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  • Next of kin: the ethics of eating, capturing, and experimenting on great apes One of the pressing problems of our times is the future of the great apes. All of the great apes – chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans – are endangered. Their habitat is…

    July 7, 2008 Next of kin: the ethics of eating, capturing, and experimenting on great apes One of the pressing problems of our times is the future of the great apes. All of the great apes – chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans – are endangered. Their habitat is quickly shrinking, but more urgent, their numbers are fast approaching an unsustainable low. Currently, the main threat is the bush-meat trade (which also involves the logging of African forests). It is now thought that the

  • Pacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition.

    Degrees and CertificatesPacific Lutheran University offers graduate and post-baccalaureate certificate programs in advanced professional education within a context of the liberal arts tradition. Graduate degree programs in business, marketing analytics, creative writing, education, marriage and family therapy, kinesiology, social work, and nursing challenge students to increase their understanding and competence in theory, research and practice. Graduates are prepared to become thoughtful and

  • PLU's annual celebration of undergraduate student work is named in honor of Dr. Rae Linda Brown, PLU Professor of Music and former Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

    Projects Showcase Why should students participate in the showcase?Presenting at the showcase provides an opportunity for you to share your research or creative work to an audience of peers, professors, and community members while gaining invaluable professional experience in a supportive setting. Bringing together projects from across campus allows students to engage with and learn from each other about a broad range of topics. Formal presentations are great experiences to include on resumes and

    Office of the Provost
    253-536-5103
    Hauge Administration Building, 103 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Image: This expanded partnership with PNWU is an exciting opportunity for PLU graduates interested in pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. (Photo: PLU/John Froschauer) PLU expanded its alliance with Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) by…

    . Admission requirements for the MSOT include no prerequisites beyond a complete undergraduate degree, writing a personal statement, and a virtual interview. MSOT applicants do not have to take any GRE or standardized test or have occupational therapy shadowing hours required. “This is a great opportunity for PLU graduates,” continued Ward. “The rigor of our kinesiology program makes this a great next step for those looking to pursue physical therapy, and for those interested in occupational therapy

  • Consolidating our strengths and addressing new challenges PLU President Loren J. Anderson greets students during opening convocation. He believes the next few years will be critical as PLU plans for its future. By Loren J. Anderson – PLU President The public announcement last month of…

    education, we have, in recent years, tended to focus our greatest energy on undergraduate education. In the next decade, our focus will need to broaden (not change, but broaden) to include new master’s and possible doctoral programs. Our mission challenges us to do our part in meeting these emerging educational needs, and our opportunities for enrollment growth and financial return are most abundant here. CHARTING OUR COURSE The great task facing us at Pacific Lutheran University will be to build on our

  • The college experience is about getting involved. No other time in your life are you saturated with so many diverse ideas, perspectives, lifestyles, and goals.

    STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Get InvolvedThe college experience is about getting involved. No other time in your life are you saturated with so many diverse ideas, perspectives, lifestyles, and goals. PLU gives you many tools to get involved, whether it’s in service, leadership, activism, learning, health, or just for fun! Continue to pursue those things you’re already passionate about and branch out into areas previously uncharted. 60+ clubs and organizations 40+ intramural leagues 1,000

  • It would take hours to describe all the ways to get involved at PLU. In fact, we make it easy to participate.

    Join, Lead, Get InvolvedIt would take hours to describe all the ways to get involved at PLU. In fact, we make it easy to participate. The choices are many: lead a sea kayak trip, direct a television show, edit the literary magazine, try stand-up comedy or organize a lecture series. PLU hosts an Involvement Fair each fall where students can learn about more than 100 clubs and organizations. The possibilities are limitless. PLU has hundreds of opportunities that allow you to pursue an interest

  • PLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025):   International Grants Eligibility: International students, both

    International Scholarships & Grants: Aid for Study in the USAPLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025):   International Grants Eligibility: International students, both First Year and Transfer. Students may be residing overseas or already attending a U.S. high school or college. Amount: $37,500 (renewable) Application: Not required   Nordic Grants Eligibility: International students from Nordic countries

  • We hold open meetings every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Meetings are usually held in AUC 203, however if you're planning to attend a meeting, you can confirm the location by emailing ASPLU@plu.edu.

    ASPLU MeetingsWe hold open meetings every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Meetings are usually held in AUC 203, however if you’re planning to attend a meeting, you can confirm the location by emailing ASPLU@plu.edu. Members of the public are welcome to attend our meetings and make public comments. Want to share your perspective, but can’t make it to the meeting? We got you covered! Email your thoughts to asplu@plu.edu with the subject line “Public Comment.” Interested in talking about important

  • Bills are pieces of legislation that the ASPLU Senate pass that involve the transferring of money. Through passing bills, we are able to collaborate with other groups on campus by providing funding.

    What are bills and resolutions?Bills are pieces of legislation that the ASPLU Senate pass that involve the transferring of money. Through passing bills, we are able to collaborate with other groups on campus by providing funding. We also fund our own events and initiatives that our senators and directors organize. Resolutions are pieces of legislation that either make changes that do not involve the transfer of money or to speak on the values of ASPLU. We pass resolutions in order to publicly