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EMERGENCY RESPONSE: For immediate help, dial 7911 on a campus phone, or call 253-535-7911 on a mobile phone. If you are not on campus, call 911 first. Chemical SafetyThere are hundreds of chemical products used on campus, for everything from chemistry course labs to cleaning the residence halls. These products may cause a range of effects from watery eyes to cancer when not used properly. Safe chemical handling is key to protecting both our health and the environment.Hazard CommunicationThe

Theatre Guest Artists in Spring 2021 PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more! R.J. Tancioco R.J. Tancioco has served as the music… February 16, 2021 DanceTheatre

You Ask. We Answer. How is your Kinesiology Program? Did you know 100% of Kinesiology majors at PLU complete hands-on learning through internships with local businesses, clinics, hospitals, and organizations or through student teaching in local schools? In this session, hear from Dr. Mann, Chair of Kinesiology, as she answers students’ most frequently asked… April 1, 2024 AcademicsFAQ'sKinesiologyProfessorsStudent Voice

Seed Internships 2025 Application is open Looking for a hands-on professional internship next summer? The application for our Seed Internships 2025 program is officially open! With multiple employer partners and almost 900 applicants last year, this is an opportunity that can’t be missed. Seed Internships invests in the vibrant future of… October 14, 2024 Opportunity Blog

Pacific Lutheran University Communication students help forgive nearly $1.9M in medical debt in Washington, Idaho, and Montana Students in Professor Amy Young ’s Fall and Spring Strategic Communication classes created a crowdfunding campaign with Undue Medical Debt that raised nearly $19,000 which, in turn, settles nearly $1.9M in medical debt for our neighbors in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Students researched key audiences… May 20, 2024 Communication

Professor Mike Halvorson publishes new book The History Department’s own Professor Michael J. Halvorson, with Shelly Cano Kurtz, has published a new book, “This Little World: A How-to Guide for Social Innovators”. “Little World”  is a PLU-inspired text that seeks to encourage students and practitioners to explore the rewarding world of… October 7, 2024

Major Sakai Upgrade in August Sakai at PLU will be upgraded from version 12 to version 21 on Saturday, August 20, 2022. While almost all content and tools will transition seamlessly with the upgrade, instructors should expect differences in Sakai’s user interface and anticipate new features . Instructors are encouraged… March 1, 2022

4 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology Ranked by Niche as the top Kinesiology department in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, the Master of Science in Kinesiology at PLU brings a tradition of excellence into the graduate degree. The program combines a rigorous academic experience with real-world, relevant and impactful applications… September 26, 2022

Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford For the graduating class of 2024, freshman year was online and confined. So by the time fall came around for sophomore year, they embraced in-person classes, study groups, lunches, dinners, and more. That’s true at least for political science major Kaden Bolton ’24, who graduated… July 8, 2024

Mission StatementWe instill in all our students an appreciation for the evolution of biological diversity, a sense of amazement and curiosity about life and life processes, and an understanding of the scientific method used to satisfy that curiosity. We create an inclusive learning environment that encourages student-faculty collaboration and allows both students and faculty to achieve their full potential as scientists, independent thinkers, and globally responsible citizens. Professor Jacob