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Passion, mentioned above. “That’s a pretty exciting year!” Nance said, adding that it is his goal to see the Choir of the West, one of the university’s primary organizations, become a larger presence nationally and internationally. “The Choir of the West is an amazing representative for PLU; a group the university can be very proud of,” he said. “We have a wonderful Music Department with many great ensembles. If we continue to do these sort of exciting events, it can only help bring PLU music to a

life.” McEntire admits that carving out a career in jazz is a bit daunting. Gigs are generally few, the pay’s not great, if there’s any pay at all, and finding enough work can be a challenge. However, McEntire is determined to follow his passions. This passion for the smooth, smoky and unpredictable sound has McEntire and members of The Parkland Youth Symphony – the band in which he plays sax – checking out Seattle’s famed jazz spots, such as Jazz Alley, Triple Door or Tula’s to listen to local and

discuss her exciting internship and to offer suggestions for anyone looking to land their own internship working in conservation.Why did you want to pursue an environmental studies degree? I’m a tree hugger, so naturally this major caught my eye. Genuinely, though, I chose Environmental Studies because it teaches me to use multiple fields of study to approach environmental issues. That’s a pretty useful skill for anyone to have. Pursuing this degree also allows a thorough focus on multiple interests

literature and history, says “I basically do all my research on the internet, the PLU library database list is my best friend right now.” Regardless of whether students currently reside on or off campus, they find a use for Mortvedt Library’s resources. But as useful as the library is, in the Humanities there’s also great merit to be found in the input of one’s peers. James notes that “interacting with other students is super useful.” Discussion and collaboration might seem harder to partake in during

PLU Contingent Faculty Withdraw Election Petition Posted by: Lace M. Smith / December 22, 2014 December 22, 2014 Update on Jan. 15, 2015: PLU Contingent Faculty Withdraw Election Petition TACOMA, WA (Jan. 15, 2015)—The petition filed with the National Labor Relations Board from Pacific Lutheran University contingent faculty to form a union has been withdrawn. This means that the current union election is over, and the challenged votes will not be counted. “As we have stated before, we believe

mean much. But when something clicks, the feeling is great, he said. “I just love going after that challenge.” The characteristic chit, chit sound was gone. Grossberg and Smith listen one more time before heading back down the trail. Today’s field work was a wrap. Time to get back to camp, set the alarm for 4 a.m., and begin waiting for the songs once again tomorrow. Read Previous Flurry of work continues on the PLU campus Read Next Life of the Mind COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the

Summer Internships: Environmental Studies Self-proclaimed "tree hugger" soars in internship with Bird Refuge Posted by: vcraker / August 23, 2022 Image: Fiona Ashton-Knochel ’24 spending the summer at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. August 23, 2022 Fiona Ashton-Knochel ’24 is spending her summer on a bird refuge in Brigham City, Utah. The Environmental Studies major sat down with us to discuss her exciting internship and to offer suggestions for anyone looking to land their own internship

playing with Google Earth, a free software built using extensive satellite imagery, with the principle focus of exploration. Whereas Google Maps is great for routes and marking distances—perfect for visualizing the Joad’s arduous trek—Google Earth shows faculty and students an overhead view of any location on the planet, and even some in space! You can design tours that include text, pictures, landmarks, close-ups of 3D buildings and geographical features, and more. Some excellent examples of

Fargo. Proceeds from the sale allowed the Bensons to first fund the chair in business and economic history and then, this year, fund the chair in elementary education. “Yes. I would say that it is true that PLU now has ‘his’ and ‘hers’ endowed chairs from the Benson family,” Jolita said. “But you know, we haven’t taken advantage of our financial position to enhance our own lifestyle,” she said. “I was raised to be a modest person. My grandfather was a Lutheran pastor. My great aunt was a missionary

during the two hottest months of the entire summer… it was well into the 90s in an un-airconditioned church every time we recorded. We joked that perhaps we would change the name of our group to the “Ninety-Degree Brass.” Why should people grab a copy? It’s a great recording of great music.  Bach’s music needs no introduction to most people, but it’s unusual to hear Bach on a CD of  modern music for Brass Quintet.  It’s an unusual juxtaposition, but one that works really well I think, and one that