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Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, long listed for National Book Award Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Kiyomi Kishaba 21'English and Communication MajorPLU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, also known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, is a three-year program offering one-on-one faculty to student mentorship. Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, believes the program’s strength lies in its strong community of diverse writers and mentors

March 30, 2011 Student perspective: The Iditarod Editor’s note: PLU student Loren Liden headed up to Alaska to cover the Iditarod. The following is a reflection on her experience. The Iditarod, a 1,000-mile dogsled race across the state of Alaska, finished Sunday, March 20. A remarkable feat of determination, the Iditarod has become Alaska’s two-week long celebration, beginning in Anchorage and ending in Nome. Though last year I covered the ceremonial start in Anchorage, this year I covered

Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race Posted by: Silong Chhun / October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020 By Silong ChhunPLU Marketing and CommunicationsOn November 18, Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will be co-hosting a virtual edition of The People's Gathering, a dialogue-based event series focusing in-depth on the topic of race.The People’s Gathering is a professional and personal

PLU School of Business renews a mark of distinction with AACSB accreditation Posted by: Zach Powers / February 24, 2022 February 24, 2022 By Debbie CafazzoPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterPacific Lutheran University’s School of Business continues a half-century of excellence by extending its accreditation from AACSB International for its undergraduate and graduate programs.“This is a major accomplishment and signifies academic excellence at PLU,” said Mark Mulder, Ph.D., dean of the

Michael Burris ’09 leads a dynamic team as regional president of Sound Physicians Posted by: Zach Powers / April 26, 2023 Image: Michael Burris ’09 majored in business at PLU and now serves as regional president of Sound Physicians. (photos by Sy Bean/PLU) April 26, 2023 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Michael Burris ’09 worked at the intersection of business and healthcare since before even graduating from PLU with a business major and economics minor. While in his

Lutes sing their way through the Southwest on Choir of the West tour Posted by: Kari Plog / March 13, 2017 Image: Kiana Norman-Slack ’17 stands in front of the Choir of the West tour bus during the Southwest tour in January. (Photo courtesy of Norman-Slack) March 13, 2017 By Kiana Norman-Slack '17PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 13, 2017)- Hop on my pink tour bus and let me tell you about the craziest days I experienced this past January — or the days we called the Choir of

Brian Lander ’89: Career Humanitarian is PLU’s Connection to 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Posted by: Zach Powers / February 3, 2021 Image: Brian Lander ’89 is the Global Deputy Director of the United Nations World Food Programme’s Emergency Operations Division. (Photo courtesy of UN/WFP) February 3, 2021 By Lora ShinnMarketing and Communications Guest WriterPLU alumnus Brian Lander ‘89 grew up in Washington State's Tri-Cities. But in early 2020, Lander was far from his childhood home, as he helped

Q&A with Kelly McLaughlin ’14 Posted by: Kate Williams / October 15, 2018 October 15, 2018 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerThere’s not much Kelly McLaughlin can’t do, from rock climbing to cross country hiking trips to creating amazing sculptural pieces. Much of what Kelly has accomplished can be attributed to her growth and experience during her undergraduate years at PLU. What year did you graduate and with what degree(s)? I graduated from PLU in May 2014 with my BFA in Ceramics. Where

Students featured in University Symphony Orchestra season closer Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / May 2, 2016 May 2, 2016 The Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra will close its 2015-16 season with a blend of brand new works and twentieth-century masterpieces. The concert on Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm, features violinist Laura Hillis ’17 and composer Emilio Gonzalez ’16, and will be conducted by Jeffrey Bell-Hanson. The concert opens with a new orchestral fanfare, Bright Light Rising, by Scott

August 10, 2011 The renovation to the Tower Chapel, now known as The Ness Family Chapel, will begin in 2012. (Photo by John Froschauer) The PLU ‘Imaginarium’ By Chris Albert With continuing construction and updates at the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, PLU is quickly becoming the home of the premier theater venue in the South Sound. This year, Phase II construction will begin on the center, which will include work on Eastvold Auditorium and the renamed Ness Family Chapel