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  • Struggling to understand a concept from last week’s class? Stressing about that end-of-the-year project? All hope is not lost: Try stopping by your professor’s office hours and talking it out with them. While the idea of approaching a faculty member for some one-on-one time can…

    , because they all could benefit from it and it’s a lot of the same material.” Read Previous Study away as a first-year Read Next Alumni Profile: What makes an American an American? LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden November 19, 2024 Major Minute Monday: Global Studies November 18, 2024 You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Marine Biology? November 15, 2024

  • If you’re in the middle of applying to colleges, chances are you’ve heard about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filling out the FAFSA is one of the best ways to make sure colleges, including PLU, can put together a financial aid package…

    (s) will need their own FSA ID, too.2. Start Applying for ScholarshipsWhile waiting for the FAFSA to open, why not jump-start your scholarship search? PLU offers a variety of scholarships that don’t require a FAFSA, so you can apply for these now: Visit Scholarship – Earn $1,000 per year just by visiting our campus! Presidential Scholarships – Our top academic and leadership scholarships, worth $34,000 to full tuition per year (apply by December 16). Alumni Referral Scholarship – Know a PLU alum

  • The Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music and the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies will host the PLU Weathermon Jazz Festival on Tuesday, March 21. The public is invited to the festival’s evening concert showcase featuring Aubrey Logan, the PLU…

    livestreamed as in past years. Aubrey Logan’s appearance is possible thanks to the generosity of Richard Weathermon ’50. Her visit to PLU is part of the Dick and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies at PLU. Both Richard and Helen relished the “joyful noise” of jazz. 2023 PLU Weathermon Jazz Festival TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. KAREN HILLE PHILLIPS CENTER, EASTVOLD AUDITORIUM Tickets $10 general admission $8 senior citizens (55+), military, or alumni Free for PLU -faculty/staff

  •  PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied  biology  and  chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought chemistry or dentistry was his future—but a medical mission trip the summer before his senior year to Costa Rica and Panama changed everything. He kept a journal of…

    department in Moses Lake’s Samaritan Healthcare with the group Sound Physicians and serves on several hospital boards in leadership positions. Emergency medicine takes a unique character, he admits. “You must simultaneously have tough skin and a good sense of humor. People seem to be born to do certain fields of medicine, and it’s nice when that aligns,” Arnits says. Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at well-known organizations across the Puget Sound region. Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 is the

  • Hebrew Idol showcases a different view of the Bible, theology By Chris Albert According to Assistant Professor of Religion Antonios Finitsis, there’s one real advantage to teaching a religion course: Nobody really knows all it entails. “They think religion is confined,” he said. “People do…

    happen next, or how long the show will last, but as long as the students blow him away with the work they put into the videos, he’ll continue supporting the project. “The best moment for me is when I sit back and they’re teaching me,” Finitsis said. “I do it because I believe in the videos, I believe in the student work. “I want to be a part of this. I like this. It’s fun.” Read Previous PLU alumna gets front row seat to soccer history Read Next Alumni Profile: Brian Ford ’95 COMMENTS*Note: All

  • PLU Women win D-III Ultimate National Championship By Steve Hansen Before Angelica “Geli” Boyden ’11 and Marissa Lyons ’10 came to PLU, they had never thrown a disc before, let alone played the sport of ultimate. “Actually, I threw the disc a few times,” Boyden”…

    “Spirit of the Game,” which encourages sportsmanship and community over wins and losses. That spirit is another thing that Boyden and Lyons like so much about the sport. “Having fun is the number-one priority,” said Lyons. And if a national championship comes with it, all the better. Read Previous PLU alumna gets front row seat to soccer history Read Next Alumni Profile: Brian Ford ’95 COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or

  • Dean of education and movement studies named By Greg Brewis An educator who has a comprehensive understanding of national and state trends in education has been named dean and professor of the School of Education and Movement Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. Frank Kline comes…

    those programs, as well as directing the undergraduate program. His expertise in accreditation will also be an important asset for PLU.” Kline said he looks forward to being a part of the PLU community and acknowledges that “the fine liberal arts and professional education offered by PLU is widely respected. I’m very pleased to join the team in the School of Education and Movement Studies. I look forward to serving the students, staff, faculty and alumni, and build on the already strong offerings as

  • From the right, Kim Wilson ’76, Sheri Tonn, Tom Absher, Brad Cheney, Laurie Turner, Bruce Bjerke ’72, Frank Hewins ’86, and Thomas Suek ’12, shovel dirt. (Photo by John Froschauer) Groundbreaking sets all-purpose field plans in motion By Chris Albert This past Friday, April 13,…

    president for finance and operations. Director of Athletics Laurie Turner said the new field and the continued investment in capital facilities for athletics will enhance athletic and fitness opportunities for students, improve recruiting for student/athletes, and help continue alumni development. This will “level the playing field,” in regards to raising where PLU athletic facilities rank in the Northwest Conference, she said. Funding toward a synthetic surface baseball field continues and this past

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 17, 2018) — Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business has announced a change to one of the foundational cornerstones of their graduate programs: going forward, the Master of Science in Marketing Research program will be renamed the Master of Science in Marketing…

    to market their knowledge and skills to potential employers,” Dr. Chung-Shing said. “Our alumni are doing successfully in their marketing analytics careers and making significant contributions to our industry partners, such as REI, Microsoft, Hershey and Starbucks.” Adjusting to the job market so as to offer students a more appealing resume and the skills to compete in a demanding industry was the goal, Professor Mark Mulder said. Providing the credentials on paper paired with the program’s built

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 14, 2020) —The Gospel Experience Concert is returning to Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Feb. 15., featuring an encore performance by national recording artist and event headliner Crystal Aikin ’97. The renowned gospel singer was born and raised in Tacoma, and graduated…

    — with lots of different instrumentation and preaching throughout,” says Rice. Read Previous New J-Term job shadow program connects PLU students and alumni Read Next Amy Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition