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Post-MFA MentorshipsThe Rainier Writing Workshop has now produced a critical mass of graduates, many of whom have published books of poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. These books were often the creative theses that the graduates completed in their final year in the program. For others, the creative thesis is a foundational iteration of work that will be developed into publication-worthy manuscripts. The Rainier Writing Workshop is committed to helping its alumni with their writing and

writing: a description, a comparison, etc. It is more realistic to imagine that a writer will utilize a variety of modes-description in conjunction with narration and persuasion-to achieve her or his aim.) Hand-in-hand with a sense of purpose is a sense of audience. If fact, real-life writing situations are often motivated first by the need to communicate with a specific group of people. Having a particular audience in mind when composing helps writers choose appropriate tone, style, and words, as

Luther and Philip Melanchthon.Tickets are limited and can be obtained free of charge at the PLU Concierge Desk in the Anderson University Center. This is the only place where tickets can be obtained. Please note that we are unable to take requests to hold or mail tickets to interested parties. Tickets will be available on Monday, Sept. 11 and will be distributed until they run out. Under the direction of nationally known conductor, composer and organist Dr. David Cherwien, the 64-member National

By Genny Boots ’18 A decade ago, Craig Cornwall came to Pacific Lutheran University to teach printmaking, design and drawing in the Department of Art & Design. “As I look back on those 10 years, I wonder how they went so quickly,” Cornwall said. “The time I have had working with students and faculty has been extremely rewarding.” Cornwall taught classes at PLU since 2006, covering everything from drawing and 2-D design to color theory and printmaking. Cornwall always loved teaching and watching

Through Personal Experience, an Empathy for Transfer Students When Laura Polcyn ’74, ’79 arrived at PLU as a transfer student in the business program, she had saved enough money from two years of full-time work to afford PLU. This experience made her value her PLU education all the more, and instilled an empathy for students who want to come to PLU but may face financial hurdles in affording a college education. That’s why, almost 40 years later, Laura and husband Mark have decided to leave

Gender, Sexuality, & Race Studies Approved CoursesCore Courses GSRS 201 – Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies (required of majors & minors, offered every semester) GSRS 301 – Theories of Gender, Sexuality, and Race (required of majors & minors, offered every fall semester) GSRS 499 – Senior Capstone (required of majors, offered every spring semester) GSRS electives are scheduled by their respective departments. Please check the Banner class schedule to determine which electives

S. Erving Severtson Research Fellowship Forest Foundation Undergraduate Research Program In May 2000, a grant was awarded to the Division of Social Sciences for a student-faculty research program to honor S. Erving Severtson. Endowed by the Forest Foundation, the grant seeks to encourage joint student and faculty research by providing financial assistance. For student researchers, the grant covers up to $500 for project expenses and a $2500 award per student. Faculty are also eligible for up to