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Philosophical Discourse and Tweeting: On Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin’s Public Philosophy https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/philosophical-discourse-and-tweeting-on-dr-pauline-shanks-kaurins-public-philosophy/

English Writing, with minors in Music and Philosophy. She wrote this article as part of her work in English 320: Intermediate Creative Nonfiction. Read Previous The Trail to Social Justice: Ultrarunning Meets Dark Green Religion Read Next Indivisible: English Faculty Members Join the Anti-Trump Resistance LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26

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/

and a half, attending workshops, classes, readings, and other social events. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 residency was a virtual experience, but it is usually housed on the PLU campus. “For ten days it’s kind of a nerd convention,” Professor Barot said. “They [students and faculty] get to hang out with people who love the kinds of things that they love. A lot of wonderful conversations happen in ten days.”Outside of the residency, students are paired with a faculty mentor for a whole year. Whether

Kevin Knodell ’11 and Kari Plog ’11 – Resolute Online: Winter 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/winter-2017/author/kevinandkari/

program began, Chengdu was an area of the country where few Westerners traveled, he said. The region currently offers preservation of older Chinese mentalities, he added: “It’s a little bit slower and it’s a little bit more authentic.” #LutesAwayView social media posts by Lutes who are making a difference all over the world. While students are immersed in the culture, they learn about the history and politics of the region. Manfredi said a wide range of electives are offered, too, including martial

Kari Plog ’11 – Resolute Online: Fall 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2016/author/plogkr/

president for diversity, justice and sustainability. She said students of color at PLU are “hypervisible” and sometimes they want and need to be in a space where they are like everyone else. It’s how they recharge, she added, in order to bear some of the big questions about social justice that they have no choice but to confront on a daily basis. PLU is having an ongoing conversation about trying to create more of these spaces, Hambrick said. In addition, Taiwo said PLU must hire more staff and faculty

THRIVE at PLU https://www.plu.edu/student-life/co-curricular-programs/thrive/

it. Put down roots in your WHY (why are you here at PLU, getting a degree, working here, living according to certain values, etc.). Find or reconnect with “your people.” Who are your academic and social supports? You are not alone! Make a plan for the overall wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit. Fall 2023 Rooting eNewsletter (sent 9/6/23)What is rooting and why is it important?Philosopher Simone Weil said, “To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul

Homeschool Students https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/apply/homeschool-students/

to complete the deficiencies during your first year at PLU. Beyond the above two subjects, we require that students meet state graduation requirements and are able to provide proof of a diploma/GED before entering PLU. Typical Washington State requirements: English – Four years Social Studies – Three years Science – Three years Visual or Performing Arts – One year Electives – Three years (selected from the areas listed above, as well as courses in additional college preparatory subjects. Courses

Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/henri-coronado-volta-23-global-studies-uws-public-health-epidemiology/

and not limit your options. Explore the different paths available to you. Read Previous PLU grads reflect on commencement Read Next New partnership leads to new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences graduates LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community

Internship with the Portland Pickles: 8 questions with Simon Luedtke ’24 https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/internship-portland-pickles-simon-luedtkes/

want to go into the sports industry. Read Previous Internships: Breana Downs ’24 spends the summer with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Read Next YouTube Short: Only 1 hour to The Mountain LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June

Multi-talented senior and composer TJ Wheeler ’22 views music as his vocation https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/multi-talented-senior-and-composer-tj-wheeler-22-views-music-as-his-vocation/

combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

Summer Internships: Theatre https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/summer-internships-theatre/

dance styles, stage management, choreography, producing, directing, and playwriting. Keep reading to learn more. Read Previous Summer Job Spotlight: Nursing Read Next Summer Internships: Political Science LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13