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  • Melissa Michal: A Writer, a Teacher, and a Mentor https://www.plu.edu/prism/prism-2019/melissa-michal/

    closely aligned to her own. Professor Michal’s approach to teaching is based on getting to know her students and becoming fully invested in their progression as writers. Her teaching style is centered on the student, a style much like that of mentorship. She wants her students to be the main drivers of dialogue in the classroom and to know that their opinions and views of the world are something to be valued. She helps students see themselves as writers and encourages them to participate in the

  • Welcome to Ordal Hall! https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/welcome-to-ordal-hall/

    communities and what they offer: First in the Family The First in the Family wing is a space tailored to support students who are the first in their families to attend college, offering resources and mentorship to help them navigate the university experience with confidence. Students of Color The Students of Color wings foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds through dialogue, advocacy, and celebration of cultural heritage. Environmental & Social

  • Policies & Approvals https://www.plu.edu/advancement/policies-approvals/

    will be requested, it is especially important to begin conversations with the department chair, dean, and the Offices of Advancement, Provost, and Finance and Administration early in the process of developing the proposal. To aid in that dialogue, applicants should complete the form, “Notice of Intent to Apply for a Grant,” that helps the author address critical components such as deadlines, matching requirements, and grant implications. At least a week before final submission, a “Grant Approval

  • Jenny Johnson https://www.plu.edu/mfa/staff/jenny-johnson/

    in broader social or historical contexts: Are there larger conversations that you wish or aim for your poems to be a part of? Are there poets from the past or present whom you imagine your work might be in dialogue with? If you are not sure yet, as a mentor, I intend to make these meetings happen, too, as we tailor your reading lists. In addition to learning the formal and technical elements of poems, it is important to me that you grow by learning from the diverse literary traditions that your

  • About TEDxTacoma https://www.plu.edu/tedx/about-tedxtacoma/

    , organizations and individuals the opportunity to share new ideas and stimulate dialogue. TEDxTacoma's Awesome Sponsors

  • Torhild Skillingstad https://www.plu.edu/wang-center/torhild-skillingstad/

    would love to help you. Finding a topic that is feasible with the grant money and your skills is important, and having a professional with which to talk things through was extremely helpful to me. Recipient: Prepare yourself well by doing pre-departure research, not only about your topic, but also about the area to which you are traveling. Continue the good dialogue with your professors, they might even have connections in the country you are visiting!How the Wang Grant has helped me academically or

  • PLU Wins 16 Mark of Excellence Awards, Six First Place https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2014/05/03/plu-wins-mark-of-excellence-awards-six-first-place/

    Television’s weekly news broadcast News @ Nine won for their November 14 episode. Sam Horn ’15, was also a finalist in the sports feature category for his Mooring Mast profile on Frosty Westering. LuteTimes was a finalist in two categories: best independent online student publication and online in-depth reporting, for its coverage of contingent faculty’s struggle to unionize. Originally published May 2014 in SOACtivities. Read Previous Professor Encourages Peers to Engage in Public Dialogue in New Book

  • PLU hosts Art from Parkland’s youth in a week-long exhibition https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2015/01/12/plu-hosts-art-from-parklands-youth-in-a-week-long-exhibition/

    two Honorable Mentions. “When I started the program, I wanted to start a community dialogue between PLU and Parkland by bringing art students together,” Wise commented. “­Many of the students don’t meet each other, something I’d love to change, but they do have this peek into each other’s worlds, which fosters an appreciation for their shared interests and talents.” PY// Art From Parkland’s Youth’s mission is to make art affordable and accessible to all young artists in the community. The

  • Residency https://www.plu.edu/mfa/residency/

    residency, each participant is paired with the faculty mentor who will work with the participant in the coming year.  Their initial dialogue will touch upon the following: the schedule of exchanges for the year, and the method of exchange; an overview of the participant’s goals and projects for the year; and the reading and writing assignments suggested by the mentor. The participants also take part in cohort-specific meetings that outline the work to be done by the participants in the upcoming year

  • PLU’s Black Student Union Holds ‘Die-In’ To Show Solidarity https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/04/07/bsu-die-in/

    inequality on campus. Continuing a critical dialogue is another step that can help gain solidarity on campus.” According to a 2014 USA Today story, a white police officer killed a black person twice a week from 2005 to 2012. This statistic, in the opinion of Harris, transcends any fading media focus. “Just because Ferguson may not be a hot topic any more in the media or on campus does not mean that it is not within the black community,” she said. “This a reality we are forced to live.” Read Previous