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  • efficiency. Create a Presidential Commission for Innovation and Change to generate, source and implement approved concepts for academic, non-academic, programmatic and structural innovation and change. Create a strategic plan for technology that reflects the needs of the institution now and into the future Update the campus master plan to prioritize construction and maintenance of facilities in support of changing demographics, programmatic priorities, access and sustainability. Increase the reach of

  • resources will help you think about social innovation projects on campus and in the community. PLU seeks to be a leader in regional social innovation projects that fit our mission and resources. 16th Annual Dale E. Benson Lecture, “Tech Innovation for Social Innovation”, Justin Spelhaug (Microsoft Corporation), Dr. Mike Halvorson (MC), March 2022 YouTube video exploring the role that Microsoft and other technology companies are taking in global efforts to fight inequality, eliminate poverty, protect the

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 12, 2015)— The 2015 Celebration of Leadership recognized students who live lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care while empowering their peers to do the same. On Monday, May 11, the Division of Student Life welcomed PLU faculty, administrators, staff and…

    , Samantha Cook, Anna Sieber, Rachel Diebel, Rebecca Thompson, Valerie Kruger, Emma Pierce, Amanda Williams (Award winners not listed in photographic order.) Leaders of Distinction Award WinnersRecognizes students who are continuing their undergraduate education and have enhanced the campus and community through various leadership & involvement opportunities. Jon Adams, Genevieve Brandt, Kelli Breland, Samantha Cook, Maria Cruse, Caitlin Dawes, Dominic DeSoto, Rachel Diebel, Tyler Dobies, Haley Ehlers

  • Associate Professor and Chair Heather Mathews receives 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Service Posted by: Jeffrey Roberts / January 25, 2024 Image: Heather Mathews, Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication, Media & Design Arts Program (PLU Photo) January 25, 2024 By Jeffrey RobertsPLU Marketing & CommunicationsThe Faculty Excellence Award in Service recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates academic leadership and who influences the life of the university through service in areas

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 27, 2016)- The scene: a cramped room somewhere in a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall at the beginning of the millennium. The characters: five nerdy dudes, each with a handful of dice and plenty of junk food. This is “The Gamers,” a…

    build upon archaeological research following museum partnership, summer dig in Roche Harbor Read Next DCHAT Podcast: A Discussion with new PLU Interim Dean of Education and Kinesiology Terry Bergeson COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24

  • The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations welcomes back alumni during homecoming. This Homecoming website will be updated with the activities and schedule.

    Athletic Events - 2024 Homecoming & Family WeekSaturday, Oct. 5 PLU Alumni Swim meet 9:30am Warm-Ups/10:00am Meet Starts Estimated 11:00/11:30am End Time Attendance is FREE Saturday, Oct. 5 Football Game vs Whitworth, 1pm, Spark’s Stadium Buy Tickets1999/2000 and 1974/1975 Championship Teams We will be celebrating 25th and 50th anniversary of championship teams! 25th Anniversary of Championship teams in 1999/2000: Women’s Basketball, Football, Men’s Golf, Softball, Men’s Track, Volleyball 50th

  • CIC appoints Lynn Hunnicutt new Assistant Director of NetVUE The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Lynn Hunnicutt, Professor of Economics at Pacific Lutheran University, as the assistant director of their Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). NetVUE is a nationwide network of colleges and universities formed to… February 26, 2018 faculty newsletterfaculty spotlight

  • PLU Peace Corps program prepares Lutes for service work abroad.

    . Later, Wiley returned for doctoral work. She maintains connections with communities there. “One thing I learned in the Peace Corps was that relationship building and spending time with people was something I was really passionate about,” Wiley said. “And to some extent that is what cultural anthropologists do, we study contemporary human life.” Now, Wiley will help PLU students coordinate the courses they need and find internships or volunteer opportunities in Peace Corps sectors, such as education

  • the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (http://health.iwri.org ). She received her Dr.PH from UC Berkeley School of Public Health in 1997. Bonnie teaches graduate courses in Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), and Mindfulness. She has worked in public health research, evaluation and education among Tribes, Native Organizations and other communities of color for over 35 years. Dr. Duran was the Principal Investigator of 2 NIH-funded research projects in “Indian Country.” Working with

  • PLU New Faculty Orientation for new faculty is not a one-time event but continues throughout the academic year.

    continues throughout the academic year.  It serves the following purposes: to welcome you into this community of teacher-scholars and our common educational mission; to help you explore the distinctive character of Lutheran higher education; to provide resources to support your teaching, a sense of our students, and important information regarding schedules and deadlines; and assist you in achieving a healthy balance between teaching, professional activity, and service to the university. PLU seeks to

    New Faculty Orientation Office
    New Faculty Orientation Office Hauge Administration Building, Room 103 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003