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Renee Simms https://www.plu.edu/mfa/staff/renee-simms/

Indies finalist for Short Stories, was featured on NPR, the National Book Critics Circle blog, and was listed by The Root as one of 28 brilliant books by Black authors in 2018. She has a memoir forthcoming with Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Mentor. Workshop and classes in fiction and nonfiction. Good mentors are usually good listeners. As a mentor, I will listen to your expressed intentions and help you consider how to create the story that’s emerging in an early draft. I may suggest reading fiction

Pre-Law Minor https://www.plu.edu/prelaw/minor/

Literature of the Hebrew Bible RELI 220: Early Christianity RELI 221: Medieval Christianity RELI 331: New Testament Studies Pre-Law Advising For information, see Pre-Professional Programs section of the catalog

Paid Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/paid-science-and-engineering-summer-research-opportunities-at-rice-university/

Paid Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University Posted by: nicolacs / December 3, 2021 December 3, 2021 Interested in paid Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University? Read on. The goal of these programs is to provide early-stage students firsthand experience with cutting-edge research in a range of departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Physics, and more. These summer

Fall 2020 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/global-studies/fall-2020-capstones/

international relations were discussed over a feast centered upon respect, reciprocity, and the legends of our collective ancestors. Such a gathering would be inherently Sacred. This paper studies the Tlingit potlatch and its use of the Sacred in international relations between the Sitka Tlingit Nation and the Russian Empire (prior to 1867), as well as the United States government (after 1867). Modern-day international relations can learn from this incorporation of the Sacred into the field through an

From Harstad Hall to the Morken Center, donors have built the academy https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/08/23/from-harstad-hall-to-the-morken-center-donors-have-built-the-academy/

completely gutted and rebuilt to meet modern program needs. “I can’t emphasize enough that a fully renovated building is often a better investment than a new building, in that renovation gives us updated programmatic space for a lower cost than new,” Tonn said. Tonn said that donors have the satisfaction of immediately seeing positive outcomes for students when they help fund academic facilities. “Donors who want to make a big difference in the lives of students can of course fund endowments for student

Theatre & Dance take on the famous Greek tragedy, Medea https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2018/10/15/medea/

century, being interpreted as a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of Medea’s struggle to take charge of her own life in a male-dominated world. Not only is Media a women, but also a foreigner. Deep questions regarding what property is, a women’s place in society, infidelity and the rights of children abound. On the surface, one could argue that it is a play about divorce, but in reality, it is dealing with power. Who has it, how is it wielded and what are the consequences.Jeff Clapp, Associate

Theatre & Dance take on the famous Greek tragedy, Medea https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/news/2018/10/15/medea/

century, being interpreted as a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of Medea’s struggle to take charge of her own life in a male-dominated world. Not only is Media a women, but also a foreigner. Deep questions regarding what property is, a women’s place in society, infidelity and the rights of children abound. On the surface, one could argue that it is a play about divorce, but in reality, it is dealing with power. Who has it, how is it wielded and what are the consequences.Jeff Clapp, Associate

STEM Education https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/stem-education/

: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Geologic Hazards GEOS 104: Conservation of Natural Resources GEOS 105: Meteorology GEOS 106: Geology of National Parks GEOS 107: Global Climate Changes PHYS 110: Astronomy PHYS 125: College Physics I PHYS 126: College Physics II PHYS 153: General Physics I PHYS 154: General Physics II Computer Science & Mathematics (4) 4 semester hours Choose from the following courses: DATA 133: Introduction to Data Science I CSCI 144: Introduction to Computer Science MATH 123: Modern

University Symphony Orchestra ‘goes outdoors’ in the upcoming Student Showcase concert https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2018/03/09/university-symphony-orchestra/

one could be more qualified.” When speaking directly with Megan, she offered the following, “I will be playing movements from Molique’s Concerto in D minor, who was only 21 when he wrote this piece. The concerto was written for flutist Theobald Böhm who is credited with inventing the modern flute and was premiered in 1823. Molique published two versions of this piece. The second version, which I will be performing, has a completely different Andante (second) movement which was not premiered until

Student production offers musical varieties https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2010/10/22/student-production-offers-musical-varieties/

bunch of great people,” he said. Stenson said NOMT is unique because it is student-run, so there is a different dynamic at work in preparing for the production. Although there is still a lot of work involved, he said there is a different atmosphere surrounding an entirely student-led show. Another unique thing about NOMT, Stenson said, is that students can perform more modern musical numbers because it is a musical review. Audience members will hear newer and older musical numbers, making the