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Hear from ASPLU Leadership

ASPLU President Cece Chan ’23 and Vice President Naomi Atnafu ’23 share their experience of being the first women of color to lead PLU’s Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University.

February 22, 2022
Clubs & OrganizationsCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversity Justice SustainabilityInvolvementJusticeLife on CampusOn-Campus HousingParentsServiceStudent Life
Lutes Participate in Alumni Job Shadow Program

Pacific Lutheran University’s Lute Job Shadow Program is an opportunity for current students to connect with alumni working in their chosen careers. The Alumni and Student Connections Office do a great job of connecting students to alums who are working in the field they are…

February 14, 2022
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PLU Clubs: Cubing Club

Last fall, PLU students from Cutter’s Cubing Club competed in the “SnoCo Goes Back To Square One” cubing competition. Six of the eight competitors had only recently learned how to solve the cube. Are you interested in learning how to solve the cube? Cutter’s Cubing…

January 14, 2022
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Students share why they love studying music at PLU

Music is a big deal at PLU. Each year, more than 140 concert performances present students, faculty artists and exciting guest performers with an incredible array of musical styles and media. Kylie Cordero ‘23 and Noatak Post ‘23 discuss their passion for music and how…

December 8, 2021
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How to be a Lute: Diversity support groups and programs on campus

Mary Sarpong ’22 introduces you to different groups and programs on campus that support diversity.

December 7, 2021
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RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 sits, smiling outside south hall holding his backpack on a sunny fall day
Q&A with RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22

The PLU Residence Hall Association, or RHA, brings students together for social events, community forums, and to advocate for residence hall-related issues. RHA president Hezekiah Goodwin ’22 thinks of his role in building a vibrant student community as a campus vocation. We met with him…

November 18, 2021
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Student Kenzie Knapp stands in front of a city bus at the Tacoma Transit Center. Behind her is another city bus parked for passengers to board.
Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice Director

In the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is…

September 2, 2021
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Women's Rowing Team
Women’s Rowing Places 5th in NCAA Championships

The five-time Northwest Conference Champion Pacific Lutheran University women’s rowing team collected its best finish at the NCAA Division III Championships since 2016 on Saturday, finishing fifth in the team standings at Nathan Benderson Park. Pacific Lutheran’s varsity eight boat won the Petite Final on…

June 3, 2021
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Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships

Pacific Lutheran University senior Bailey Forsyth cemented her place in the record books on Saturday, closing her career by winning national titles in both the 100-meters and 200-meters to highlight the final day of the 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships at…

June 2, 2021
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Campus Life at PLU

Get a glimpse of what life is like as a Lute! From athletics to arts, from leadership and service to just having a good time, from hanging out in the residence halls to exploring the Pacific Northwest, PLU students are engaged and involved.

May 27, 2021
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