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  • PLU announces Master of Science in Kinesiology program https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2019/12/03/plu-announces-msk/

    skills coach. “My colleagues are rock stars in their respective disciplines.” In addition to centering strong faculty mentorship, there was a lot of intentionality behind crafting a program structure that features opportunities for summer study, evening classes and hybrid classes that pair one on-campus day per week with online coursework. Students will choose between 14- or 26-month completion paths, further increasing part-time or full-time flexibility. “We wanted to be able to have teachers

  • Flexible/Remote Work Policy: Staff https://www.plu.edu/personnel-manual/employment-and-employee-relations/flexible-remote-work-policy-staff/

    week (e.g. a compressed work week, such as working four 10 hour days; a hybrid work schedule where the majority of work is performed on campus and some hours at a remote location (less than 20% of hours per week, on average)). This option must be approved by the employee’s supervisor. Regular, ongoing flexible work arrangements must also be approved by the appropriate Vice President. Human Resources does not need to be notified of the change to the schedule if there is no reduction in the total

  • Endowed Lectures https://www.plu.edu/hospitality/endowed-lectures/

    lead rehearsals and public master classes, and participate in other educational and performance activities.Late April/Early May Humanities: Koller/Menzel Memorial LectureLectureship in ethics and/or creative writing in honor of Heather Koller '94. Varies Wild Hope Center for Vocation: Meant to LiveEndowed by a generous gift of the PLU Class of 1958, the Meant to Live events bring alumni back to campus to talk about vocation with current students.Varies Environmental Studies: Earth Day LectureEach

  • Grit City All-Access: PLU’s new TIES program to immerse students in the City of Destiny https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/10/17/ties-program/

    corporate social responsibility, truth in advertising, meaningful work, and environmental protection. Multicultural Perspectives in the Classroom – Dr. Vidya Thirumurthy – EDUC 205 (A – 4 credits) Issues such as ethnicity, gender, disability, racism, and poverty examined through field experiences in Tacoma public schools. Writing Tacoma – Dr. Jason Skipper – ENG 385 (WR – 4 credits) Creative nonfiction writing course featuring place-based writing methods. “We anticipate students falling in love with

  • The Story Depends on the Teller: Book Arts in the Pacific Northwest opens March 9 https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2016/03/01/the-story-depends-on-the-teller-book-arts-in-the-pacific-northwest%E2%80%A8-opens-march-9/

    interdisciplinary in nature, combining new and old technologies, creative writing, carving, illustration, sculpture and textiles. Mare Blocker describes her process: “I find the papers I want to use, decide if it will be a limited edition or one of a kind piece, pick out a typeface, and/or carve blocks. Maybe it’s letterpress printed and maybe it’s printed in a more contemporary fashion; the text and content usually decide the methods the artist uses,” Blocker details. “After printing, the binding and finishing

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/author/dupontak/

    Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, long listed for National Book Award PLU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, also known as the Rainier Writing Workshop, is a three-year program offering one-on-one faculty to student mentorship. Professor Rick Barot, Director of the MFA program, believes the program’s strength lies in its strong community of diverse writers… May 13, 2021

  • More About PLU https://www.plu.edu/about/more-about-plu/

    . The recently renovated, $20-million Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is the premier performing arts center in the South Puget Sound region. The university offers 44 majors and 54 minors as well as graduate and professional programs in business administration, creative writing, education, finance, marketing research, marriage and family therapy and nursing. Back <

  • Academic Distinction https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/academic-distinction/

    strong communication skills (particularly writing), all of which are critical to success today and in the future. It’s not surprising that a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities shows that more than three-quarters of employers would recommend an education with this emphasis. All successful careers require critical thinking, teamwork, sensitivity to cultural, demographic, economic and societal differences and political perspectives, all provided by a liberal arts

  • Graduate Programs Virtual Fair https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/events/gradfair2020/

    meeting link and details. This event is open to PLU undergraduates, staff, alumni, and general public. See the event schedule below for more details.REGISTERParticipating graduate programs include: Business Administration, Creative Writing, Education, Kinesiology, Marketing Analytics, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Nursing.Shape Your FutureRegister in advance for the Virtual Graduate Programs Fair Register NowVirtual Fair Schedule 1:00 – 1:05pm Welcome and Introduction Welcome participants and

  • Graduate Admission https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/graduate-program/graduate-admission/

    hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or recognized international university at the start of the PLU graduate program. Applicants for the M.F.A. in creative writing may hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications. Students who meet or exceed all program requirements for admission are eligible to be considered for admission as regular status students. Students who present credentials below general standards for graduate study, who also exhibit