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Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available online on Eventbrite. $10 – General admission; $5 – 60+, military, alumni and students; free – 18 and younger. Each year, about 40-50 students participate in the spring dance concert. Allison Zakharov, a Kinesiology major and Dance minor, is one of the many talented student artists participating in this spring’s performance. She is performing in her own choreographed piece, as well as the faculty and guest artist piece. “Transitioning from

new ideas, especially when I’m surrounded by fantastic musicians who are willing to play what I write,” he says. Vianna will play his composition along with seven other PLU Music faculty members. He is looking forward to performing with his colleagues. Vianna sees making music to be “a communal act: it enhances creativity, broadens the possibilities for collaboration, and reaches a larger audience.” He is hopeful this project will reach a broad audience due to the fusion of genres that will shine

serve as a keynote speaker at major conferences and workshops. Underwood’s exceptional problem-solving skills and humble and patient approach have substantially modified our understanding of early Universe dynamics and garnered him an international reputation. The nomination packet for Underwood included letters from PLU colleagues and research scientists worldwide offering their enthusiastic support. One colleague observed that Underwood has “made advances in cosmology research worthy of an R-1

Foundation , Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future supports local foundations to invest in nursing workforce solutions. It seeks to help local and regional philanthropies develop strategies for creating and sustaining a viable nursing workforce. This marks the third year of a five-year, $10 million commitment by Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future, a partnership of the Northwest Health Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. During the program’s first two years, 21 foundations in 19 states

are in works to give the gallant sideline character a name.  So keep an eye out for a “Name the Knight Contest” sometime this fall. “It seems students are really excited about it and that’s a great thing,” said Laurie Turner, director of athletics. “It really helps in assisting and creating a home court advantage.” Turner also pointed out that getting a mascot was an entirely student-driven initiative, which she thinks will help in creating a festive and entertaining PLU athletic event experience

will be broadcast on Christmas Eve as well as Christmas Day in the Greater Seattle and in Oregon television markets. For almost 90 years PLU’s Christmas concerts have served as a touring showcase of PLU’s prestigious music department, featuring performances by the Choir of the West, University Chorale and the University Symphony Orchestra. This year will be the first time the production will be broadcast, thanks to a partnership between PLU and Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Public Broadcasting

resilient people – we come from kings and queens, builders of kingdoms – I want to show our royalty and excellence in everything that I write.”During the Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture, Charles will dive into the path of a story and how it often begins with a single thought and navigates to a destination of empowerment for both storytellers and readers alike. You can learn more about Charles at her website.The lecture is free, open to the public, and will include a book signing following the