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Opening Keynote AddressMarch 8-9, 2018, Anderson University CenterFree and open to PLU and surrounding communities; registration strongly recommended The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail. – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela PRÉCIS8th WANG CENTER SYMPOSIUM Migration: Towards an Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Understanding of Human MobilityMaking use of a defining trait, mobility, humans and non-humans alike embark on both short and long, often

The Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts offers a strategic and creative curriculum to prepare students for careers in diverse fields including print and digital design, journalism, PR & advertising, film & media production, and studio art. Our classes are taught by a supportive faculty of accomplished professionals, emphasizing hands-on, collaborative learning. Classes in Communication, Media & Design Arts (CMDA) focus on developing students’ skills in a variety of media and means

Pacific Lutheran University Spring Commencement May 22 and May 23, 2025 Olson Gymnasium at Pacific Lutheran University To create the sort of intimate and meaningful experience graduates are telling us they desire, and in order to accommodate the families, friends, and guests of our graduates, we’re hosting four separate Commencement ceremonies spread over two days in May 2025: one for each of the four colleges that make up PLU. Degrees are sorted into the College of Health Professions, College

2022 Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education: “Jewish Life in Poland: Before, During and After the Holocaust” Oct. 26-28, 2022 Hybrid Event Thanks to the generosity of donors this event is free and open to the public. To be Jewish in Poland, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, meant experiencing both the highs of cultural life and the absolute low of persecution and discrimination, culminating in the world’s most notorious genocide, the Holocaust. If one looks at the long view of

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility, the PLU MBA prepares you to excel in your field and make meaningful contributions to your organizations and the business world. With classes in late afternoons and evenings, our in-person MBA is designed to accommodate working professionals and offers multiple options to complete your degree in the timeframe that works for you — 21 months, 16 months

Jazz at PLU The education of improvisation Jazz at Pacific Lutheran UniversityWelcome to the PLU Jazz website! Here you find information about our jazz courses and ensembles, events and concert schedule, and more. PLU offers classes in jazz history, jazz theory, private instrumental lessons, as well as lessons in jazz composition and arranging. The jazz ensemble and combos provide students and audiences with the opportunity to experience jazz music both in its traditional form and in a variety

What Can You Do With a PLU English Degree? … Almost Anything! Learn more about these recent PLU English alums -- And how their English degree prepared them for their exciting careers! Read More Study a Minor in Publishing and Printing Arts Program Details Study English at PLUWhether you choose a concentration in Writing or Literature, an English major will help you understand and practice the creative, critical, and persuasive uses of the written word. Writing and literature are powerful means

One-Stop Access ServiceAccess for YouIf you need access to your office, building or other space, speak with your Designated Office Access Requestor, or DOAR. These are employees designated by each unit head to request access for their unit’s employees. After your DOAR has requested access for you, Access personnel will seek the appropriate approvals and communicate with you by email. We’ll let you know how to use your access (card, key, Campus Safety Admit) and when it will be ready. Please

Welcome to Tacoma/South Puget Sound MESATacoma/South Puget Sound MESA provides enrichment and access opportunities to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs for grades 6 –12 across the Greater Tacoma area with the goal of increasing representation of historically underrepresented students of color and women in STEM education and careers. TSPS MESA supports students in five local public school districts by providing after school enrichment and tutoring led by MESA

Ride the rails More Information Give transit a try Read More Bike to work More Information Commute SmartCommute Smart provides education in and support for alternative transportation methods for PLU students, faculty and staff, through a variety of policies, programs, and benefits.  By making conscious efforts to use sustainable commuting practices, our PLU community can model sustainability as well as work toward greater harmony with the environment.Quick Links Pierce Transit Pierce Transit