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Faculty Philosophy The Faculty of Pacific Lutheran University establishes the educational philosophy that shapes and supports the curriculum and programs of study. This philosophy is reflected in statements of educational goals, objectives, and principles. Of particular significance to all students are statements about learning objectives, general education, and writing throughout the curriculum. History Pacific Lutheran University was founded in Tacoma by Norwegian pioneers in 1890, who were led by

transferable research practices and develop new habits of mind/ways of thinking. Suggested Small Changes Use phrases like “exploring resources” instead of “finding sources” in order to shift the focus toward building understanding. This shift in language will also help to emphasize that research is iterative and not something that happens just before writing an essay. Avoid the reification of sources, which leads students to think of sources as containing a single piece of information to insert into their

Financial Aid & ScholarshipsEach year Pacific Lutheran University awards scholarships of up to $5,000 to new applicants in the Rainier Writing Workshop. The number and amount of the scholarships vary depending on the qualifications of the candidates. Please select from which type you’d like to view. You may also look into federal, military aid, or external scholarships to support your graduate studies.“I can’t say enough good about the program. It’s been a great light in my life.”The Linda

Sejal ShahProse writer and PLU Rainier Writing Workshop faculty member Sejal Shah will be the first writer in PLU’s 2020-21 Visiting Writer Series. See her bio at RWW’s site and also at her website. Shah’s debut essay collection, This Is One Way to Dance, was published by University of Georgia Press in June 2020 to much acclaim. Publishers Weekly noted: “The poetic, probing debut from short story writer and essayist Shah forcefully tackles the complicated intersection of identity, language

Sample Curriculum - Entry into Nursing Program Fall of Junior Year Fall of First Year General Ed*** One course toward fulfillment of General Education Requirements (4) PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology (4) WRIT 101 Freshman Writing Seminar (4) PHED 100Personalized Fitness (1), may also be taken Spring of freshman year ELECTIVEElect to take: (1) no additional classes (recommended), or (2) any available 1-4 credit class(es) of your choosing January Term of First Year General Ed*** One course

racing started in her family’s backyard with a retired sled dog named Salt. The 7-year-old Husky was the first member of a backyard sled dog team that was initially assembled so Moderow’s sons could have fun racing in their hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Adopting Salt sparked an epic journey of Iditarod racing for Moderow, who completed PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop Master of Fine Arts program in 2013. Now, that journey has culminated in a memoir about her experiences. Moderow’s recently released