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  • Because We’re Lutheran: Interfaith work, why it’s important and how it shapes students https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2019/06/05/interfaith-podcast/

    how interfaith work has given them tools for personal growth and how the Lutheran tradition has helped inform the work they do. Kara shares some of the ways in which PLU as a Lutheran institution provided her with an environment where she could both practice her faith in community with others while having the ability to learn from and with those who don’t necessarily share the same background as her. Receiving a liberal arts education at a Lutheran institution that values critical questioning has

  • PLU Awarded $14,000 for Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2020/12/04/wa-youth-dev-relief/

    hands-on STEM activities for those underrepresented such as African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, and female students. “This grant is important to MESA because these students of color represent the future. We are doing amazing work in the community and getting this grant shows how engaged and committed PLU is when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion in the STEM field,” said Penda Samba, MESA program director. “We are planning to use the grant by enforcing

  • Biomimicry 3.8 founder to speak at PLU’s annual Rachel Carson Lecture https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/02/17/rachel-carlson-lecture-2022/

    design solutions, including Nike, Interface, General Mills, Boeing, Herman-Miller, Kohler, Seventh Generation and Procter & Gamble. The Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Annual Lecture is supported by a generous endowment from George L. and Helen B. Long. The lecture brings leading experts in science and technology to address the PLU community. Visiting scholars interact with PLU students and faculty in the classroom and lecture on a scholarly topic of general interest in the evening. The

  • Why Water? https://www.plu.edu/ourthirstyplanet/why-water/

    liters of tap water to produce 1 liter of Coke or Pepsi, and even more if sugar is used to flavor water and soft drinks. As the WorldWatch Institute notes, “Water scarcity may be the most under appreciated global environmental challenge of our time.” Neal Sobania, Executive Director Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education

  • Partnership with PNWU https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/partnership-with-pnwu/

    , culturally aware, and competent health care professionals. Students have leadership, community service, and research opportunities while exploring multiple health care professions alongside professional program students. Program Highlights: Starts in the fall One-year program Accepts 30 to 40 students for each new class Program Outcomes: Approximately 92% of MAMS graduates go on to a health professional school (i.e. DO, MD, PT, OT, PA, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry)  Over the past 11 years, 6

  • The German Department Welcomes Jonathan Fine https://www.plu.edu/prism/the-german-department-welcomes-jonathan-fine/

    her efforts to create a cohesive, German-speaking community. These included meals, excursions and campus events, including a spring event on the disturbing rise of the far right in German politics, again providing a rich cross-cultural foundation for very contemporary concerns. Lisa was grateful that Jonathan “brought great ideas and enthusiasm to the role of advisor and helped structure thoughtful and engaging coffee hours.” Jonathan moved to the beautiful Northwest most immediately from Berlin

  • South Hall https://www.plu.edu/residential-life/residence-halls/south-hall/

    South Hall Welcome to South HallSouth Hall is an apartment-style complex, located on the south edge of campus.  The hall has a view of the Olympic Mountains to the west and Mount Rainier to the east.Learning CommunitiesSouth Hall is home to the Upper Division Learning Community.Upper Division Eligibility and PoliciesStudents interested in living in an Upper Division Learning Community must be either 20 years old or have achieved 60 credits before September 1 (for the full academic year) or

  • Illegal Drugs https://www.plu.edu/student-code-of-conduct/student-code-of-conduct-policies/illegal-drugs/

    The following policy has been established in recognition of federal law and Washington State law, and out of a desire to create a living/learning environment consistent with the university goals and mission. Community members participating in PLU sponsored study away programs are expected to respect the drug laws of their host country while upholding the university policy outlined below. The unauthorized possession, use, distribution, in any way assisting anyone to use, possess or distribute

  • Supervisors https://www.plu.edu/studentemployment/supervisors/

    Did you know?Student Employment is a vital part of the Lute experience. Students who work on campus are significantly more likely to persist than their peers. As a supervisor, you are a vital part of your student worker’s community and support network.Post a Job Log in to Opportunities Board On the right side of the page, select Post a Job Fill out the required fields and submit New job posts are generally approved by the next business day. Once your job has been posted, PLU students will be

  • Remembering Eric Nordholm https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/news/2017/12/06/remembering-eric-nordholm/

    retired, he remained involved in theater at PLU, particularly the remodel of Eastvold Auditorium to which he gave generously in his lifetime. It was perhaps not surprising that in his estate he established an endowment for the theater program, the Nordholm Endowed Theatre Fund. Nordie left the application of the annual funding generated by his endowment to the discretion of the Director of Theater. Nordie’s legacy and passion for theater lives on in the lives of our students and community today.” Read