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Our MFA, the Rainier Writing Workshop, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier low-residency Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.
specific writing goals. A participant’s final thesis can contain work in multiple genres. Our yearly residencies are held on the PLU campus in magnificent summer weather, in the shadow of Mount Rainier, with easy access to Seattle’s urban culture. We are highly selective, and our alumni have generated a substantial record of success in publication, teaching, and other literary achievements. The Rainier Writing Workshop is a community of talented, mature, and independent writers, working in an
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Students in the Native American and Indigenous Studies program don’t just learn about Indigenous peoples, they learn with and from them, entering a collaborative learning space in which Indigenous
See what our Alumni have been up to! More Indigenous Scholars, We are Lutes Too A poster exhibition designed and installed by Native American & Indigenous Studies students Fall 2019 More Hands-on learning Students in ANTH 190/192/491 learn to make drums while in Neah Bay as guests of the Makah nation. More Quality guest speakers and events Dr. Charlotte Coté (Tseshaht/Nuu-chah-nulth), author of Spirits of Our Whaling Ancestors: Revitalizing Makah and Nuu-chah-nulth Traditions, speaks at the
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 1, 2015)- More than 225 families were able to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner last week thanks in large part to the Pacific Lutheran University Delta Lota Chi Turkey Basket Drive. The student-led Turkey Basket Drive is organized by the PLU nursing group Delta…
students. Selk laughed when she talked about all the work that goes into the project and explained that the baskets are kept in students’ homes during preparation, turning homes into mazes of turkey baskets. This year, the drive was led by Selk and fellow seniors Bryanna Stowers, Ciani Torres and Suzi Allen. Each nursing cohort raised money for the baskets and PLU nursing alumni donated $390. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the group gathered their baskets and delivered them to families in need. “At PLU we pride
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TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2016)- Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 studied political science and French languages and literature at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, she’s a published author and artist. Below is an edited discussion about her vocational journey and her experience creating hand-lettering books. Question: How…
that helped me realize what I wanted to do, but I did have classes and professors who taught me creativity, resilience and the courage to believe that I could achieve. These invaluable lessons and encouragement gave me the courage to see my art as a career and to chase after dreams that I never would have thought possible. Q: What are some of the experiences that have defined your work and career? A: I think one of the best and craziest experiences for me was when my editor first contacted me after
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The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program in the Seattle-Tacoma area is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.
BusinessTransforming the Skagit Valley Brand: MBA Students Dive In and Make an ImpactAndrew Miller ’14 leverages his PLU MBA to help Tulip Town adapt during the COVID-19 pandemicMBA Alum Shaping Career and Technical Education: Nancy Nelson's Impact at Chief Leschi SchoolsVeteran and HR professional Dorcas Cluley recommends the PLU MBA programUnleashing Potential: MBA Graduate April Rose Nguyen's Strategic Vision as a Rising Amazon Recruiter
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26, 2016)- MediaLab, the applied research and media production program at Pacific Lutheran University, has received two recognitions for its most recent documentary film. These Four Years, which premiered in Seattle in November 2015, has earned an Award of Merit from The…
MediaLab at PLU: MediaLab is an award–winning, applied research and media production organization housed within the Center for Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication. MediaLab students work on projects across the media spectrum, including market research, photography, graphic design, web design, writing, video, public relations, event planning, filmmaking and more. Read Previous PLU awarded total of nearly $590,000 in state grant money for intensive, alternative
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PLU rowers reminisce about their daring journey in Puget Sound 50 years ago.
seen among alumni groups. “This is one of our most dedicated affinity groups,” she said. Doug Nelson ’90, a former rower and PLU coach who serves as president of the Lute Crew Alumni Association, said the connection rowers have in the boat during competition carries into life. “You have to be doing exactly what all your boatmates are doing at the exact same time,” he said of competitions. “Some of my best friends to this day are people I rowed with.” Many of the rowdown crew members vividly
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Office of the President Allan Belton. As the 14th President of Pacific Lutheran University, Allan Belton serves as the university’s chief executive and is responsible for the organization and
education. Appointed by the PLU Board of Regents in April 2019, President Belton previously served as PLU’s Acting President and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to coming to PLU, he enjoyed a 25-year career with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served most recently as Managing Director and Chief Operations Officer for global treasury management.MissionPresident Belton is working to ensure that PLU continues to prepare students for lives of service, leadership and
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New York City. Most of my scholarship has focused on issues related to ethics and public policy, and a lot of my recent work has been in energy and climate policy. I spent most of my youth growing up in Germany and South Africa because my father worked for John Deere. I think those years gave me a global perspective that has influenced my career in various ways. I have been involved in various campus sustainability initiatives at Luther and am active in various organization in Iowa working on
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SPANAWAY, Wash. (June 25, 2015)— On the grassy fields outside of the Sprinker Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. the temperature has already climbed to the mid-80’s. Day two of Success Soccer Camp has begun, and over 200 campers ages 6-17 are already enthusiastically working up…
in her element. Well, one of her many elements. Equally at home directing a soccer camp, presenting academic research or consulting some of the world’s most celebrated athletes, the PLU Professor of Kinesiology has been a catalyst for achievement and an exemplar of dedication throughout her dynamic career. Hacker’s resume is staggering, including a Ph.D. in Exercise and Movement Science, extensive applied research in Sports Psychology, coaching the PLU Women’s Soccer Team to 3 National
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