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  • 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: Zach Powers / November 15, 2019 Image: Professor Jordan Levy in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tacoma. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 15, 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 volunteer

  • We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference. In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open…

    New Year, New Initiative—and New Initiatives Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 3, 2015 September 3, 2015 We kicked off the 2015-16 academic year at Pacific Lutheran University on Sept. 2 with our traditional University Conference.In a speech to faculty, staff and administration, I outlined what we call “the state of the university”—but this year, my voice did not officially open the Conference. Instead, a recording of voices—actual Lute voices—shared hurtful phrases that you might recognize

  • Knutson Lecture

    16th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture“Bonhoeffer, the Church, and the Climate Question”Rev. Dr. James B. Martin-Schramm '81 Tuesday, November 2, 2021 7:00pm (Pacific time) Zoom Webinar   Contact person: Dr. Agnes Choi, Chair of the Religion Department choiaa@plu.edu Free and Open to the Public Video of the LectureThe 16th annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture begins with Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s provocative 1933 essay on “The Church and the Jewish Question” and draws parallels to

  • Knutson Lecture

    17th Annual David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture“From Religion to Politics: Antisemitism and Jew HatredFrom Ancient Times Until Today”Dr. Marc Dollinger Thursday, September 29, 2022 7:00pm (Pacific time) Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center Each session will also be live-streamed on PLU’s YouTube channel   Contact: Dr. Agnes Choi, Chair of the Religion Department choiaa@plu.edu Kendall Jeske, Director of Congregational Engagement jeskekj@plu.edu Dr. Samuel Torvend

  • Locals embrace Lutes as they meet living legends, learn about vibrant events such as Carnival and Panorama, and develop valuable racial consciousness within a multicultural society that celebrates

    Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2016/09/trinidad-story-cover-1024x532.jpg 1024 532 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg January 22, 2017 April 5, 2017 Immersive multicultural experience teaches Lutes to celebrate difference Candice Hughes ’08 grew up in Sangre Grande, the largest town in northeastern Trinidad, part of the twin

  • TACOMA, WASH. (April 21, 2016)- Senior Tyler Dobies and first-year Caitlin Johnston say spring break changed their lives. While some Pacific Lutheran University students may have gone on vacation or had fun in the sun, other Lutes – like Johnston and Dobies – were busy…

    many things that we learn about in history books at school in a different light.”For example, the most shocking component of the trip was when the students visited two very different cemeteries, Dobies said. One was a confederate cemetery – green and beautifully maintained with nice tombstones and flowers – and one cemetery in which people historically buried African-Americans. “That was definitely a moment when I was like, wow, this is real,” he said. “Even the confederate grave was nice and kept

  • The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept.

    SING! 500 years of Faith, Reform and Liberationwith an evening concert by The National Lutheran ChoirThursday, Sept. 28, 2017 “A Brief History of the Lutheran College Choral Tradition in America” - Dr. Richard Nance, Director of PLU’s The Choir of the West Watch The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceCome Join in the Song and Celebration! The Seventh Annual Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 28 beginning in the Regency Room of the

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • The visiting writer series events are intended for members of the audience to speak with visiting authors about their writing, their lives, and the subjects of their books.

    Visiting Writer Series 2023-2024The Visiting Writer Series at PLU is sponsored by the English Department, with support from the Office of the Provost. Bella Bravo and Miranda Morgan Thursday, April 11, 2024, 7PM, Regency Room – AUC 203AboutJen Soriano Jen Soriano Thursday, November 2, 7PM Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUCAboutCascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry A Celebration with the Editors: Elizabeth Bradfield, CMarie Fuhrman, Derek Sheffield

    Visiting Writer Series
    Department of English, Administration Building, Room 209 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • 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…

    Alice Steinglass Visits October 9 for Workshop and Lecture Posted by: halvormj / October 1, 2018 Image: Alice Steinglass, President of Code.org in Seattle October 1, 2018 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 University (Tacoma) for the 14th annual

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August. 31, 2016)- The sale of KPLU from Pacific Lutheran University to Friends of 88.5 FM was finalized on Tuesday, August 30. Friends of 88.5 FM, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local National Public Radio affiliate, officially took ownership of…

    PLU and Friends of 88.5 finalize sale of KPLU Posted by: Zach Powers / August 31, 2016 August 31, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August. 31, 2016)- The sale of KPLU from Pacific Lutheran University to Friends of 88.5 FM was finalized on Tuesday, August 30.Friends of 88.5 FM, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local National Public Radio affiliate, officially took ownership of KPLU at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday. In a sale approved