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about the area and what the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Enjoy!TacomaTacoma is the city closest to PLU. It is located just a short car ride north of PLU, and offers many cultural experiences. With a multitude of museums downtown, a walkable waterfront and beautiful nature in the surrounding area, Tacoma is worth exploring.SeattleSeattle is the largest city in Washington state, and the population of the Seattle metropolitan area is 3.6 million. Famous for the Space Needle and home of corporations

You'll Like TacomaThere’s nothing quite like the Pacific Northwest, so it’s easy to see why the Puget Sound area continues to grow and attract thousands of people every year. Marie Tucker, Community Director for CAVE Commuter Community: “Before moving to PLU, I lived in Florida all of my life. Moving across the country was a bit intimidating but living in Tacoma has been a truly enriching experience. Living in the Puget Sound area allows for so much to do whether it is exploring the outdoors or

Market. See one of hundreds of concerts or events held at the Tacoma Dome (one of the largest wood domed structures in the world), including PLU’s graduation ceremony in May. Go Lutes! OUTSIDE The best time of year to play outside in the Pacific Northwest is any time of the year – a little rain never stops us! MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK — Did you know PLU is the closest university to “the mountain”? Hike, bike, climb, ski, camp, boat and more in and around this amazing national park. CHENEY STADIUM

Alaska CEO Brad Tilden to Give Benson Lecture By Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, in PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center (Anderson UC building), Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden will engage with students, faculty, and community members in a lively conversation about the past, present, and future of Alaska Airlines.… October 3, 2017 Alaska AirlinesBenson LectureBrad TildenChung-Shing LeeMark MulderMichael HalvorsonNorthwest Business

students study abroad. PLU cherishes its dedication to educating for lives of service, as well as its distinguished and distinctive academic program that emphasizes curricular integration and active learning. Given the combination of rigorous academics, delivered in a friendly, personalized environment, it is easy to see why PLU is among the region’s most highly regarded employers and is the only Northwest university to be listed every year within the top 15 Western region universities in the “Best

YouTube Short: Exploring Oceanography in the Pacific Northwest Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of oceanography? If you’re looking for a unique class offering that perfectly embodies the Pacific Northwest (PNW to locals) experience, look no further than ESCI 102: General Oceanography at PLU. This class is also a… March 1, 2024 AcademicsBiologyEarth SciencePacific Northwest

Lectures in ReligionEach year, the Department of Religion hosts a number of events, including the Lutheran Studies Conference and the David and Marilyn Knutson Lecture.The 2014 Lutheran Studies Conference While the Lutheran movement began in Germany and then spread quickly to Scandinavia during the sixteenth century, Lutheran schools were established throughout most of the world by the end of the nineteenth century thus creating a global educational presence. Through its relationship with the