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Norway and PLU: 125 Years and Counting Founding of PLUIn 1889, the Norwegian Synod sent Bjug Harstad to the Pacific Coast to start a school. He visited Portland, Seattle and Tacoma, and it was decided that Parkland, Wash., should be the Lutheran education center of the Northwest. Harstad, born in Valle, Setesdal, Norway, arrived in Parkland on Oct.  14, 1890, our Founder’s Day. Pacific Lutheran University Association was incorporated Dec. 11, 1890, with Bjug Harstad as President, and with a

Federal law requires Pacific Lutheran University to afford the Complainant and the Respondent rights throughout the Prohibited Conduct process. Additionally, Pacific Lutheran University has a commitment to all community members, and is committed to creating an environment that still serves the educational and employment rights of all during the Prohibited Conduct process. Basic rights include: Respect for Privacy Information regarding Prohibited Conduct reports, and any investigation or review

Pacific Lutheran University has a strong commitment to diversity, social justice and sustainability rooted in our Lutheran heritage and featured in PLU strategic planning documents. Our Lutheran tradition calls on us to see diversity, social justice and sustainability not as three separate concerns but as one crucial cause demanding our best attention and action. These principles provide the backbone for student-run clubs and organizations. Clubs will intersect with these issues in different

Review specific topics under the Financial Policies & Procedures. Connect to PLU Business office policies and forms Here. Still Have Questions? Unsure how much is in your club or organization budget? Need a reimbursement? Want to explore fundraising ideas? Need to add $ or access to your club or org fund account. Email engage@plu.edu if you have questions and or/need assistance.

Various types of posting areas and bulletin boards are provided throughout the PLU campus to provide information to students, faculty and staff. Student Engagement must stamp all posted materials for approval. This stamp is certification that the sponsoring organization has met the following applicable conditions established by Student Engagement. Authorization may be refused if one or more of these conditions have not been met. This authorization is neither an endorsement of the activities nor

Per covid and university regulations all travel is suspended at this time. The Office for Student Engagement supports student club/organization travel to engage in service, conferences, competitions and other activities in order to augment students’ experiences outside of the classroom, to facilitate professional development, and to enrich the communities in which students engage. Student club/organization requests to travel either domestically or internationally will be considered in light of

Accommodation of Persons with Disabilities Ferpa Policy Statement Grade Disputes Grievance Policy and Procedures Photo and Videotape Speakers/Guests on Campus Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

Pacific Lutheran University is committed to the internal resolution of disputes arising within the university community.  To that end, the President has appointed a University Dispute Resolution Committee (UDRC) that includes representatives from the faculty, student life, human resources and academic administration.  The Committee appointments shall each be for a minimum two-year term.  The University Dispute Resolution Committee is charged with reducing conflicts and helping members of the

Pacific Lutheran University provides Information Technology (IT) services in support of the university’s educational mission.  IT services include computer labs, data and voice networks, classroom and instructional technologies, and the Banner student information system.  Policies related to these services extend also to copyright infringement, content accessed or downloaded over the network (even with personally owned computers), and appropriate use of all modes of electronic communication