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have played in human societies. These three topics not only make history bigger and more interesting than it traditionally might be, but the courses offer useful insights into how humans interact with the innovations that we have come to value today (or love to hate). Many of the forces and ideas that are visible in today’s global economy come from these developments. Why I am majoring in History I am a History major at PLU because I feel that the program gives me great skills in research, writing

Latinx person, as an indigenous person, as an Asian person, and so on,” she explains. “These are not always comfortable conversations, but I’ve found great joy and a sort of liberation in the opportunities for honesty, resolve and direction they can provide.” -Kristy Gledhill ’21 (pictured above) Kristy Gledhill ’21, a recent graduate of Rainier Writing Workshop, PLU’s creative writing MFA program, agrees. “Those breakout discussions can be the most valuable part of the event, but they can also be

that they needed to have. As a teacher, I want to inspire others. But, now with the internet, they can get [information] without you. And they know that. [Laughs] Whatever brings you together in the classroom—it’s a big moment. Athena Gordon is a senior, double-majoring in Sociology and English (emphasis in nonfiction writing). This fall, she is enrolled in HISP 201 (taught by Dr. Ortigas), planning her sociology research project, and writing a personal memoir. After graduation, Athena is looking

, Hallie Harper, Hanna McCauley, Sarah Ward, Raven Lirio, Emily Groseclose, Ben Leschensky and Seley Nemish. Communication Department faculty member Dr. Kate Hoyt is the documentary advisor for the team. Director Brennan LaBrie shares, “I’m so proud of what our team was able to create together despite the curveballs 2020 threw at us. I know our team shares my excitement in finally showing the product of months of filming, virtual writing sessions, and editing that went into this film. We hope you find

materials? What are consequences for violations of academic integrity? Course expectations should be communicated both in writing and in class. If some expectations are especially critical, consider having students sign a pledge or classroom contract. Although the syllabus is a common place to post policies, you can also utilize your Sakai site for sharing such information. For instance, a page could be created in Sakai to post FAQs or tips for success. Sakai announcements are another way to remind

. Of the 612 eligible applicants submitted, 421 were approved funding —including PLU. Learn moreTacoma/South Puget Sound MESA was established in 1984 and served an initial population of approximately twenty students. Since that time, the program has grown immensely and currently serves over 800 students. Read Previous Professor Rick Barot discusses being longlisted for the National Book Award and teaching creative writing during a pandemic Read Next PLU’s MBA program named one of the nation’s best

the agreement: You can complete the agreement on your PLU Banner Self Service student account. You’ll find instructions here on the Financial Services site. What happens if I don’t have the Agreement completed by my class registration appointment? Your student account will be put on hold and we won’t be able to register you for classes until it’s complete. Can I change my payment option later if I need to? Yes! You just have to let the Office of Student Financial Services know in writing

the agreement: You can complete the agreement on your PLU Banner Self Service student account. You’ll find instructions here on the Financial Services site. What happens if I don’t have the Agreement completed by my class registration appointment? Your student account will be put on hold and we won’t be able to register you for classes until it’s complete. Can I change my payment option later if I need to? Yes! You just have to let the Office of Student Financial Services know in writing

program.​​Relationships are the core of the PLU experience. By the time they graduate, PLU students have a team of mentors they can call on for support. For graduate students, mentorship is built into various program cohort models. Here are just a couple of examples of mentorship and career development opportunities at PLU. For Master of Fine Arts students, they have access to The Rainier Writing Workshop — a community of talented, mature, and independent writers, working in an atmosphere in which

‘we need to do some tests,’ was to lose face. During her stay there, Holt was able to train nurses and boost their confidence, so they were no longer simply shadows of the doctors, but contributing staff in their own right. Ed Hrivnak ’96 said he never really considered himself a writer. He just was angry and frustrated over the way the war was being portrayed in Iraq. “I started writing because I was angry over what I was seeing on CNN,” Hrivnak said, adding that what was portrayed on television