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  • Acting Provost Joanna Gregson discusses how PLU faculty members embrace their identity as teacher-scholars, and the value of “learning by doing” for students who engage in collaborative research

    behavior in Hawaii, faculty members and students featured in this edition dive deeper into the complex topics and issues that extend beyond the borders of PLU’s campus. Students who participate in research with faculty members develop meaningful relationships with mentors. They are prepared to enter graduate school, begin careers with impressive work experience on their résumés and serve the world with a rich background of demonstrated thoughtful inquiry. These collaborations benefit faculty, as well

  • On Exhibit: Library Resources about Homelessness “’Homelessness’ refers to much more than the situation of individuals who find themselves without an adequate place of residence. The standard legal definitions of homelessness . . . overlook the conditions of detachment or separation from mainstream society that…

    knowledge, and codes of behavior, which help them survive and cope with the adverse conditions under which they live. Nevertheless, most members of mainstream society who encounter homeless men and women neither understand nor appreciate the root causes of homelessness, the intelligence and resourcefulness of the homeless community, and the daily struggles for survival on the street.” — From Deutsch, J. I. (2013). Homelessness. In C. G. Bates, & J. Ciment (Eds.), Global social issues: An encyclopedia

  • In our new series, “Office Hours,” faculty open their doors and give you a look into their creative spaces. Join these faculty for their own office hours at PLU. Come in, sit down, have a conversation, you might just learn something new! Associate Professor Spencer…

    & Thursday, 1pm – 3pm These are test pieces and examples for our new glaze library. The thing with ceramics is that drawing, throwing, and trimming, is only 50 percent of the work, the other half is glazing and firing, which is also the most difficult. You spend all that time making pots or sculptures or whatever it is, and if you never thought about surface color and finish, or tested the glaze in the first place, you can very easily ruin your work. Unfortunately you will have wasted all that initial

  • www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ANB9w73E4 The Dead Gentlemen return to PLU – Ben Dobyns ’01, Don Early ’00, Matt Vancil ’01 and Steve Wolbrecht ’99. The Dead Gentlemen filmmakers return to PLU By Barbara Clements Once upon a time, there were five Lutes, who had a passion for gaming,…

    May 10, 2010 www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ANB9w73E4 The Dead Gentlemen return to PLU – Ben Dobyns ’01, Don Early ’00, Matt Vancil ’01 and Steve Wolbrecht ’99. The Dead Gentlemen filmmakers return to PLU By Barbara Clements Once upon a time, there were five Lutes, who had a passion for gaming, and making up silly stories and movies when they should have been studying for finals in 1999. While looking for another excuse to not study Matt Vancil, Ben Dobyns, Don Early and Steve Wolbrecht, created a

  • The Spanish word, Duende (du-end-ay), has come to refer to the mysterious power that art has to deeply move a person. Soon-to-be graduates in the Department of Art and Design chose this word to rally around for their senior exhibition in the University Gallery, opening…

    abstract expressive mark making. The combination of these two styles create a cohesive element to my series.” The students go through a jurying process, and not all works submitted are accepted. Join the artists in celebration at the opening reception on April 19 from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. At the SOAC Recognition Ceremony for graduates on May 24 from 6-7 p.m. Best in Show, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mentions will be awarded.ARTISTS Sara Berger BIO Sara Berger was born and

  • Eight teams of two women each competed in the inaugural T.O.H. Karl Forensics Forum’s women’s round robin this Friday, March 11, 2016. The goal of this round robin debate was for these women to develop and nurture relationships. According to senior debate team member Angie Tinker, the…

    the traditionally sexist standards of most tournaments,” Aine Foran said, a debater from Seattle University who, with her partner, Alissa Neuman, won Friday’s round robin tournament. “Debate is about talking; it’s about making connections with some of the smartest people you’ll ever meet. It’s all about finding a community, and we’re making sure that community has a place for women,” Tinker said. Tournament trophies were purchased form Hilltop Artists, an organization that provides tuition-free

  • PLU and Parkland share history, common bonds and a vibrant future.

    meaningful, vibrant, and healthy lives. READ OPENING NOTE TRANSFORMATIVE CAREParkland's University PLU and Parkland share history, common bonds and a vibrant future. VIEW STORY Humanization is Vocation Angie Hambrick discusses student well-being, interdependence and retention. VIEW STORY Present & Future Providers Discover how Melissa Wollan Francis ’02 and recent graduates are making an impact in the medical field as they pursue their calling through dedicated training and service. VIEW STORY Spiritual

  • The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) core coursework focuses on client-centered clinical practice, and prepares nurses to respond to the needs of today's and tomorrow's health care consumers, to

    students to sit for national certification examinations for Family Nurse Practitioner, making them eligible under Washington State law for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure. In the State of Washington, ARNPs have independent practice and prescribing authority.Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner RolesThe Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner coursework prepares nurses to provide a wide range of psychiatric and mental health care services to individuals and families

  • Summer Tuition $849 per credit hour + $75 technology fee*

    summer courses. Billing and PaymentsAll billing for Summer Sessions is handled through PLU’s Office of Student Financial Services. More information about billing and making payments will be posted on this page later this spring or you can visit the Office of Financial Services’ website below. Office of Student Financial ServicesQuestions about making payments, FAFSA, or transcripts? The Student Financial Services can help!More

  • We think you’ll be pleased to know that your student is moving from one caring environment to another.

    and Maintenance The quality of your student’s living environment is of the utmost concern to us.  Students should report maintenance concerns to their RA who will then submit a service request. Community Directors monitor the maintenance needs within their halls.The value of living on campusPLU knows that it is a big decision. Watch the video above to find out why why we have kept housing rates flat for three years! The benefits are more than financial.Safety is a PriorityProviding a safe