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Our Low-Residency ModelThe low-residency MFA in Creative Writing offered by The Rainier Writing Workshop is a three-year program in the study of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Each new cohort starts the program on June 1st, the beginning of the summer term. The summer term culminates in the 10-day residency on the PLU campus in early August. The degree is awarded after completion of the following: four residencies, three years of mentorships, a successful “Outside Experience,” a Critical
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Sherry Simpson Nonfiction Website: http://www.sherrysimpson.net/ Biography Biography Sherry Simpson is the author of Dominion of Bears: Living with Wildlife in Alaska, which received the 2015 John Burroughs Medal for a distinguished book of nature writing, and two collections of essays, The Accidental Explorer: Wayfinding in Alaska and The Way Winter Comes, which won the inaugural Chinook Literary Prize. She has also written four travel books, most recently Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
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most of the programs in our college, as well as minors, core courses that fulfill Core Curriculum elements, and a MFA in Creative Writing through our Rainier Writer’s Workshop. Descriptions of specific course offerings and degree requirements offered within the College of Liberal Studies are listed under their respective departmental pages below. Undergraduate Anthropology Economics English Gender, Sexuality, & Race Studies Global & Cultural Studies History Holocaust & Genocide Studies
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arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively. The GRE is scored on a 130-170 scale, in one-point increments, for the first two sections (i.e., Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). The Analytical Writing portion is scored on a scale of 1-6, in half-point increments. The cost of the test is $195. To find out where you can take
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arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis. Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively. The GRE is scored on a 130-170 scale, in one-point increments, for the first two sections (i.e., Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning). The Analytical Writing portion is scored on a scale of 1-6, in half-point increments. The cost of the test is $195. To find out where you can take
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Rona Kaufman Former Director of the Writing Center (On Sabbatical) Phone: 253-535-7295 Email: kaufman@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-D Professional Additional Titles/Roles Professor of English Director of the First-Year Experience Program Education Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2002 M.A., University of Maine, 1994 B.A., Penn State University, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Composition Rhetoric and Writing Literacy Pedagogy English Language Accolades Faculty
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experience writing, reporting, publishing and editing, Levesque’s love for print journalism landed him at PLU after 45 years in the industry. Levesque worked for several publications, including the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and even though he’s found his vocation in publishing, 16 years ago he was inspired to teach as well. In the mid-1990s, Levesque met former PLU professor Cliff Rowe, who invited him to join a group that was evaluating journalism teaching standards for other schools. Then, he met
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Art Thiel ’75 Sports Commentator Biography Biography Art Thiel has been a sports commentator for nearly 30 years in the area, writing for the Bellevue Journal-American and Seattle Post-Intelligencer, both of which are deceased, and the Tacoma News Tribune, which is not, as of, ahem, press time. He has authored two books, is heard on KPLU-FM 88.5 and ESPN 710 Seattle, and is writing twice a week for www.seattlepi.com. His new sports commentary website, Sports Press Northwest, may or may not
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7:00-8:00 p.m. | April 15, 2024 | AUC CK Hall Room 214The Beautiful Mind: A Journey from Thought to PageNew York Times Bestselling author, Tami Charles, discusses the path of a story–how it often begins with a single thought and navigates to a destination of empowerment for both storytellers and readers alike.About the SpeakerTami Charles is an award winning and New York Times bestselling author of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books. Before turning to full time writing, Tami was a
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Scott Rogers, PhDDepartment of EnglishWordPress for Blogs and Portfolios Scott Rogers at desk in office. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) WordPress Product Website: wordpress.com Cost: FreeScott Rogers is an assistant professor in the English Department and primarily teaches courses related to writing, research, and professional communication. Because Composition Studies is so closely tied to the classroom, he spends a lot of time thinking about pedagogy, especially the unique challenges presented
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