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the value of literature and writing is even more paramount as we move forward, because it’s acting as kind of a resistance to forces in our culture that want to reduce or simplify experience,” Barot said. “What literature does is restore complexity to the things that people feel and do and think, and celebrate complex emotional, social, intellectual experiences.” As for the future of the Rainier Writing Workshop, Barot looks backward and forward, always with the founders’ vision—and achievements

. Hundreds of thousands of hikers use the trail annually, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Thru-hikers — those who make the entire trek in a single trip — finish the journey in about five months on average. Woodsmith said she isn’t a thru-hiker, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t covered a lot of ground. She had walked 1,600 miles by the end of August, documenting every step of the way and sharing it with a dedicated social media following. Pacific Crest Trail MapAn overview map route of

to prevent to make campuses across the country safer. “It is really hard to find someone who does not know someone who has been affected by this,” said Stephens. Aaron Steelquist, Programs Coordinator, Student Involvement and Leadership Steelquist, with the help of Hai Doan, Assistant Director of Social Media and Technology in Student Involvement & Leadership, created the PLU posters for the It’s On Us campaign, which features athletes, student leaders and faculty members and staff. “Everyone

about – comfort zones, authenticity, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, fear, essential self, social self.” Wagstaff was a fresh-faced 17-year-old high school senior from Hoonah, Alaska, when she simultaneously entered PLU as a first-year student, thanks to an early enrollment program. The Parkland university’s population was three times the size of her town. The kid who grew up in a singlewide trailer with two siblings had been homeschooled by her mom while her dad worked away from home for

, associate vice president of marketing and communications As Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Lace M. Smith leads the MarCom division on an interim basis. Her teams include the design group, content development, as well as web design, customer service and Lute Locker. Smith is responsible for the development and implementation of a content strategy that integrates website, social media and digital campaigns with print and external communications. This strategy aims to raise the

, values and priorities into meaningful and purposeful lives. We provide opportunities for understanding the Lutheran concept of vocational callings in the world. We assist with identifying and developing career paths by providing opportunities to sharpen their skills and apply their knowledge in pursuit of employment, graduate programs and service experiences post graduation. Social Justice: We know that student success ultimately supports the well-being of our larger society as the future generation

new concepts I had been learning about – comfort zones, authenticity, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, fear, essential self, social self.” Wagstaff was a fresh-faced 17-year-old high school senior from Hoonah, Alaska, when she simultaneously entered PLU as a first-year student, thanks to an early enrollment program. The Parkland university’s population was three times the size of her town. The kid who grew up in a singlewide trailer with two siblings had been homeschooled by her mom while

guest faculty who have expertise in areas related to our work in Nicaragua -assigned readings -an innovative, in country experience in Nicaragua -experience in community building, collaborative projects, and social marketing in Nicaragua with the community -insights into nonprofit operations in a global environment -a pre-departure and a post-return presentation (campus or community) about your experience in Nicaragua -on-site discussion, reflection and applications of related material -a post

Side of Building) Trinity Lutheran Church Service Optional: Meet up with University Pastor, Jen Rude, to check out Sunday services at Trinity! 9:40AM-11:15AMMeet in Red Square to walk to Trinity Lutheran Church (across the street from Mortvedt Library) Hammock Hangout Optional: Looking for a chill Sunday social time with fellow new Lutes? Come hangout outside with us! 10:00AM-11:30AMAUC Upper Campus Grassy Quad (between Xavier, KHP, Admin, and Hong Hall) HUNGRY? Optional: Brunch Rotations with LUTE

music from the Bronze Age to the present, including the classical, folk, and popular traditions found within the region. (4) MUSI 120 : Music and Culture - CX, GE Introduction to the study of Western and non-Western music with an emphasis on musical history, style, and social context. Restricted to music majors and minors. (4) MUSI 125 : Ear Training I - CX Development of aural skills, including interval recognition, sight-singing, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. (1) MUSI 126 : Ear