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  • J-Term at Neah Bay Each January a number of PLU students study at Neah Bay with Dr. Huelsbeck and a number of Makah experts. The people of Neah Bay have long been generous with the students and faculty of our department and this opportunity often remains vivid in memories for many years. Join Us. January 2020This J-Term marked the 24th iteration of the Makah Culture study away class offered by the Dept. of Anthropology. Some of their unique experiences from this year include having been offered

  • “Heyerdahl's Gyre” by Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer5th Annual Thor Heyerdahl Lecture on 17 October 2018  at 7 PM in the SCC Much of the life of Norwegian explorer, Thor Heyerdahl, evolved around the oceans.  His love of the sea and its role in human history inspired him to become an outspoken international advocate for a clean and healthy global environment.  This year’s annual lecture will address this theme with an informative and provocative presentation by a prominent oceanographer, Dr. Curtis

  • AccreditationInstitutional Accreditation Pacific Lutheran University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Accreditation of an institution of higher education by NWCCU indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs

  • Post-MFA MentorshipsThe Rainier Writing Workshop has now produced a critical mass of graduates, many of whom have published books of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. These books were often the creative theses that the graduates completed in their final year in the program. For others, the creative thesis is a foundational iteration of work that will be developed into publication-worthy manuscripts. The Rainier Writing Workshop is committed to helping its alumni with their writing and

  • May 18, 2009 Off to China Blending the Chinese tale of Monkey with an original musical composition comes natural for PLU Music Professor Greg Youtz. The guy is not only a well-respected composer, but learning about and engaging the Chinese culture is a passion of his. “My head is constantly full of China,” he said about a love of a culture that began nearly 25 years ago and has since included many trips to the country. Getting a chance to take PLU music students to China is a perfect blend of

  • Yao Leye, 姚乐野 Vice President of Sichuan University Biography Biography Dr. Yao Leye, Vice President of Sichuan University. He is a professor in history. He used to be Deputy Director and Director of the Library of Sichuan University, Director of the Social Science Research Department of Sichuan University, and vice President of the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences.

  • PLUS 100 helps PLU student-athletes with college transition Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / January 10, 2019 Image: Justin Martinez ’22 sits in a PLUS 100 course with his first-year football teammates. The first-year football player-only cohort is the first of its kind at PLU, a push by head coach Brant McAdams to support new student-athletes on and off the field. January 10, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 10, 2019) — For student-athletes, loaded down

  • Chemistry Courses CHEM 101 : Introductory Chemistry An introduction to basic chemical principles, reactions and mathematical skills relating to chemistry. Specifically tailored to students with limited previous chemical experience or those that desire a review of these topics before taking CHEM 105/115. (1) CHEM 103 : Food Chemistry - NW Basic chemistry and the scientific method are applied to cooking, baking, and food preparation. This course includes laboratory experiences and written

  • The PLU Experience is different than most college experiences: At PLU, everyone is deeply committed to helping you find your calling (we call that “vocation”) and to lead a life that really matters. You’ll be prepared to excel by building excellent intellectual skills and by connecting with opportunities to realize your potential and find meaning and purpose in your work. In short, you’ll be way ahead of the pack once you graduate. PLU students can choose from over 40 majors, which are split

  • Computer and Network Use Policies Pacific Lutheran University provides computing and networking resources to students, faculty and staff. Use of these resources is a privilege granted to members of our community as we work and learn in an environment supportive of education and service. These policies, which apply to all users of PLU’s computing and information resources, consist of the following elements: General Use Network Use Policy Anti-Virus Software Policy Administrative Systems Use