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  • helped her to expand her understanding of herself and the world around her.Aziza speaks to the importance of interfaith work on campus as a way to advocate not only for students but also for faculty and staff. She shares that interfaith work has given her the ability to practice critical pedagogy and take steps towards changing the campus culture in a way that gives everyone the ability to show up as their full selves — whether it’s within or outside the classroom. Join in on a conversation about

  • Norway and PLU: 125 Years and Counting Founding of PLUIn 1889, the Norwegian Synod sent Bjug Harstad to the Pacific Coast to start a school. He visited Portland, Seattle and Tacoma, and it was decided that Parkland, Wash., should be the Lutheran education center of the Northwest. Harstad, born in Valle, Setesdal, Norway, arrived in Parkland on Oct.  14, 1890, our Founder’s Day. Pacific Lutheran University Association was incorporated Dec. 11, 1890, with Bjug Harstad as President, and with a

  • Lutheran Studies Conference ScheduleThursday, September 29, 2022 Scandinavian Cultural Center in the Anderson University Center Each session will also be live-streamed on PLU’s YouTube channel Resisting An Ancient Hatred Today: Antisemitism in Church and SocietySince 2016, hate speech and crimes directed at members of the Jewish community in the U.S. have increased sharply. Such crimes have been fueled by Neo-Nazis, White Nationalists, and Christian Nationalists. At the same time, many

  • September 22, 2014 First-Ever Demo Theater Shows the Fun of Physics Katrina Hay, Associate Professor of Physics, center, works with Brian Ruggles, left, and PLU Physics Club Michelle Zhai on a demonstration for the Sept. 26 Physics Demo Theater. (Photo: Shunying Wang ’14) By Shunying Wang ’14 PLU Marketing & Communications Student WorkerOn Friday, Sept. 26, Pacific Lutheran University’s Physics Department will host the first-ever Physics Demo Theater to highlight the fun of physics. Physics

  • , April 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUC. The lecture will be preceded by a brief presentation of the Lemkin Essay contest winner’s paper.Does a Mediterranean bande dessinée exist? I contend that a well-established genre of Mediterranean comics and bande dessinée have been created and developed by artists and authors from around the Mediterranean Sea for decades. These comics inform our understanding of the historical and social dynamics of the Mediterranean social, cultural

  • , April 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Scandinavian Cultural Center, AUC. The lecture will be preceded by a brief presentation of the Lemkin Essay contest winner’s paper.Does a Mediterranean bande dessinée exist? I contend that a well-established genre of Mediterranean comics and bande dessinée have been created and developed by artists and authors from around the Mediterranean Sea for decades. These comics inform our understanding of the historical and social dynamics of the Mediterranean social, cultural

  • Horse: Poetry, Politics and Peace” The Art Walk featured a raku firing demonstration by assistant art professor Spencer Ebbinga, a reception and student-led tours that visited art-related sites on campus, such as the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Ingram Hall, Eastvold Auditorium and student media offices in the University Center. At each stop, student speakers discussed the building and how it relates to the department, and inside musical or theatrical rehearsals were ongoing. Tour guides also

  • Two PLU football players #makeithappen This spring, two PLU football players stepped up and became bone marrow matches for people in need. Posted by: mhines / July 28, 2023 Image: Jai Alapai ’24 and Erik Bainter ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) July 28, 2023 Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s

  • Winter adventures at PLU ❄️️ What do students do for fun in the winter months at PLU? Snow tubing at Snoqualmie Pass! Posted by: mhines / February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024 No snow on campus? Just over an hour away from PLU, students can ride together to the mountain to enjoy a day of snow. See what other adventure you can take with outdoor rec at PLU. Read Previous Financial Aid: What’s the deal with the FAFSA this year? Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Where do I find my PLU Student ID Number

  • May 11, 2012 For more than a decade, Professor Craig Fryhle, chair of PLU’s Chemistry Department, has coauthored an organic chemistry textbook that has become standard, celebrated and familiar fare for sophomore students studying organic chemistry in many universities. Fryhle is just finishing up the 11th edition of the book with his coauthor, T.W. Graham Solomons. (Photo by John Froschauer) For organic chemistry students, Prof. Craig Fryhle’s name pops up almost every time they open a book. By