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Elissa Washuta https://www.plu.edu/visiting-writer/elissa-washuta/

fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Artist Trust, 4Culture, Potlatch Fund, and Hugo House. Elissa is an assistant professor of creative writing at the Ohio State University.

Jennifer Sinor https://www.plu.edu/visiting-writer/jennifer-sinor/

for the National Magazine Award and the Pushcart Prize, Jennifer teaches creative writing at Utah State University where she is a professor of English. She lives in Logan with her husband, poet Michael Sowder, and her two sons.

Preparing for your move to PLU: A packing checklist https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/preparing-for-your-move-to-plu-a-packing-checklist/

up for success. Make sure to come prepared with a trusty computer or a flash drive for computer labs. Don’t forget to pack your favorite writing utensils, and of course, a backpack to keep everything organized. With these essential tools in your arsenal, you’ll be ready to conquer any academic challenge that comes your way at PLU! Computer/laptop or flash drive for computer labs Binders, folders Paper Writing utensils Backpack/Bag for Books Calculator Day planner Read Previous In their own words

Yakima area students find a home away from home https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/yakima-area-students-find-a-home-away-from-home/

graduated from A.C. Davis High School in 2017 and is now a theatre major. He spends his time outside of the classroom typing away on his laptop writing scripts for PLU’s Late Knight show, a comedy show run completely by students. “I go to school for theatre, but I have a small part-time job working on Late Knight,” Temple said. “I’ll often be writing about five hours a week on top of the meetings that we do.” Growing up in Yakima, Temple enjoyed performing, but the thought of scripting, acting and

David E. McNabb, Ph.D. https://www.plu.edu/busa/staff/david-e-mcnabb/

for Edmonds Community College, Olympic College, Oregon State University, the University of Maryland-University College (Europe), the American University in Bulgaria, and the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia, a regional business education program in Northern France, and the master’s in public administration program at Evergreen State College. He is sole author of 13 books (including follow-on editions), coauthor of two others, and author or joint author of nearly 100 research papers

Advice for first-year students: Build a support system https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/advice-for-first-year-students-build-a-support-system/

Advice for first-year students: Build a support system Posted by: vcraker / June 16, 2022 June 16, 2022 Megan Barnhouse ’23 shares her experience as a first-year student and offers advice to future students. Read Previous Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU Read Next Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies 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

Advice for first-year students: Communicate with your professors https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/advice-for-first-year-students-communicate-with-your-professors/

Advice for first-year students: Communicate with your professors Posted by: vcraker / June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Student-athlete Ahi Holden ’24 offers some tips for succeeding during your first year of college. Read Previous PLU selected for American Passport Project Read Next Advice for first-year students: Create a study space and routine 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

“We are uncatchable” https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/we-are-uncatchable-plu-womens-rowing/

“We are uncatchable” | PLU Women’s Rowing Posted by: shortea / February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023 “There is this moment, where everything around you disappears. Where your vision goes dark, and all you feel is the handle of the oar…” Read Previous How to be a Lute: Performing Arts Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Do you have Forensic Science? 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

Seed Teachers Program gives Tacoma High School students debt-free path to becoming teachers https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/06/09/seed-teachers-program-tacoma-high-school-debt-free-path-teachers/

Seed Teachers Program gives Tacoma High School students debt-free path to becoming teachers Posted by: mhines / June 9, 2023 Image: Students from Mount Tahoma, Lincoln, SAMi, IDEA, and TOL are part of a new program by Degrees of Change, Tacoma Public Schools, and Pacific Lutheran University, offering Tacoma students a debt-free, supportive pathway to earning their college degree and becoming teachers. Seed Teachers Program creates equitable public education system with teachers who reflect the

Meet some Rieke Scholars https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/meet-some-rieke-scholars/

Meet some Rieke Scholars Posted by: vcraker / March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022 PLU Rieke Scholars talk about what it’s like to advocate for diversity, social justice, and sustainability in their communities. Keep reading to learn more about the program and how you can become a Rieke Scholar. Read Previous How to be a Lute: Lute language 101 Read Next PLU’s Fixed Tuition Guarantee LATEST POSTS 5 Tips for Writing a College Essay August 21, 2024 From an Expert: 10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your