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What’s in My Room? College Room Tour in Hinderlie

Jack shows you his room in Hinderlie Hall! Hinderlie is home to our Community of Creative Expression.  This community is great if you: Love the arts – dancing, paint, doodling, music, acting, writing, building, and more. Identify as a visual and/or performing artist. Are interested…

March 6, 2026
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PLU Clubs Alphabet: A-C

Watch this first video of the series to learn more about A PISA (Asian Pacific Islander Student Association), B SU (Black Student Union), and C ARE (Community Aid Relief and Education). This is a great opportunity to hear from current students and leaders about their…

March 5, 2026
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What’s in My Room? College Room Tour in Ordal

Delaney shows you her room in Ordal Hall! Ordal is home to our Diversity, Justice & Sustainability learning community, which has four different sub-communities: First in the Family (first-generation college students) wings Students of Color wings Environmental & Social Justice wings Lavender Community (LGBTQ+) wings

February 26, 2026
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The impact of playing DIII varsity athletics

Want more insight into playing a college varsity sport at PLU? SEE RELATED POSTS

February 25, 2026
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The hidden talents of PLU’s Women’s Basketball team!

February 6, 2026
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PLU student Mahnoor Iftikhar takes a selfie. In the background is a grassy field, brick buildings and trees on the PLU campus.
You Ask, We Answer: How does PLU support students from different faith backgrounds?

As an international student from Pakistan and proud Muslim, I arrived at PLU hoping I would find spaces where my faith, culture, and values could feel understood. What I discovered was a campus that not only welcomes students from diverse traditions but actively creates opportunities…

February 6, 2026
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What’s in My Room? College Room Tour

Natalie and Adelaide show you their room in Tingelstad Hall! Tingelstad is the largest residence hall on campus (and the tallest building in Parkland!), and home to our STEM House and Wellness House learning communities.

January 28, 2026
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What does college football practice look like?

Hard work, drills, sweat, pep talks, and maybe even some dance moves…

January 21, 2026
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PLU Clubs Alphabet

Get to know some of the 50+ clubs & organizations we have at PLU, A through Z!

January 16, 2026
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You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Difference between Intramurals, Club Sports & Varsity Sports?

Thanks to Associate Athletic Director for Recreation Rob Thompson for helping us answer this question! There are plenty of ways to get active and involved in sports at PLU, whether you’re looking for competition, skill-building, or just some fun with friends. Here’s a breakdown of…

January 16, 2026
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