at Brown University (2018-2020), and a lecturer in the Social Studies department at Harvard University (2020-2023). In May 2023, she was appointed Assistant Director for the Center for Economy and Society and Assistant Research Professor at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins. Read Previous Benson Summer Research Fellows to Present LATEST POSTS Benson Summer Research Fellows to Present October 15, 2021 A Conversation with Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal July 26, 2021 Summer 2021

  • The PLU Department of Geosciences prepares students for a lifetime of scientific learning, informed citizenship, and earth stewardship through critical thinking and engagement in the scientific

    the processes that change the earth through time and their products. Improve geologic awareness campus-wide by offering a wide-range of introductory courses on geologic topics. Student Learning Outcomes Identify and articulate appropriate geological questions from the synthesis of observations and measurement of geological materials and processes. Effectively collect and analyze geologic qualitative and quantitative data in field-based and or lab-based settings. Explain the observed or measured

  • The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.

    G. Wohrle! Read It Here! Social Work is a profession dedicated to helping people.In the Department of Social Work at PLU, we prepare you for a fulfilling career in community care for others, including children, youth, and families; working with marginalized and disenfranchised populations; addressing community behavioral health needs; and bringing about social change. Learn from passionate experts in the field, gain hands-on experience through local agency practicums, and be prepared to enter

    Heidi Brocious, BSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 104 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
    Anissa Rogers, MSW Program Chair
    Xavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 9, 2016)- Mosquitoes are pests to some, but for Rebekah Blakney ’12 they carry a wealth of information that can unlock solutions to global health issues. Now with the outbreak of the Zika virus, that’s as important as ever.  Blakney isn’t at…

    contributing to work that aims to educate and inform people about infectious diseases.   The third-generation Pacific Lutheran University graduate conducts backyard surveillance of mosquitoes in Atlanta, where she works as a field manager at Emory University. Her team collects and identifies the insects, working in and outside the lab studying the spread of West Nile virus. Blakney said it was PLU’s commitment to global citizenship, social justice and environmental conservation that helped her discover her

  • Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…

    explore the differences between a BSW and an MSW and determine if an MSW is worth it.What is a BSW?A BSW is an undergraduate degree, typically completed in four years, that provides a foundational understanding of social work principles and practices. Many colleges and universities have a bachelor of social work degree, including PLU. /* field

  • Mathematics, Engineering, Science, and Achievement (MESA) works to support underrepresented students achieving and contributing their full potential in mathematics, engineering and science.

    Mentors. MESA student members have additional opportunities to participate in STEM competitions, field trips, workshops, internships and summer camps. We are located on the campus of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where we collaborate with the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Education. Tacoma MESA also relies on guidance and expertise from our volunteer Board of Directors.

    Tacoma MESA
    253-536-5098
    Morken Center for Learning & Technology Room 159 12215 10th Ave South Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Capstone project, an element of the General Education program at PLU, is a central and culminating experience for undergraduates.

    central and culminating experience for undergraduates. Capstone seminars serve as an introduction to research and creative projects. The Capstone is a substantial project, paper, practicum, or internship that culminates and advances the program of an academic major. The end product must be presented to an open audience and critically evaluated by faculty in the student’s field. Capstone Presentations are ongoing throughout the academic year. Presentation information may be found on Departmental or

    Office of the Provost
    253-536-5103
    Hauge Administration Building Tacoma, WA 98447
  • TACOMA, Wash. (Oct. 13, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University will host a lecture by Seattle University School of Law Professor Dean Spade, a leading scholar and activist in trans rights. His talk, “Romantic Notions: Soldiers, Spouses and the Limits of LGBT Equality,” will be held at 6…

    diversity, justice and sustainability in action—both within an academic context and within activism,” says Jennifer Smith, director of the Women’s Center. “He demonstrates how to put thought and theory into action. Additionally, his work is explicitly intersectional, focusing on race, class, sexuality and gender simultaneously.” Before joining the faculty of Seattle University, Spade was a Williams Institute Law Teaching Fellow at UCLA Law School and Harvard Law School, teaching classes related to

  • We are a place that values and accepts change. We want to be evolving, so we can be the best university – academically and socially – for the students we are serving today.

    Contact Phone: (253) 535-7707 Text Only: (253) 527-6138 Email: mferguson@plu.edu Dean of AdmissionMelody is a native of Federal Way, WA and currently resides in Bonney Lake, WA. She loves the community atmosphere that you immediately feel at Pacific Lutheran University. “Everyone can find their niche here. Whether you’re doing undergraduate research in Rieke, playing ultimate Frisbee on Foss Field, or volunteering at the local middle school, it’s a great place to find a sense of community on

  • TACOMA, WASH. (July 27, 2016)- Gloria Perry repeated “I’ll be darned” over and over upon hearing the news that she’ll step onto the mound at Cheney Stadium to represent Pacific Lutheran University and throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Tacoma Rainiers game Aug.…

    Cheney Stadium to represent Pacific Lutheran University and throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Tacoma Rainiers game Aug. 20, kicking off the annual PLU Night.Lutes will take over the ballpark and celebrate with fellow students, staff, faculty and alumni. Tickets are $12.50 and include a hot dog, bottled water and chips. Guests will also have a chance to run the bases and take a PLU group photo in center field immediately following the game. Holding up a “Proud Alum” pin and a small “Lutes