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  • The Student Sustainability committee was formulated by a group of students dedicated to  providing a new system of student-run sustainability initiatives and priorities than what currently exists at

    Student Sustainability Committee (SSC)The Student Sustainability committee was formulated by a group of students dedicated to  providing a new system of student-run sustainability initiatives and priorities than what currently exists at Pacific Lutheran University. A student-led initiative has increased efficiency and innovation in the student sustainability priorities that currently exist at Pacific Lutheran University. The Student Sustainability is committed to gaining significant resources

  • APO, Vpstart Crow support student directors The recent influx of students into PLU’s theater program has caused some growing pains. The department only produces a limited number of shows each year. With more students in the program, there are fewer opportunities for everyone to act,…

    budgeting and planning, allowing theater students to grow in their craft. It got a boost this December when it was named as one of the first recipients of the Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation. The award was accompanied by a grant. Wolfson’s capstone project, a trio of plays by Will Eno, will be the first show paid for by Vpstart Crow. The three pieces – “Thom Pain (based on nothing),” “Lady Grey (in ever-lowering light)” and “Mr. Theatre Comes Home Different” – are each solo

  • 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

  • Pacific Lutheran University is located six miles south of Tacoma, in suburban Parkland, Washington, on a 156-acre woodland campus.

    -Faculty Research. Expanded student-faculty research opportunities have enhanced the highly valued educational experience of students and faculty working one-on-one and in small groups to delve deeply into issues critical to disciplines across the curriculum. There are now several endowments for collaborative research: the Kelmer Roe Research Fellowship in the humanities; the Severtson/Forest Foundation Fellowship in the social sciences; as well as Undergraduate Research Funds in the natural sciences

  • Co-President sam.atienza@plu.edu

    2024-2025 DJS ClubsDJS Clubs leaders believe in and work to promote equity between individuals and across the institution. This coalition of clubs will work from an intentional and intersectional framework that centers service, marginalized identities and raises awareness of injustice at PLU through community, critical curiosity and advocacy. Objectives Build a collaborative community of DJS club leaders Provide professional development opportunities to learn leadership skills Develop

  • Academic advising is an integral component of the educational resources of Pacific Lutheran University.

    resources to help their advisees develop and realize their educational goals. Full-time faculty are asked by department chairs or deans to serve as academic advisors.Section 2. NON-MAJOR ADVISING Academic advisors at PLU are committed to assisting students as they discover and define their educational, personal, and emergent life goals. The advising relationship is a collaborative partnership through which students may gain an understanding of academic disciplines and university resources as they

  • “Doesn’t the world need good schools and educated persons?” With this simple question, Martin Luther urged the leaders of his nation to establish public schools for children and reshape the

    within community Rather than view teaching and learning as a lonely or individual task, the founders of Lutheran education worked in a collaborative manner. Such collegial work is manifest at PLU in faculty collaborations, in student-faculty research projects, in publications and performances, and in public presentations. It is manifest in our respect for each discipline and our commitment to intellectual humility and charity. Read more … 5. The intrinsic value of the whole creation While raised in a

  • Native American and Indigenous Studies is an interdisciplinary program grounded in a partnership between students, faculty, staff and local communities, with a global Indigenous focus centered in

    , Okanagan Syilx) (1). The NAIS Program was deliberately designed by Indigenous and allied faculty, staff and students with attention to the following guiding concepts: Collaborative learning with and from Indigenous peoples is central to NAIS. Here a student and alumni panel is discussing Sámi film, moderated by Professor Storfjell. Relational responsibility: We are all situated within networks of relationships, and we recognize that each of these relationships brings responsibilities with it. We are