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  • Hispanic and Latino Studies faculty and staff.

    Emily Davidson Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies Full Profile 253-535-7311 davidsef@plu.edu

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    New American Colleges and Universities Summer Institute to be held at PLU – Call for proposals The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus… February 8, 2018 faculty developmentfaculty newsletterLectures and Events

  • PLU’s Chinese Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program which is designed to provide students interested in China a broad foundation in Chinese language, culture, and history, and an

    Why Study Chinese Studies? Pacific Lutheran University offers a unique program for students interested in weaving their future within China's through pursuit of an international career or through study abroad and travel. Quick Facts Ekphrastic Assimilations: Finding Poetry in Art PLU Chinese studies chair serves as catalyst for cross-cultural arts and poetry project; related symposium comes to campus. Read More Chinese Studies Program“Our future is China,” declare Boeing executives who are

    The PLU Chinese Studies Program
    253-536-5132
    Administration Building, Room 220F Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Perspective: Rethinking the global citizen The field of Subaltern Studies came into existence to address a perceived problem with the way that existing scholarly paradigms in anthropology, Latin American studies, and many other fields, had understood the “objects” of study: people in cultures other than…

    June 15, 2009 Perspective: Rethinking the global citizen The field of Subaltern Studies came into existence to address a perceived problem with the way that existing scholarly paradigms in anthropology, Latin American studies, and many other fields, had understood the “objects” of study: people in cultures other than those of the scholar. Subaltern Studies sought to engage the subaltern as an ally and participant in the academic process. The communities being studied in this way, at least

  • Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org  on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…

    Supported by a generous endowment from the Benson Family, the Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History is designed to bring leading experts in the fields of history, business, and economics to campus to address the PLU community. Jolita and Dale Benson at a recent Benson Lecture. Along with the business and economic history curriculum, the lecture is designed to encourage the study of business organizations, entrepreneurs, workers, products, and consumers, as well as the economic forces

  • PLU values global education as a pathway to excellence. We support Lutes - students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader community - in their exploration of global systems, contemporary

    prepares us to engage as thoughtful, reflective, empathetic, productive global citizens. These opportunities include: individual courses, major/minor programs, study abroad, community-engaged learning, internships, supported research, on-campus events and post-graduate opportunities. Come and explore the world with us.Jump to sections: A Global Education | Lutes in the World | International Students | Locally Global | Thinking Globally | Post-Graduation Global Opportunities - please select - A Global

  • David Yun ’22 has been busy throughout his four years at Pacific Lutheran University. The pre-med student and chemistry major has been an academic standout, serving as a chemistry teaching assistant presenting research at the Murdock Conference and the American Chemical Society convention. He’s held…

    prep, and, in general, we just support each other and study together. The purpose of that club is just to get like-minded folks together who share similar goals. How specifically does the PLU chapter engage with the international mission of the Global Medical Brigades organization?  We work to inform students about the organization and its mission of supporting underserved areas of the world. Then try to implement those ideologies into our own club by advocating for community service, donations

  • David Yun ’22 has been busy throughout his four years at Pacific Lutheran University. The pre-med student and chemistry major has been an academic standout, serving as a chemistry teaching assistant presenting research at the Murdock Conference and the American Chemical Society convention. He’s held…

    , we just support each other and study together. The purpose of that club is just to get like-minded folks together who share similar goals.   How specifically does the PLU chapter engage with the international mission of the Global Medical Brigades organization?  We work to inform students about the organization and its mission of supporting underserved areas of the world. Then try to implement those ideologies into our own club by advocating for community service, donations, and fundraisers that

  • Consolidating our strengths and addressing new challenges PLU President Loren J. Anderson greets students during opening convocation. He believes the next few years will be critical as PLU plans for its future. By Loren J. Anderson – PLU President The public announcement last month of…

    strength. But we will not be able to rest on our laurels, we must find ways to “globalize” every PLU student’s education, both on campus and through additional study-away possibilities. Global education is currently a key to admissions marketing, I believe it may become even more important. Fourth, the market for “higher” higher education will continue to expand. The Master’s may become the new BA and, in many fields, the applied doctorate will be the new MA. While we have a solid foothold in graduate

  • Care is a central component of the PLU mission “to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care–for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.

    during college can be a daunting process, especially for new students. The Student Employment Office works with current students to assist them in their employment endeavors– whether through work-study or on-campus employment. Career Connections Opportunities Board – On and off campus jobs can be found on the Career Connections Opportunities Board. If any student wants assistance looking for a job or developing a resume or cover letter, please schedule an appointment with Career Connections by