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  • TACOMA, Wash. (July 23, 2015)—During the Aug. 2-12 Rainier Writing Workshop, more than 100 students and faculty will gather at PLU to participate in classes, workshops, readings and other creatively immersive activities. The 10-day workshop, the annual summer residency of Pacific Lutheran University’s Master of…

    Poets Guide to the Birds (Anhinga Press) and three collections of short nonfiction—In Short, In Brief and Short Takes—and the anthology Brief Encounter.  Her awards included an NEA fellowship in poetry, two Pushcart Prizes in nonfiction and recognition as a distinguished teacher of adults.  She had the distinction of being called—by Newsday—the Evel Knievel of literature. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7:15 p.m. Bernard Cooper, The Judith Kitchen Visiting Writer. Cooper has written two collections of memoirs

  • Pacific Lutheran University is located seven miles south of downtown Tacoma Washington, at the intersection of Garfield Street S. & Park Avenue S.

    Directions to PLUPacific Lutheran University is located seven miles south of downtown Tacoma Washington, at the intersection of Garfield Street S. & Park Avenue S. This year’s Rachel Carson Lecture will be held in the CK Auditorium in the Anderson University Center. Address: 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447 From Interstate 5 (North or South) Take exit 127 off Interstate 5 and head east on Highway 512 Continue on 512 for approximately two miles Take the WA-7/Pacific Ave exit. Turn right on

  • Pacific Lutheran University is located seven miles south of downtown Tacoma Washington, at the intersection of Garfield Street S. & Park Avenue S.

    Directions to PLUPacific Lutheran University is located seven miles south of downtown Tacoma Washington, at the intersection of Garfield Street S. & Park Avenue S. Address: 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447 From Interstate 5 (North or South) Take exit 127 off Interstate 5 and head east on Highway 512 Continue on 512 for approximately two miles Take the WA-7/Pacific Ave exit. Turn right on Pacific Avenue S. Turn right on Garfield St. Turn left on Park Ave. to reach the Harstad and University

  • In a 2017 issue of PLU’s ResoLute magazine, alumnus Jacob Taylor-Mosquera ’09 shared about his experience as an adoptee, finding and reconnecting with his biological family in Colombia, and the tension he still navigates today as a citizen of two countries and a member of…

    biological family (in a way, an extension of myself) during the month of October back in 2004. It was the 26th, which was a Tuesday that year. I remember it like it was yesterday. This is such a personal story. Why was it important for you to write this book and share your memoir with readers? First, I wanted to offer my story to the growing body of literature celebrating adoptee voices. We hear from adoptive parents a lot about their experiences, but I feel like we need to hear from adoptees about

  • Executive Director for the Wild Hope Center for Vocation | Wild Hope Center for Vocation | finitsak@plu.edu | 253-535-7319 | Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical.

    Antonios Finitsis Executive Director for the Wild Hope Center for Vocation Phone: 253-535-7319 Email: finitsak@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-G Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Hebrew Bible President, PNW Region American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature Education Ph.D., Hebrew Bible, University of Chicago, 2007 M.A., Biblical Studies, University of Chicago Divinity School, 1998 B.A., Religion, University of Athens

  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines literature as a, “body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.” However for Dr. Wendy Gardiner it means so much more.

    Dr. Wendy Gardiner Sharing her passion in literacy with future teachers Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines literature as a, “body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.” However for Dr. Wendy Gardiner it means so much more. Literacy is Dr. Gardiner’s passion; she believes it is important for everyday life. She comments that, “it is a foundational piece, in order to participate in a democratic society, and to to cultivate interests. It also allows you to navigate

  • In summer 2007, Dr. Oliver (Ollie) Cobb, a retired Seattle physician, approached PLU expressing the wish to give the university a piece of African art

    Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela J. CobbIn summer 2007, Dr. Oliver (Ollie) Cobb, a retired Seattle physician, approached PLU expressing the wish to give the university a piece of African art (Accession no. 2007.02.001) in memory of the Lehmanns, who had been friends and fellow collectors, and who had given a number of pieces to PLU. Not knowing much about African art, the (then-)Development Office reached out to Prof. Neal Sobania, a historian of Africa on

  • When Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday, he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system. He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer work, and then returned annually throughout…

    Jordan Levy: Anthropology and a Just Society Posted by: Julie Winters / November 18, 2019 Image: Image: Professor Jordan Levy in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tacoma. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 18, 2019 By Lora ShinnGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday, he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system.He first visited the Central American nation to perform

  • An I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status) will be issued only after the student has been admitted and paid the non-refundable $300.

    In addition to the requirements applicable to all students, the following documents are necessary before an application for an international student can be processed: Translation and Evaluation of Transcripts Students applying with coursework and degrees from institutions outside the U.S. must submit the following documents: Official transcripts from each college or university attended in the past and present. Copy of university/college degree diploma English translations provided by PLU

  • Integrative Learning Objectives The Integrative Learning Objectives (ILOs) provide a common understanding of the PLU approach to undergraduate education.

    Integrative Learning Objectives The Integrative Learning Objectives (ILOs) provide a common understanding of the PLU approach to undergraduate education. These objectives offer a unifying framework for understanding how our community defines the general skills or abilities that should be exhibited by students who earn a PLU bachelor’s degree. Therefore, they are integrative in nature. The ILOs are intended to provide a conceptual reference for every department and program to build on and