
Homecoming & Family Week - October 3-8, 2023!
Step into Luteville and embrace the energy of Homecoming & Family Week in person and virtually from October 3rd to 8th, 2023. This year, we weave together a tapestry of exciting and nostalgic festivities for alumni, students and the PLU community to enjoy. Homecoming & Family Week promises an experience that will captivate both the young and the young at heart. So mark your calendars and join us for a week of unforgettable memories that will ignite your inner Lute in the spirit of celebration.
Whip up a batch of famous PLU scones to enjoy while you are waiting for all the events.
Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm
University Gallery
This exhibition highlights the wide range of subjects, media, and form that make up the University’s Permanent Art Collection with a special focus on the work of American Modernist photographer Virna Haffer.
Ingram Hall – open M-F, 8 am-4 pm.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Virtual Trivia Night
Get your team together and compete against Lutes in our virtual Trivia Night for glory, knowledge, and prizes! Up to 6 players will complete 7 rounds, including 1 round of PLU trivia! Free.
7 – 8:30 p.m. PT
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Soccer Games
Wear your black and gold and head over to University of Puget Sound to watch the Lutes take on the Loggers!
UPS Soccer Field
1pm – Women’s Soccer Team
4pm – Men’s Soccer Team
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Lutheran Studies Conference
Anxiety in an Age of Overwhelm: Gaining Understanding and Resilience
See the schedule and register below. Free.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
David & Marilyn Knutson Lecture
Join us to hear Jacquelyn Bussie present the topic of her book Love Without Limits: Jesus’ Radical Vision for Love with No Exceptions. Free.
7pm – Lagerquist Hall, Mary Baker Russell Building
Thursday, Oct. 5
Join us as Professor Emerita Sheri Tonn takes us on a tantalizing journey with ‘Taste: My Life Through Food’ by Stanley Tucci. Free.
6pm PT – Virtual
Friday, Oct. 6
Alumni Panel on Vocation
Panel discussion on vocations that promote human and ecological flourishing, led by four alumni from the Class of 1973. Free and open to everyone.
12:30-2pm – Regency Room, Anderson University Center
Friday, Oct. 6
Class of 1973 50th Reunion
Lutes in the Class of 1973 are gathering to celebrate 50 years since graduating from PLU. $50 per person. Click for more information!
5:30pm – Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Friday, Oct. 6
Volleyball Game
Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s basketball team as they take on George Fox!
7 pm – Olson Auditorium
Friday, Oct. 6
Off Broadway: a musical revue
An evening of songs from musicals that have never appeared on Broadway, performed by PLU’s brightest talents! (Adult Content Included) Directors: Tom Smith and Kody Smith; Music Director: Amy Boers; Choreographer: Taya Lovejoy
7:30 p.m. – Eastvold Auditorium
Saturday, Oct. 7
Alumni Swim Meet
PLU Alumni Swim meet!
Pacific Lutheran University Women’s Swimming vs PLU Alumni Meet
Pacific Lutheran University Men’s Swimming vs PLU Alumni Meet
10 am – Swimming Pool
Saturday, Oct. 7
Lute Family Brunch
Current PLU students and their families are invited to a breakfast on campus. President Allan Belton & VP for Student Life Dr. Royce-Davis will share updates. $15 per person.
10 – 11 a.m. – Chris Knutzen
Saturday, Oct. 7
Transition Mindset Session
Are you looking for ways to better support your college students or support your own transition from parenting a high school student to a college student? Join leaders from Wellness Services & Resources and Campus Safety to hear more. Offered in both English and Spanish. 11am -12noon – AUC
Saturday, Oct. 7
Football Game
PLU vs. Pacific University
Wear your black and gold and cheer on the Lutes!
1:00 p.m. – Sparks Stadium
601 7th Ave, Puyallup
Saturday, Oct. 7
Off Broadway: a musical revue
An evening of songs from musicals that have never appeared on Broadway, performed by PLU’s brightest talents! (Adult Content Included) Directors: Tom Smith and Kody Smith; Music Director: Amy Boers; Choreographer: Taya Lovejoy
5:30 p.m. – Eastvold Auditorium
Saturday, Oct. 7
Volleyball Game
Wear your black and gold as you cheer on the women’s basketball team as they take on Lewis & Clark!
6 pm – Olson Auditorium
Saturday, Oct. 7
PLU on Tap
Join us in person as we continue the PLU on Tap tradition with Lute producers of beer, wine and cider. $25 includes 4 tastings, appetizers and a tasting glass.
7 – 9 p.m. – Chris Knutzen
Sunday, Oct. 8
Sunday Worship
Trinity Lutheran Sunday Worship
12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98444
10 am – 11:15 am
Sunday, Oct. 8
Golden Club Brunch
A brunch for alumni in the class of 1973 and earlier. President Belton will give campus updates. Free – registration required.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran, Thompson Hall
12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma WA
Sunday, Oct. 8
Women's Soccer Game
Wear your black and gold and watch the Lutes take on Willamette!
12 noon – PLU Soccer field
Sunday, Oct. 8
Men's Soccer Game
Wear your black and gold and watch the Lutes take on Willamette!
2:30 pm – PLU Soccer field