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  • A New Chapter for PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop The new director of PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop, Associate Professor of English Rick Barot. (Photo courtesy of Rick Barot.) Rick Barot Named New Director as Innovative MFA Program Turns 10 By Sandy Deneau Dunham PLU Marketing &…

    correspondence. “It’s very intensive independent study with faculty,” Barot said. “It’s literally one-on-one faculty mentorship.” A record of success PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop also distinguishes itself by the graduates it produces—about 150 so far. “It has a very strong community,” Barot said—“not just when students are here, but alumni communities we’ve generated. They keep up and support each other, and not in a competitive way. We’ve fostered a sense of people being in writing communities, regardless

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Major Minute Monday: Political Science Curious about what it’s like to major in Political Science at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Michael Artime breaks down the essentials of the program, from the dynamic courses you’ll take to the real-world skills you’ll gain. Whether you’re into studying American government institutions,… November 11, 2024 AcademicsPolitical SciencePre-LawProfessors

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    Economics Alum Receives Award TACOMA – Michael Spiedel, PLU alum in Economics and Hispanic Studies, was announced as one of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Under Forty” award recipients. Michael combined his interest in Spain and Economics by writing his economics capstone on the impact of trade policies of Francisco… June 24, 2019

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU students take STEM into local elementary classrooms TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 28, 2019) — Drop by drop, the lesson comes into focus for this classroom full of fifth-graders. Jimmy Aung ’19, a PLU biology major, and his teaching partner, Jamie Escobar ’19, also a biology major, lead the students at Four Heroes Elementary… October 29, 2019 AcademicsBiologyCommunityCurrent StudentsEducationSciences

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    What’s in our room? Take a tour of Tingelstad. Jordan Vanni ’25 gives us a tour of her room in Tingelstad Hall. This is the largest residence hall on campus, both in size and number of students, with space for up to about 360 residents. Tingelstad is close to the University Center and Names… April 21, 2023 CommunityLife on CampusResidential LifeStudent Life

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    Introduction Spring, 2022 This issue marks an important transition for the Division of Humanities. As of this summer, the Humanities programs —English, Languages & Literatures, the Language Resource Center, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, the Parkland Literacy Center, Philosophy, and Religion— will merge… May 26, 2022

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    Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU Monya-Dawn Wilson ’22 is a DJS Fellow and Rieke Scholar who came to PLU as a transfer student. Wilson is a Biology major, and dreams of becoming a pediatrician. “I’ve always liked science and learning,” said Wilson. “I like learning about the body, learning about… May 23, 2022 Biology

  • PLU News documents good work Lutes are doing, on and off campus, as they live and pursue lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.

    Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 majored in biology and chemistry at PLU, played at nationals with the men’s soccer team, and prepared for a career in the medical field. D’Onofrio recently sat down with PLU News to discuss his PLU experience. How did you learn about PLU?… June 4, 2024 Research & Academics

  • Membership and Registration The PLU Concert Band is open to all current PLU students without audition.

    About University Concert BandMembership and Registration The PLU Concert Band is open to all current PLU students without audition. Students wishing to join can register for MUSI 371, complete the registration form in the music office, or email Dr. Gerhardstein for more information. Participants come from the following areas: PLU non – music majors PLU music majors on primary and/or secondary instruments PLU Community members  REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during fall and

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    College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But the hardest part is often deciding where to start and what to write about. In this 30 minute webinar, Natasha Lemke, our Senior Assistant Director of Admisson for Equity & Access, covers how to pick… September 23, 2024 FAQ's