PLU's Bjug Day of Giving 2026

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💛🖤 PLU’s 13th Annual Bjug Day of Giving 🖤💛
October 13-14

Join us for the special PLU tradition where Lutes from around the world come together in support of students, programs, and the mission we all believe in — and love! 💛

Now more than ever, your support is essential to help PLU students thrive.

State financial aid cuts have left a gap for students, and over 97% of PLU students receive some form of financial aid. As more students face growing financial barriers, philanthropy will play an even greater role in ensuring a PLU education remains within reach.

The $ for $ scholarship match is LIVE!

Thanks to a generous group of donors, when you give to what you love, your gift can be matched dollar-for-dollar toward student scholarships. Keep an eye out for more match opportunities throughout Bjug Day!

Together, let's raise $1,300,000 for Lutes to have the opportunity to thrive.

At a time when many students are facing increased financial uncertainty, your gift (and every matched dollar!) will help provide stability and support.

Updates
💛🖤 Feelin’ the Lute love yet!?! 🖤💛


Right now, your support for students is more meaningful than ever. State financial aid cuts are creating real challenges for students. Make your Bjug Day gift by October 14 to keep the promise of a PLU education within reach 💛🖤

5 days ago by Michael
Give to What You Love 💛


Can't decide where to direct your gift? There's a lot to love this year! Whichever part of campus you choose, you’ll be supporting students and their experiences at PLU.

14 days ago by Michael
Donor Maps
💛 Where Lutes Are Giving 💛
Area of SupportDonorsRaised ($)
Outdoor Recreation0$0
Philosophy Department0$0
Innovation Studies Program Fund1$150
Center for Gender Equity2$170
Late Knight0$0
Artist Mentoring Program - Parkland Literacy Center0$0
The Mast0$0
ROTC Cadet Club0$0
Political Science Department0$0
Golf Team - Women0$0
Astronomy Club0$0
School of Education1$280
Marriage & Family Therapy Department0$0
Economics Department2$75
Kathleen Zellers Russell Endowed Field Work Fund5$3,025
Kinesiology Department1$25
Fellowship of Christian Athletes0$0
Night of Musical Theater0$0
Physics Department0$0
Ultimate Frisbee - Men0$0
Chinese Studies Program0$0
Lacrosse Team - Men0$0
The Student Success and Retention Fund0$0
Sociology and Criminal Justice Department2$300
PLUtonic Acappella0$0
Theater and Dance0$0
English Department0$0
Religion Department1$200
Earth Science Department0$0
Psychology Department0$0
Rowing Team - Men0$0
Holocaust Studies0$0
Football Team170$15,906
Scandinavian Cultural Center0$0
Health Occupations Students of America1$500
College of Liberal Studies1$120
Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture0$0
Wrestling Team0$0
Swimming Team89$8,631
School of Nursing5$1,165
Native American and Indigenous Studies0$0
Theatre Club: Umbrella Organization0$0
PLU Mariachi Club1$100
Cypher Club0$0
Rowing Team - Women4$610
Latinx Unidos1$50
PLU Pantry Support Fund1$120
College of Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Endowment1$250
Other0$0
THRIVE at PLU0$0
Psi Chi0$0
Global & Cultural Studies Program0$0
PLU Fund Academic Excellence2$100
College of Health Professions0$0
Hispanic and Latino Studies Program0$0
Golf Team - Men2$1,050
The Good Trouble Fund1$360
School of Nursing Simulation Center Program0$0
John "Nellie" Nelson Servant Leadership Award & Community Service for PLU Football Endowed Fund0$0
Asian Pacific Islander Student Association0$0
First Year Experience Program1$50
Wang Center for Global Education2$350
Black Student Union0$0
Cross Country Team1$25
Track and Field Team6$355
Pep Band0$0
Class of 1976 Endowed Scholarship0$0
Wild Hope - NetVUE Grant Match for Vocation Across the Academy Initiative3$650
Soccer Team - Women152$19,059
Basketball Team - Men23$23,002
Athletics Lute Club12$790
Soccer Team - Men30$11,045
Wellbeing Services and Resources10$438
Softball Team78$6,480
Communication, Media & Design Department7$1,150
Baseball Team51$8,081
PLU Fund23$3,610
Lacrosse Team - Women71$6,225
PLU Fund Scholarships61$109,700
Area of Greatest Need21$5,130
Campus Ministry Office0$0
PLU Internship Fund3$200
Music2$220
PLU DECA Club0$0
Diversity Center6$388
Prism0$0
Delta Iota Chi0$0
Undocumented Student Emergency Fund2$170
Student Neurodiversity Club0$0
LASR0$0
School of Nursing Dean's Fund0$0
The Collective0$0
Rose Window Studios0$0
History Department2$50
Biology Department1$50
Interdisciplinary Programs0$0
College of Natural Sciences Student Professional Development0$0
Computer Science Department1$240
Mathematics Department1$50
College of Professional Studies1$120
Ultimate Frisbee - Women0$0
Intramurals1$10
School of Business Dean's Fund0$0
Nā Hoaloha O' Hawai'i (Hawaii Club)4$240
French and Francophone Studies1$300
Vietnamese Student Association1$15
Alpha Psi Omega0$0
Collegiate Washington Music Educators Association0$0
Volleyball Team - Women8$740
InterVarsity Club0$0
Student Engagement0$0
MFA Rainier Writing Workshop0$0
Social Work Department0$0
Anthropology Program1$50
Environmental Studies Program0$0
Chemistry Club1$100
Music Scholarships Fund0$0
Nursing Scholarship Fund0$0
Choir of the West3$700
LutesCommute Community Development0$0
School of Business5$395
International Honors Program0$0
Data Science Program0$0
Wang Center Study Away Gap Scholarships (KandsWeiss Fund)3$125
College of Natural Sciences1$60
Counseling, Health & Wellness0$0
Basketball Team - Women45$2,890
Chemistry Department4$3,380
Gender, Sexuality and Race Studies Program1$50
PLUS 100 Program4$1,210
💛 Which Classes Are Giving 💛
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19330$0
19410$0
20242$160
20153$503
19370$0
20000$0
19821$1,000
19450$0
20123$546
19921$300
19510$0
19520$0
19931$60
20052$150
20023$125
20183$235
19705$700
19783$200
19400$0
20320$0
19952$450
19470$0
19350$0
19390$0
19270$0
19893$340
19712$0
19634$175
19360$0
20270$0
19665$600
20301$100
19480$0
20280$0
19755$850
19531$0
19624$150
19732$800
20211$250
20234$320
19833$300
19681$0
19603$600
19582$100
20202$76
19500$0
19430$0
19380$0
19641$2,000
19280$0
19490$0
19570$0
19551$100
19773$340
20092$300
19763$125
19611$500
19693$1,150
20222$70
19791$100
19991$100
19540$0
19420$0
19743$200
19813$1,010
19915$1,350
20191$60
19806$1,400
20163$645
19857$2,060
20310$0
20112$150
20265$195
19310$0
19671$75
19843$80
20101$500
20044$530
19884$290
19562$0
19942$1,000
20290$0
19290$0
20064$600
20074$843
20141$50
19727$300
19340$0
20173$130
20033$650
19653$200
19973$220
19901$100
20130$0
20017$870
19962$1,005
19460$0
19871$0
19440$0
19596$2,000
19320$0
19987$900
19300$0
19864$610
20257$135
20083$270
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Book icon9%Students
Gradhat icon22%Alumni
Parent icon19%Parents
Suitcase icon8%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon37%Friends
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