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  • Social Innovation at PLU https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/social-innovation-at-plu/

    By Sarah Cornell-Maier When I think of social innovation, the first thing that comes to mind is a creative combination of new social practices and existing infrastructure. Some useful examples include certified fair trade organizations, which provide equity in trading relationships through an integrated supply chain, and the new Enable Talk smartphone app, which allows sign language to be translated into speech, giving people with hearing impairments the ability to communicate with hearing

  • PLU receives a $2 million gift for music studies from organ builder Paul Fritts https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/11/16/paul-fritts-endowed-chair-organ-studies/

    PLU receives a $2 million gift for music studies from organ builder Paul Fritts Posted by: Silong Chhun / November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University is proud to announce the establishment of the Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance, thanks to the generosity of longtime university supporter Paul Fritts, owner and founder of Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders. Fritts has pledged $2 million to support and

  • National Print Exhibition, “Vantage Points,” kicks off 2015 Focus Series https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2015/01/28/national-print-exhibition-vantage-points-kicks-off-2015-focus-series/

    National Print Exhibition, “Vantage Points,” kicks off 2015 Focus Series Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 28, 2015 Image: First Place: “Antler” by John Hankiewicz January 28, 2015 SOAC’s 2015 FOCUS Series will kick off on February 11 from 5pm-7pm as the PLU and printing communities celebrate the opening of the University Gallery’s ‘National Print Exhibition: Vantage Points.’ The exhibition will be on view from February 4 – March 4, with the official opening reception on February 11. This bi

  • PLU University Jazz Ensemble’s upcoming concert https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2018/04/10/university-jazz-ensemble/

    PLU University Jazz Ensemble’s upcoming concert Posted by: Kate Williams / April 10, 2018 Image: Jazz Ensemble at PLU, Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 10, 2018 By Kate WilliamsOutreach ManagerOn Friday, May 11th, the public is invited to a collaborative concert featuring the Stadium High School Jazz Band, the Pacific Lutheran University Jazz Ensemble and special guest and world renowned saxophonist, Vincent Herring. Thanks to a generous endowment established by PLU

  • Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2021/04/06/tpg-spring21/

    Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Silong Chhun / April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 By PLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the spring virtual convening of The People's Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness (TPG) conference on April 22, 2021 centered on the topic Anti-Racism, Advancement Advocacy: What is it AND how do we engage

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/library/news/author/sennha/

    On Exhibit: Resources about Acknowledging and Respecting Indigenous Languages and Land Exhibit Overview This exhibit highlights resources for exploring the south Puget Sound indigenous Salish family of languages, including Twulshootseed. As the PLU land acknowledgement notes, “PLU is on the traditional lands of the Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island and Steilacoom peoples; we acknowledge and respect the… November 17, 2021

  • Current Students https://www.plu.edu/continuing-education/shandong/current-students/

    On-Campus | EventsOff-Campus | Events More Sports around PLU !! On & Off CampusQuick Links Incoming Students (homepage) Current Students (homepage) ABC Program Policies Living on Campus Staying Healthy Life in the US Food and Dining Campus Life Safety (coming soon) Financial Matters (coming soon) Academics (coming soon) Photo Galleries Staff and Important Contacts ABC Program Schedule 2019-20Arrival & Orientation: September 3 - 13, 2019 September 3: Arrival at Seattle-Tacoma International

  • Pre-Dental https://www.plu.edu/pnwu/pre-dental/

    So You Want to Be a Dentist?Dentists are responsible for the oral health care of their patients. Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. People come to dentists to have their teeth cleaned or to find the cause of tooth or gum pain. In a typical day, a dentist may fill cavities in teeth, perform surgeries to repair or

  • Pre-Dental https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/pre-dental/

    So You Want to Be a Dentist?Dentists are responsible for the oral health care of their patients. Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. People come to dentists to have their teeth cleaned or to find the cause of tooth or gum pain. In a typical day, a dentist may fill cavities in teeth, perform surgeries to repair or

  • Learning Outcomes https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/about/learning-outcomes/

    Communication, Media & Design Arts Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the program, a student receiving a BA in Communication will be able to: Deliver a public and/or professional presentation for an audience within a specified timeframe. Effectively communicate in written formats appropriate to situation, audience, and medium (journalistic formats, academic essays and research writing, press releases and promotional writing, media writing, etc.). Identify credible media and information sources