PLU students present ‘The War of the Worlds’
Theatre major Zivia Rich ’24 loves a good story. She is especially fond of them in the form of a radio show or podcast. Growing up, the Seattle-area native spent much of her time listening to KUOW, their local National Public Radio station. “We have…
Diversity Education Leader Eddie Moore, Jr. to headline the fall convening of The People’s Gathering
Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the fall virtual convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference on November 10. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a professional and personal development learning…
Powell-Heller Conference explores before, during and after the Holocaust
The 14th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will occur on October 26-28, 2022 at Pacific Lutheran University. This year the conference theme is “Jewish Life in Poland: Before, During and After the Holocaust.” The keynote speaker is professor of history Jan Grabowski from the…
PLU Football: Behind the Scenes
The PLU football team has begun its 2022 season. Join us at Sparks Stadium for home games in September, October and November. Full schedule available at: golutes.com/sports/football
PLU welcomes Class of 2026 at LUTE Welcome (new student orientation)
Incoming PLU students were welcomed to campus through a variety of celebratory events and community-building activities at LUTE Welcome (New Student Orientation) September 2-6. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pacific Lutheran University (@pacificlutheran) View this post on Instagram A post shared…
Research scientist Rihana Mason to visit PLU for presentation and book signing
Experimental psychologist Rihana Mason will visit PLU on May 3 to discuss the work of the Academic Pipeline Project and her book, “Academic Pipeline Programs: Diversifying Pathways from the Bachelors to the Professoriate.” Mason is a research scientist at the Urban Child Study Center at…
Houston-based Center for Healing Racism will lead upcoming The People’s Gathering
The 10th edition of The People’s Gathering will ask a stark question: Do you really want to talk about racism? “Most people really don’t — and they run from the discomfort,” says Melannie Denise Cunningham, PLU’s director of multicultural outreach and engagement who founded The…
Newberry Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly to speak at Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture
Pacific Lutheran University’s 12th Annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture will take place April 20 at 7 p.m. Erin Entrada Kelly, a Newberry Medalist and New York Times best-selling author, will deliver this year’s Benson lecture titled, Three Compliments: Ways to Feel Seen as an…
Soccer legend, advocate, and broadcaster Julie Foudy to deliver PLU commencement address
Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and…
Microsoft Philanthropies VP Justin Spelhaug to speak at PLU on March 10
Big Tech sometimes gets a bad rap, with critics pointing to its potential for spying on us, tricking us or leading us to rack and ruin. But technology can be a greater force for good. Justin Spelhaug, vice president of the Tech for Social Impact…
Wang Symposium reaches across disciplines to find the power of healing
Two years ago, the Wang Symposium explored the phenomenon of political and societal polarization, and its effect on our world. This year, the 10th Biennial Wang Symposium comes full circle, with a focus on “Healing: Pathways for Restoration and Renewal.” “Even as I was planning…
Biomimicry 3.8 founder to speak at PLU’s annual Rachel Carson Lecture
Pacific Lutheran University is excited to welcome Dayna Baumeister, a professor at Arizona State University who holds a doctorate in organismic biology and ecology, to deliver the 2022 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture. Baumeister will present “(Re)Buiding a Thriving World–Mentored By Nature’s Genius”…