On-Campus | Events
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8th!
- The clocks on your phone and computer should automatically move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 8th at 2:00am, but you will want to manually adjust other clocks in your home before you go to bed on Saturday evening.
- Disarming Polarization
- Date: March 5th, 8:15 AM & March 6th, 8:00 PM
- Location: PLU
- Acknowledging this challenge, the two-day conference will bring together academics, activities, and practitioners whose life’s work engages polarization.
- World Languages Day
- Wednesday, March 18th
- Want to share about your culture and language? Participate in Desserts Around the World during World Languages Day!
Off-Campus | Events
- Tacoma Night Market at Alma Mater
- Date: March 21st, 5:00-10:00 PM
- Location: 1322 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
- Join us for a monthly gathering of over 80 talented artists and makers! Rad music, great drinks and delicious local food! Always all ages and free!
- Bowling & Mini Golf
- Date: Saturday, March 7th
- Get ready to have some fun with a day of bowling and mini golf!
Bring $5 to the International Student Center to reserve your spot. You will pay for the bowling and mini golf on your own. Email Mathaeus at andersmp@plu.edu if you have questions.
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ABC Program Schedule 2019-20
- September 3: Arrival at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Transportation to Pacific Lutheran University
- Check into residence hall and get PLU ID card
- Welcome Dinner
- September 4 – 6: Orientation and English proficiency testing
- Shopping trip(s)
- September 7 – 8: Free time and option PLU social activities
- September 9 – 13: Orientation and English language instruction
- Visits to PLU departments like Outdoor Recreation and services like the Library
- Trip to downtown Tacoma for the farmer’s market, sightseeing, and a photo competition
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9a - 12p | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law |
| 3p - 6p | Introduction to American Business Instructor: Mikel Edwards | Business Finance Instructor: Ben Chen | Introduction to American Business Instructor: Mikel Edwards | Business Finance Instructor: Ben Chen |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9a - 12p | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law |
| 3p - 6p | Global Management Instructor: Mikel Edwards | Supply Chain Management Instructor: Dan Pass | Global Management Instructor: Mikel Edwards | Supply Chain Management Instructor: Dan Pass |
Holidays
- November 27 – December 1, 2019: Thanksgiving Break
- December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020: Winter Break
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9a - 12p | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law |
| 1p - 4p | Project Management Instructor: Mikel Edwards | Information Systems Instructor: Dan Pass | Project Management Instructor: Mikel Edwards | Information Systems Instructor: Dan Pass |
Holidays
- January 20, 2020: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 27 – 31, 2020: Spring Festival
- February 17, 2020: President’s Day
Spring Break: March 22 - 29, 2019
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9a - 12p | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law | English Language and Culture Instructor: Rebekah Law |
| 1p - 4p | Principles of Marketing Instructor: to be determined | Entrepreneurship Instructor: Dan Pass | Principles of Marketing Instructor: to be determined | Entrepreneurship Instructor: Dan Pass |
Holidays
- April 10, 2020: Easter Break