You might be a Reformer if…
Reformers like you care about the bigger picture. You feel motivated to make the world a better place and are not afraid to do the work to make that happen. As a Reformer, you know it’s important to show support by listening to peoples’ needs.…
Major Minute Monday: Engineering
Physics professor Katrina Hay spends one (major) minute describing the strengths of the Dual-Degree Engineering Program at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU 3-2 Engineering Program Highlights: Combine a liberal arts education with study in engineering and earn two degrees in five years. Get a Bachelor of…
“Day in the Life” Vlog: What it’s like to be a PLU Resident Assistant (RA)
What’s a Resident Assistant (RA) and why is it such an important role at PLU? Follow student Marlee Lawson as she takes you through a typical day as a RA! Here at PLU, Resident Assistants are key for creating a welcoming and connected community in…
A field trip…for coffee?
A PLU experience means more than just learning in the classroom. As part of an Economic Botany class (aka Biology 387), students visited Dillano’s, a local coffee roaster. One of the students on the field trip, Gracielle Osera, shares “The amount of precision, trial and…
You might be a Trailblazer if…
As a Trailblazer, you are energized by trying something new. You’re bold and use that boldness to make positive change for you and others. A PLU Trailblazer inspires others by charting their own path, even if it’s challenging or different. Curious if you’re a Trailblazer…
You might be a Seeker if…
Are you someone who asks big questions? Seekers like you love to learn and move through life with an open mind. You enjoy thinking about purpose and the deeper meaning behind the things that you experience. Seekers appreciate a learning environment, whether that’s in classrooms…
You might be a Creator if…
You’re imaginative and full of ideas. Your friends might know you as the person who likes to ask “What if…?” You’re drawn to creative pursuits, whether that’s playing an instrument, thinking about the world in new ways, or making something from scratch. Across all majors…
Student Perspective: The International Honors Program at PLU
I squinted at the sun, wondering whether the grass underneath me was too wet, while the rest of my class settled down in a circle around the professor. It was the first (and, as we learned, the last) time that we convinced our International Honors…
Major Minute Monday: Environmental Studies
Professors Suzanne Crawford O’Brien , Adela Ramos, and Kevin O’Brien share why it’s a great time to study environmental studies and why PLU is a great place to do so! PLU Environmental Studies Highlights: Interdisciplinary approach focused on discovering the relationships between humans and the…
Major Minute Monday: Chemistry
Curious about what it’s like to major in Chemistry at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Andrea Munro breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU students have the opportunity to take part in research projects as part of their chemistry curriculum, to…
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