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  • After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 65 undergraduate and 22 graduate students from Pacific Lutheran University were able to participate in January term study away trips this year. The program took PLU students all over the world, with courses designed and…

    education at PLU,” she said “It’s definitely a part of PLU’s DNA. We are a globalized campus.”  Anna Van Vleet looks out at a viewpoint in Meteora during her J-term study away in Greece. (Photo by Olivia Brownfield) The J-term trips for 2023 were recently announced, and the application deadline for interested students is April 15th. The application and information can be found at Journey Away for January Term. Read Previous Values-based innovation: Pacific Lutheran University rethinks tuition approach

  • April Rose Nguyen ’19, ’21 has a plan. A political science and communication double major who recently earned an MBA at PLU, Nguyen followed the advice of a career adviser into a series of contract jobs in human resources. Not because she has career aspirations…

    her team! Lute Powered is a series highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations in the Puget Sound region. April Rose Nguyen ’19, ’21 is the last of three Lutes being featured from Amazon. The series also included profiles of Regan Zeebuyth ’01, senior manager at Amazon’s corporate affairs business operations, and Jon Grande ’92, Amazon Games franchise lead and head of product management for mobile. Read Previous Jon Grande ’92 embraces innovation, talent and fun at Amazon

  • A long-planned academic restructure is being implemented that organizes Pacific Lutheran University’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies. “We’re very grateful to the faculty and…

    Individualized Major Languages and Literatures Master of Fine Arts Native American & Indigenous Studies Philosophy Political Science Publishing & Printing Arts Religion Sociology & Criminal Justice STEM Education MinorCollege of Natural SciencesBiology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Studies Geosciences Mathematics Physics PsychologyCollege of Professional StudiesBusiness Communication, Media & Design Arts Education Innovation Studies Music Theatre & Dance Note: General Education, First Year

  • Faculty nominate students for the Dean’s Award via an online process. Final award decisions are made by the Dean in consultation with school/department leadership.

    Reyes ’24 (Music Education) Hanne Laure’l Ferguson ’24 (Theatre – Acting/Directing & Design/Tech) Luke Harvey ’24 (Studio Arts & Art History) Cecelia Lerner ’24 (Elementary Education) Juliana Rodriguez ’24 (Dance & Innovation Studies) Brian Sung ’24 (Business Administration) Karen Zamora-Chavez ’24 (Studio Arts) 2022-2023 Rae Hyra ’23 (Music) Naomi Southard ’23 (Music) Ella Kalinichenko ’23 (Music) Anna Van Vleet ’23 (Acting/Directing and Theatre Design/Tech.) Brooke Nelson ’23 (Dance Minor

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 11, 2017)- Kevin O’Brien, dean of the Division of Humanities, acknowledges that programs in his department could be hit hard when Pacific Lutheran University approves final cutbacks in the coming months. Still, he’s as committed as ever to the institution’s mission. On…

    ongoing transparent process that is heavily driven by the faculty who are affected. “PLU has no bad programs,” O’Brien said. “So these cuts aren’t easy to make.” O’Brien and others say they are impressed and even energized by the innovation, collaboration and creativity exhibited throughout this introspective process, despite the tension and emotion surrounding it. Acting President Allan Belton acknowledges that it is easy and even understandable to be despondent during this time of

  • The General Interest Clubs and Organizations are designed for the students looking to engage in their hobbies and interests with other individuals and explore their passion in depth.

    students. We are an inclusive community and are always looking for new gamers to play with! Type of Club or Organization: General Interest Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: Saturday or Sunday from 1pm-4pm Where: The CAVE (in the AUC) Club Email: plugg@gmail.comThe Hammer ClubDescription: This is a club made to promote tabletop miniature strategy gaming at PLU, and is created with the express goal of a positive environment where one can build and paint miniatures, play games such as Kill

  • Sirine Fodstad spent nearly two decades traveling the world for work. But her story starts and ends in Norway, where she is a global human resources director for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.

    continually developing offices.” That also means extremely varied work, she said. “Anything from coffee machines and stationery to strategic impact of doing a new investment strategy and how to make sure you have the right people,” she said. “All over the place in a good way.” Fodstad praises PLU’s emphasis on global education and her study away opportunities for preparing her to take on leadership roles in an international framework. After leaving Norway to study at PLU, it took her 17 years to return

  • Somaye Nargesi, a second-year business professor, came to PLU from a large research institution. She immediately noticed a stark difference in how her new institution approached the field. “At PLU, the business curriculum is mostly designed around soft skills, meaning how you build insightful inquiries,…

    PLU's Bachelor of Business (BBA) MajorSchool of Business Programs for Non Business Majors Read Previous Innovation Studies Student Launches Business During Pandemic Read Next Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships 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

  • There are various internal awards and grants at PLU available for PLU faculty to support teaching, scholarship and other innovative ideas. The details for each can be found at the links below.

    PLU Awards and Grants for FacultyThere are various internal awards and grants at PLU available for PLU faculty to support teaching, scholarship and other innovative ideas. The details for each can be found at the links below.Office of the PresidentCarol Sheffels Quigg AwardThe Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation provides support for faculty, staff and students at Pacific Lutheran University who demonstrate unusually inventive, original and creative approaches to advance the

  • The College of Natural Sciences is home to the Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Mathematics, Psychology, and Physics departments, as well as the Environmental Studies and Data

    certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Natural light floods airy, open spaces. Clean, minimalist lines simultaneously suggest a modern space dedicated to technology and innovation while referencing PLU’s Scandinavian heritage. Native species in the landscaping underscore a sense of place specific to the Pacific Northwest. There are over seven miles of conduit running through the concrete floors to power advanced technology in the