Winner, 2010 Flannery OConnor Award in Short Fiction

Melinda Moustakis

Wednesday, April 18 Reading, 7:00 PM

University Center Regency Room

Melinda Moustakis was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. She received her MA from UC Davis and her PhD in English and Creative Writing from Western Michigan University. Bear Down Bear North, her first book, won the 2010 Flannery O Connor Award in Short Fiction and the UC Davis Maurice Prize in Fiction. Her work has appeared in journals including Alaska Quarterly Review, Kenyon Review, New England Review, Conjunctions, The Massachusetts Review, and American Short Fiction and five of her stories have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the English Department at PLU.

"In this sharply-crafted debut collection, Moustakis invites readers into a world filled with gruff characters, breathtaking wilderness, and a fierceness of spirit as crisp as the Alaskan winter . . . The gifted Moustakis' attention to detail and blunt, sharp prose will surely resonate with readers and fellow writers alike." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The Kenai is the lifeblood that flows through Moustakis arrestingly concise, subtly poetic, and piercing short stories about several generations of an extended family." Booklist (starred review)
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the English Department (253) 535-7321 or visit the website at http://www.plu.edu/~english/vws/

Career Connections in Biology: Stories from Alumni

Monday April 16th

Leraas Lecture Hall 2pm - 3pm Rieke Science Center Room 103
Open to any student interested in these careers! What can you do with a major in biology? Attend this panel discussion and talk with three PLU alumni healthcare, reserach and environmental consulting.

Panelists:
Bryce Manso (Fred Hutch Cancer Center) Leif Hansen Joanne Walsh (Franciscan Health System)

Event Sponsored by: PLU Biology Dept.

Its Pride Week!

Celebrate who you are, and celebrate the identies of the people around you! LGBT pride! The event for this evening: Out and about 6:30 in the scan center! Students and faculty will share what it is like to be out on campus.

IS NOW HIRING!!!
If you are Reliable, Friendly, Hardworking, and LOVE PLU, this could be a perfect job for YOU!

Applications must be submitted by April 24

NOWNNHHHIRINH Apply online TODAY at http://www.plu.edu/~stuemp/ HIRING!!!

Want to be the voice of the student body? Then run to be an ASPLU Senator!
You will help to represent students, create legislation, and work on your own self-direct special project. In the past these projects have resulted in the making changes at the University - from extending Library hours later into the night to banning water bottles. Register on the door of the ASPLU by 5 pm on April 16 and grab an election packet. Come to the interest meeting on April 9 at 7:30 to learn more!

PL U is pa rti cip ati ng in Le arn ing En vir on me nts a na tio na l stu dy ab ou t col leg e stu den ts Di wit h fac ult y an d pee . It ask s ab ou t aca dem ic wo rk, yo ur int era ver se rs, lea rni ng env iro nm ent yo ur per cep tio n of cam pu s div ers ity wit cti on hin the , an d yo ur pa rti cip ati Re sul ts fro m thi s sur vey wil l be use d im pro on in cam pu s act ivi tie s. the cla ssr oom , co- cur ve tea chi ng an d lea rni ric ula r pro gra ms , an ng in d liv ing lea rni ng com mu nit ies .

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t, Animal and Human) , Water, and Peoples (Plan Its Land

2 Tuesday,April17,201

ScanCenter 7:30-8:30PM

Do YOU want a job that allows you to:

develop skills that will help you get a job after graduation? be a leader and have your voice heard? have flexible working hours? run outdoor recreation, the Cave, or an advertising firm like Impact? event plan dances, concerts, and PLUs music festival LollaPLUza? manage your a multi-thousand budget? make a difference on campus next year? get paid for a job that is a lot of fun?

Then apply to be a

Director for the 2012 - 2013 school year! Applicatoins on line at Student Employment JobX on the PLU website.

Positions avalble: Programs Director, Human Resources Director, Finance Director, Venues Director, Public Relaions Director, Diversity Director, Sustainability Director, Impact Productions Director, Impact Business Director, Outdoor Recreation Finance Director, and Outdoor Recrecation Personal Director

Earth Week

April 15-19, 2012

FREE Demo and Tasting Sessions

Monday 4/16 to Thursday 4/19, Certified Master Chef Ken Arnone and Dining & Culinary Services staff members will be hosting free sessions
To RSVP & find more information about classes & hosts: www.plu.edu/diningandculinary/

open to everyone

Free Lunch
with PLU ID ($10 with no PLU ID)

Earth Friendly Vegetarian Wednesday, April 18 10:30am-2:30pm in The Commons

Certified Master Chef Ken Arnone will have been working with the professional staff for two days to perfect these recipes. This lunch is the culmination of the training and the grand showcase of these great earth-friendly vegetarian dishes.
A $10 donation is suggested.