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Marissa Meyer ’04, Best-Selling Author Posted by: Zach Powers / January 4, 2016 January 4, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsMarissa Meyer ’04 is the author of The New York Times best-selling series The Lunar Chronicles. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Children’s Literature at PLU and went on to receive her MFA in Publishing from Pace University. Meyer is one of 11 notable alumni currently featured in a billboard campaign that asks “what can you do

Q&A: Gabri Joy Kirkendall ’09 discusses her vocational journey that led to success as a hand-lettering artist, author Posted by: Kari Plog / November 8, 2016 November 8, 2016 By Mandi LeCompteContributing writerTACOMA, 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

Alumni Check-in: Angela Tennant ’12 Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 20, 2013 March 20, 2013 Angela Tennant ’12 Degree: Bachelors of Fine Art – Theatre, Acting Directing with an English Literature minor Organizations: Alpha Psi Omega (Member and Historian), Vpstart Crow (President), CLAY CROWS Improv (Member), SOAC Advisory Board Where are you now? “I currently reside in New York City. Upon graduation at PLU, I was accepted into the MFA Acting program at The New School for Drama, and I’m in

Rediscovery: Dr. Jenkins and the Texts of Hermann Broch Posted by: Matthew / December 4, 2017 Image: Professor Jen Jenkins at the grave of Herman Broch in Connecticut. December 4, 2017 By Clayton Regehr '18PLU HumanitiesOccasionally, we are fortunate enough to find things that are more exciting than what we are searching for. This is certainly true for Dr. Jen Jenkins, Associate Professor of German in the Languages and Literature Department at Pacific Lutheran University.Dr. Jenkins spent the

curiosity, keep them on track for graduation and prepare for post-graduate plans. Subject areas include African-American Studies, Architecture, Biochemistry and Biology, Economics, Film, Mathematics, Human Rights and International Affairs, Journalism, Psychology, Slavic Languages and Literature, Spanish, Sustainable Development and many others. Additionally, Columbia Summer offers subject-specific programs and certifications, including: Arts in the Summer Business Certifications of Professional

sort of fell to the wayside.” As a high school student, Akerman set about pursuing a career in another field she was passionate about: teaching. She enrolled here at Pacific Lutheran University and earned a bachelor’s in English literature and a master’s in education. That was when she discovered a way to combine her passions. “While I was working on my master’s here I started volunteering at the zoo, and that opened up a whole new world,” Akerman says. “I realized that they have education

My Story, My Words: Ricky Haneda ’22 Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Video by Silong ChhunPLU Marketing & CommunicationsRecent PLU graduate Ricky Haneda gives a first-person perspective on his experience as an international student making the transition to an American school. Read Previous Renzhi Cao innovates in the classroom Read Next Innovating for Access: PLU lives out its mission by blazing new trails COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't

American West, explores how Western writers perceive Western identity changing. “I became interested in the history of the West,” Rowland said. “It inspired me to put together the anthology.”The West is the area of the United States that includes every state west of Mississippi. The anthology, titled West of 98: Living and Writing the New American West, explores how Western writers perceive Western identity changing. It “tries to consider what it means to be a Westerner now, as we are moving forward

, and finding your voice.” Entrada Kelly has been honored numerous times for her work, including the 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello Universe, and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for The Land of Forgotten Girls. Her newest book, Those Kids from Fawn Creek, will be released in March 2022. Netflix acquired Hello Universe. Her work is globally celebrated and has been translated into several languages.  Entrada Kelly has a bachelor’s degree in

all along, but what has remained the same is the focus on the Clover Creek Watershed. As a result, we now have many years worth of data about Clover Creek, water quality, and environmental impacts. It’s a really significant contribution to our community. So the course includes geology, biology, and chemistry to do that work. And it’s also truly interdisciplinary, including units on philosophy, literature, ethics, and Native American studies. Students integrate these various fields–taught by guest