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.” Rowland received a bachelor of arts in music education from PLU, and went on earn a masters in creative writing at Boston University, where his life took a new direction. While he was studying at Boston University, Rowland wrote his first novel, In Open Spaces, a historical fiction piece about his home state of Montana. He published the novel 11 years later, in 2002, and then a second novel, The Watershed Years, in 2007. Russell Rowland’s anthology, titled West of 98: Living and Writing the New
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diving community. To date, Olson has taken the requisite PE 100, sailing and scuba diving during his time at PLU. With two capstones looming on the horizon, James plans to spend his fourth and final required PE credit on Relaxation Techniques, learning how to ease stress the productive way. A junior English major with an emphasis in writing and a philosophy minor, Olson keeps busy. As a guide for PLU’s Outdoor Recreation club, Olson takes every opportunity to get outside. When he isn’t writing
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toward full citizenship and law school. As for any advice for students who may be undocumented and still trying to pursue their dreams? “Don’t give up,” she said. “Keep at it. And take risks.” Read Previous A New Chapter for PLU’s Rainier Writing Workshop Read Next 5 New Fulbright Scholars Bring PLU Total to 100 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 Three students
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People’s Literature Keep up With Carrie Mesrobian Blog: www.carriemesrobian.com Tumblr: www.carriemesrobian.tumblr.com Twitter: @CarrieMesrobian That doesn’t happen to a lot of authors—especially twice in a row. Unless, maybe, you write like Mesrobian, a 2013 graduate of PLU’s MFA Rainier Writing Workshop. Her second book, Perfectly Good White Boy, comes out Oct. 1—and already, the hugely influential Publisher’s Weekly has selected it as one of its Books of the Week, and Kirkus Reviews named it one of
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largest fair west of the Mississippi – she couldn’t pass that up. “I didn’t plan on getting a lot of sleep,” she laughed. Carow was responsible for the official program at the fair, writing copy and overseeing its layout. She also organized the “Healthy Fare” program – working with vendors to put together a menu of healthy options. She also organized “Jock Talk,” a daily newsletter sent to radio stations that promoted specific events. Only three public relations interns are chosen each year – one of
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superstars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The agency’s first project was building Kobe Bryant’s Website, kb24.com, and creating original content and films that are featured on it. Ford uses multiple formats to shoot campaign ads – even his Super-8 camera. “I fell in love with filmmaking at PLU. My friends and I would make videos and skits that led to more nuttiness,” says Ford. Ford became a copywriter in 1999 and spent the next seven years writing ads for Wieden + Kennedy, a Portland Ore., ad agency. In
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disease eradication and control, he has taken an active role in the eradication of Guinea worm disease, polio and measles and the elimination of river blindness. By writing and lecturing extensively, Foege has succeeded in broadening public awareness of these issues and bringing them to the forefront of domestic and international health policies. A U.S. News and World Report article identified Foege as one of “America’s Best Leaders” in November. He is currently a senior fellow at the Bill and Melinda
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Why PLU grad and entrepreneur still gives back to the School of Business Posted by: shortea / August 13, 2019 Image: Justin Foster ’02, and School of Business Dean Chung-Shing Lee photographed in the Morken Center for Learning & Technology at PLU, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) August 13, 2019 By Vince SchleitwilerGuest WriterLutes often find ways to show gratitude to the community that supported their education, but Justin Foster ’02 got started early. An entrepreneur
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2015 Summer Research Mentor Talks – 2/17 (all NSCI) and 2/19 (CHEM) Posted by: Craig Fryhle / February 13, 2015 February 13, 2015 Faculty mentor talks about summer research in 2015 will be given on Tuesday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. in Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke Science Center. Come hear about the projects that will be offered throughout the Division of Natural Sciences, and be sure to apply by 5 p.m. on February 25th. Each faculty mentor will give a 15-minute presentation. Check the
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Summer Research Opportunities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Arkansas Posted by: alemanem / December 19, 2017 December 19, 2017 Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Selected individuals will train alongside NCTR investigators who conduct FDA mission-critical, translational research that provides a scientifically sound basis for FDA regulatory
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