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independently, the willingness to listen and learn, the desire to strongly engage in critical reading and writing, the eagerness to take on challenges, the desire to contribute to a vibrantly supportive community of writers – these are the qualities needed to succeed in The Rainier Writing Workshop.“I can’t recommend this program highly enough. There is a dedication to craft, learning, experimentation, and a culture of collegiality. When I talk to people in other MFA programs, I am always thankful for the
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prosody that is grounded in the synergetic relationship between reading and creativity. But the art of writing (like thinking) is an ongoing and lived engagement with how our voices and our hands shape and get shaped by the world. That engagement should evolve and thrive beyond the particulars of any single learning context. As such, I think of workshop as an interim where we cultivate habits of mind and sensitivities to craft that a writer can adapt according to their everyday grind and develop
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person, while learning to be accepting of flaws and weaknesses. Finally, one of the foremost relationship experts, John Gottman, summed up years of research on relationship stability by stating that relationships that survive the test of time maintain a ratio of five positives for every one negative interaction. These positive interactions do not have to be big – they can be as simple as tuning into your partner when they call your name. Proactively creating positive interactions builds a foundation
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invite all scholarship concert attendees to a special reception before the Scholarship Concert in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, featuring hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne, and other beverages that celebrate the Christmas season and the bounty of the great Northwest. Tickets are still available for concerts in Seattle’s stunning Benaroya Hall and Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. We invite you to share in the excitement these venues bring to our performers. You can purchase
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Fort Lewis College in Colorado.The PLUS Year supports students affected by the pandemic by allowing them to delay some of their courses, labs, and experiential learning opportunities by providing them with up to two additional semesters of coursework tuition-free. The PLU Fixed Tuition Guarantee Program ensures tuition for the 2022-2023 incoming class of first-year and transfer students remains the same throughout their undergraduate years, eliminating the passage of the rising cost of tuition to
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will be able to sustain itself through a multi-year process. As a group, the Lute Vote team strives “to educate students on their voting rights, encourage them to register to vote and empower them to see the difference they can make.” Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman will be coming to campus on May 7 to recognize and honor the accomplishments of Lute Vote. Read Previous Share your Zipcar experience for a chance to win! Read Next Learning about the next step COMMENTS*Note: All comments are
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live sports show.” “It is a brand-new show,” Tootell said. “We are still trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t work, but it is a great learning experience.” The interactive weekly show covers local Montana sports that have been overlooked by other broadcasts in the area, Tootell said, including the University of Montana and prep-school teams. The show also will touch on national sports and discussions based on listener input. Tootell, a Communications and Religious Studies graduate, was
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Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture is on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. PLU dean of natural sciences Matt Smith in the KNKX studio on campus at Pacific Lutheran University. More from DCHAT Dean of Humanities Kevin O’BrienInterim Dean of Education and Kinesiology Terry BergesonSchool of Business Dean Chung-Shing Lee Stay Connected with PLU Audio Subscribe on ItunesFollow on Soundcloud Read Previous ‘Learning from Standing Rock’ event at PLU to
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the LGBTQ+ community is woven into the fabric of Tacoma,” said Ruiz in his closing statement. “We are a part of every community, every neighborhood, and every family.”Watch the entire event Read Previous Special education teacher Erin Azama ’01, MAE ’06 discusses her distance learning transition Read Next Tacoma Rescue Mission Executive Director and PLU alumnus Duke Paulson on adapting through the pandemic COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might
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student wellbeing and are key to students’ capacity to be present and engaged in learning and community,” said Joanna Royce-Davis, PLU’s vice president for student life. “These resources are especially important right now given the many impacts that COVID-19 has created, exacerbated, or perpetuated.” This year’s goal was chosen to double the $8,470 grant awarded to PLU by Pierce County Connected, a partnership fund launched by United Way of Pierce County and the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
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