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Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, long listed for National Book Award https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/professor-rick-barot-director-of-the-mfa-program-long-listed-for-national-book-award/

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

Appointments https://www.plu.edu/writingcenter/appointments/

Appointments Making the Most out of Our Resources While drop-in visitors are always welcome in the Writing Center, to be sure that a consultant is available it’s best to make an appointment in advance. There are three ways to set up an appointment before you stop by: Go to www.plu.edu/student-success and click “Schedule and Appointment” Call us at (253) 535-8709 Email us at writing@plu.edu (describe your assignment and when you are available) For shorter pieces of writing, consultations last 30

APA Citation Resources https://www.plu.edu/busa/apa/

Guide (7th edition) for formal assignments. The resources below are available to assist students in properly documenting sources. PLU Writing Center – Work one-on-one trained peer writing consultants at any point in the assignment writing process. The Writing Center is located in Library 220 and appointments can be made using the online scheduling tool . Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Guide – This go to site provides a variety of tools and information to help demystify the APA citation process.

SOPHIA Wants to Talk to You https://www.plu.edu/prism/prism-2019/sophia/

promote public philosophy, a philosophy in and beyond the academy. So we’re not just talking about philosophy in school but having conversations about philosophy at libraries or community centers. I think one of the things that’s interesting about it is that it started out as a group of professional philosophers who were very optimistic about what philosophy can do for everybody. It’s not just something for people who studied it for many years and are experts, but it’s something that is useful for all

Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/despite-pandemic-challenges-transfer-student-finds-community-at-plu/

about our transfer admission process. Read Previous Sarah Saavedra ’22 shares her experience as a first-gen college student Read Next Advice for first-year students: Build a support system LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App August 21, 2024 Understanding College Costs: The Real Price You’ll Pay August 21, 2024 Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU July 31, 2024

PLU alumnus Scott Foss ’91 serves as a top paleontologist for the Department of the Interior https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/03/20/scott-foss/

, but I’m right there for everything that happens,” Foss said. “I know about every fossil that’s being discovered before it hits the news. I know who is working where and on what. That’s the excitement of it, being on the edge of everything going on in paleontology.” × Foss juggles a variety of hats in an average week at the office, ranging from policy expert to to public relations officer. “I spend a lot of time helping to develop policy as well as reviewing other proposed policy, thinking about

You Ask. We Answer. What are my opportunities in the Music Program? https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/you-ask-we-answer-what-are-my-opportunities-in-the-music-program/

about the music program and the experiences you can get here at PLU! Read Previous You Ask. We Answer. How is your Biology program? Read Next You Ask. We Answer. How is your Art & Design Program? LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App August 21, 2024 Understanding College Costs: The Real Price You’ll Pay August 21, 2024 Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU July 31, 2024

Minors https://www.plu.edu/english/minors/

English Minors at PLUThe Department of English offers minors in Writing and Literature, and also anchors the interdisciplinary minor in Publishing and Printing Arts (PPAP). Literature, Culture, and Power This 20-credit minor involves: ENGL 300: Living Stories (4 semester hours) Literature Electives (16 semester hours) Any English-designated literature course. ENGL 227 may be substituted for 4 of these hours. Writing This 20-credit minor involves: ENGL 300: Living Stories (4 semester hours

PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and p https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2024/04/18/director-of-jazz-studies-cassio-vianna-receives-grant-from-the-city-of-tacoma/

PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition Cassio Vianna, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies, has been awarded a grant to write a 4-movement suite entitled Invisible Garden, that blends jazz, chamber music and Brazilian music. Posted by: Liza Conboy / April 18, 2024 Image: Jazz Under the Stars featuring Vianna/Bergeron Brazilian Quintet with Cassio Vianna on piano at PLU, Thursday

Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Gettin https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/09/05/response-to-nyt-article-is-a-degree-still-worth-it-yes-researchers-say-and-the-payoff-is-getting-better/

Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Getting Better’ Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 During Fall Conference this week, I talked about some of the misconceptions around the student loan debt debate. In particular, I pointed to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York study that found that the return on investment for all college degrees has held steady at roughly 15% annually for more than a decade, despite rising