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.” The store is one of only a handful of its kind in the country. It carries more than 10,000 titles and provides a place for enthusiasts and poets alike to quietly peruse, read or talk to like-minded customers. It also hosts regular events, such as readings. “Hopefully, any name someone knows as a poet we carry in the store,” Swift said. Rick Barot, director of PLU’s MFA program, is a longtime customer. He already knew about Open Books before moving to the Tacoma area in 2005, when he joined PLU as

Jazz Courses at PLU History of Jazz (MUSI 103): This class is a survey of the history of jazz, from its African origins to current artists and stylistic trends. The course presents lectures, live performances, listening activities, and multi-media to nurture an appreciation and awareness of the artists and musical developments of America’s unique artistic contribution to the world. Instructor: Dr. Cassio Vianna Music Theory and Analysis IV (MUSI 236): The final semester of the Music Theory and

OutRight Action International and the author of its recent report, Vulnerability Amplified: The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ People Globally. In 2019, she authored OutRight’s report entitled, Harmful Treatment: The Global Reach of So-called Conversion Therapy. From 2008 to 2017, she also served on OutRight’s Board of Directors and was Board Co-Chair for three years. From 1989 to 2014, she worked for PATH, a non-profit global health organization and held numerous technical and leadership positions

new endowed fund, your gift will create a legacy that provides stable, dependable support to Pacific Lutheran University and its students. When you make an endowment gift, you make a permanent investment in the future of Pacific Lutheran University and a commitment to educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care. To see a list of current endowments at PLU, please click here.Supporting StudentsEndowment gifts to support student scholarships create educational

with the University and why they established the Buchanan Family Endowed Scholarship. “I attended a large public institution for my BS degree. I hated every minute of those four years! After I earned my CPA, I was appointed VP for Business & Finance at PLU in 1962 by Dr. Robert Mortvedt. I was immediately amazed and delighted at the marvelous ambiance, its students, faculty and staff. This was a community of support and care. The students studied hard but at the same time had fun, enjoyed their

Representatives PLU Corporation Purpose Statement: The purpose of the PLU Corporation is to support the mission of the University through strong and vibrant connections within the ELCA community. In collaboration with our other constituent communities, the PLU Corporation will represent and advocate for Lutheran Higher Education including its values and traditions. PLU Corporation Member Representative Responsibilities: Represent the Congregations of Region 1 of the ELCA to PLU and PLU to the

how PLU’s commitment to vocation supports its educational mission; demonstrate practical skills that nourish reflection on vocation (e.g., appreciative listening; silence; meditation); discuss vocation with other students; and serve as public representatives of the Center for Vocation at university events.The Center for Vocation welcomes the tenth cohort of Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year.Meet the 2024-25 FellowsSuhaib Ali Major: Business (Concentration in Finance)Lance Maligaya Major