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A Student’s Perspective: One-on-One Alison Haywood ’14, left, with Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) A teacher, an ally, an advisor and an inspiration—all in one professor! By Alison Haywood ’14 I met Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky my sophomore year at PLU, when she…
as an advisor. She wrote her first Fulbright application, which led her to Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, while working as an academic consultant at the United Nations in Nairobi, and her second Fulbright was in Baku, Azerbaijan, during her second PLU sabbatical. She taught journalism both times. “It’s made me realize that I am really a risk-taker … I’d be willing to go anywhere at any time at the drop of a hat,” Joanne said. “And I thought that that would sort of age out of me—it really
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For over 40 years, Pacific Lutheran University has helped students translate their love of books into a life of books through an exciting professional career in publishing.
of publishing and related fields. While other undergraduate programs focus only on the history of the book, publishing studies, or traditional printing arts, PLU’s program combines all three areas of study with elective credits in the most comprehensive book studies program in the United States. PPA readily complements majors like English, communication, foreign languages, public relations, journalism, marketing, and graphic design. But students in other disciplines also benefit from PPA’s links
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TACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses,…
embody that in your work, you will definitely grab somebody’s attention. Matthew Salzano '18 is a communication major with an emphasis in journalism. Matthew Salzano – The InlanderWhat is your title, how many hours per week do you work and what staff members do you work with most? I’m the Multimedia/Arts and Culture Intern. I work 10 hours a week, roughly – it’s a small staff, a weekly paper, and they have a total of three interns this summer. I work with all sorts of editorial staff members, namely
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Carolyn Hylander ’12, Caitlin Walton ’12, Mycal Ford ’12 and Gretchen Elyse Nagel ’12 received Fulbright Student Fellowships. (Photo by John Froschauer) PLU named top producer of Fulbright by The Chronicle of Higher Education Pacific Lutheran University was named as a top producer of U.S.…
teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Read Previous Night of Musical Theater Read Next Education and Journalism: Hard work and worth the effort COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning
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Antonio Ruiz-Camacho’s debut collection Barefoot Dogs won the Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction and was a Kirkus Reviews and San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2015, and a best
moved to the U.S. at the age of 31 and began to write in English at 35. He earned his MFA from UT Austin’s New Writers Project and was a Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University. He’s also been awarded fellowships from the Dobie Paisano Fellowship Program, Yaddo, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Barefoot Dogs is a collection of linked stories that follow the members and retinue of a wealthy Mexican family forced into exile after the patriarch is kidnapped. On an
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Connecting Passion, Purpose, and Profession The College of Professional Studies houses the School of Business; School of Education; School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Department of Communication,
School of Business Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review. Learn more Communication, Media & Design Arts The Department of Communication, Media & Design Arts prepares students for careers in diverse fields including print and digital design, journalism, PR & advertising, film & media production, and studio art. Learn more Education The School of Education’s emphasis on early and on-going field
Current HoursMonday: 8:00am-4:00pmTuesday: 8:00am-4:00pmWednesday: 8:00am-4:00pmThursday: 8:00am-4:00pmFriday: 8:00am-4:00pmCollege of Professional StudiesIngram Hall 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447 -
Senior Vice President Business Operations | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Wright oversees all business operations for Sounders FC including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, community outreach, charities, fan experience, communications and marketing of the team.
coached football and basketball while teaching history and journalism in high school after graduating from Long Beach State. Wright is also a member of the Glendale College and Northwest Football Halls of Fame. He has instructed sports management classes at the University of Washington and Seattle University. He and his wife, Ann, have a family that includes their two grown sons, Larry and Steve; their wives Katy and Michelle; and five grandchildren, Owen, Fiona, Audrey, Stella and Maxwell.
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Embarking on a journey to study in Reykjavik, Iceland, during the summer is a unique and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun never sets,…
my field, and when I saw that this one combined environmental studies and journalism, it seemed like a perfect fit for the path I wanted to pursue. The goal laid out to us during interviews was that we would be formulating an anthology of Southern Iceland, and each intern would research and write a chapter to contribute – my topic was environmental conservation, but there were other interns studying anything from geology to health care and culture. Walk us through your internship experience from
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Blog depicts people, places on seven continents From the tip of the world in Antarctica to the top of the highest peak in Africa, PLU students are immersing themselves in the world and gaining valuable insight this J-Term. Nearly 400 students are studying away on…
dispatches online, and each represents a different continent. This year, the students have been asked to record their thoughts and impressions about how people in their host country engage issues of justice, health sustainability and peace. The bloggers are discussing how they see these values being addressed, and how that compares to how the same values are addressed in the United States. Student Sarah Knutson is studying peace journalism in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under communication professor
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A fresh perspective Each year, more than 250 transfer students bring a diverse mix of opinions and perspectives to the PLU campus. When asked what makes a typical transfer student, Joelle Pretty, PLU’s director of transfer recruitment had a simple answer. “There is no typical transfer student.” Each year, PLU admits between 250 to 300 transfer students to campus. Some are just a…
great teaching experience – he’s teaching some of his fellow players Spanish, and he’s learning some Norwegian. Taylor plans to major in global studies and journalism and take those skills back to Tumaco, Colombia, where he plans to do volunteer work in literacy camps. The region is very important to him – he was adopted at an early age and lived in Gig Harbor, Wash., but Tumaco is where his birth parents are from. He relishes the opportunity to return to the area and give back to those who have not
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