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Workshop. The program was a realization of their dream of creating a community for writers, one that was grounded in innovation, challenge and support. Working with key early stakeholders at PLU—Paul Menzel, Provost; Barbara Temple-Thurston and Doug Oakman, deans of Humanities; and Tom Campbell, English Department Chair—Stan and Judith created one of the earliest low-residency MFA programs in the region, and fostered it into one of the premier programs in the country. The program has a nationally

in communications and minored in music, playing flute in the University Symphony Orchestra. Her first job after graduation was with Symphony Tacoma, where she worked on everything from ticketing to marketing. She and her husband decided they wanted to live abroad, so they earned certificates in teaching English as a foreign language and moved to Prague, in the Czech Republic, where they taught. The Czech capital is also renowned for its transit system. Neither Walker’s experience as a student in

trio’s own personal experiences and expertise. Other Episodes+ In the podcast’s third episode, Hambrick talks with noted Trinidadian author Earl Lovelace, PLU English professor Barbara Temple-Thurston and dCenter alum Shelondra Harris ’17 about the university’s Trinidad and Tobago exchange program. The conversation covers PLU’s 25-year history with the twin-island republic, Harris’ experiences when she took part in the program and the Diversity Center’s alumni trip there coming up in July 2019

surprised how quickly it came back to me.” Lindberg revived her rowing career while studying in one of PLU’s Gateway programs. She was part of the second cohort of International Honors students to enroll in the study away experience. It placed her and nine fellow Lutes at Regent’s Park College, one of 39 colleges that make up the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Lindberg and others lived and attended class together, in addition to taking an Oxford-style tutorial class, a one-on-one

also help students. At PLU, Walker majored in communications and minored in music, playing flute in the University Symphony Orchestra. Her first job after graduation was with Symphony Tacoma, where she worked on everything from ticketing to marketing. She and her husband decided they wanted to live abroad, so they earned certificates in teaching English as a foreign language and moved to Prague, in the Czech Republic, where they taught. The Czech capital is also renowned for its transit system

an assistant professor of English. He took over the MFA in 2014, a program now entering its 15th year. “One of the first things I did when I arrived here was make a pilgrimage,” said Barot, now an associate professor. “I made it a policy, personally, that all the poetry-related books that I buy I only buy from them. I know other poets who have that policy.” Swift took that policy to the next level when she took over the bookstore from John Marshall and Christine Deavel, the original owners who

into their worlds; see the online version of this exhibit here. Exhibit supported: The Center for Diversity, Justice, & Sustainability and Gender, Race, and Sexuality Studies Curator: Holly Senn, Librarian   On Exhibit: Women in Translation Month August is Women in Translation (WIT) Month; a time to highlight some of the incredible translated writings by women from around the globe. Only 30% of women who write and publish in languages other than English are translated in the U.S. and only 36% of

my interests in Indigenous literature. When I first came to PLU 3 years ago, I had no idea what I was doing; I didn’t even know if I wanted to stay for more than a year. But with the love, passion and mentorship I received both from the English department and the NAIS community, I found myself pushing harder for the things I wished for myself and for my community. That got me to where I am today and keeps me facing forward. — Mathilde M. ‘20, Individualized major in Holocaust, Genocide

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& FITNESS EDUCATIONMORE INFOMASTER'S IN EDUCATIONMORE INFOFAQsWhat Education Endorsements does PLU offer?All Bachelor of Arts in Education students earn an Elementary Education Endorsement. They will also specialize in one of the following additional endorsements: Reading (P-12) English Language Learners (P-12) Special Education (P-12) For candidates interested in Health & Fitness Education or Music Education, we offer: Health & Fitness (P-12) Music Education (P-12) All of these endorsements signify