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template does not reflect the most current recommendations for site tools and pages, but it allows instructors to retain a familiar design as they explore the Standard and Minimal template for future use. How does this affect instructors? The webform to request a new Sakai course site will be updated with questions to guide the selection of a template. We recommend instructors request new Sakai sites several weeks in advance of the fall term to allow adequate time for updates. Instructors should plan

opportunity for people of color to finally have their chance in the limelight and to share the story of their people. For the first time in the history of Vpstart Crow, Fences was produced with an all black cast. Student director, Josh Wallace made this decision “to level the playing field and show that inequality is something that can be defeated with the right amount of hard work, dedication, and patience.” Vpstart Crow is a student-created organization that provides support to Theatre majors interested

department – instrumental and choral – a legacy celebrated at his retirement when he conducted Choir of the West, University Chorale, University Symphony Orchestra and his first love, University Wind Ensemble at the Commencement Concert that year.” “Gordon mentored so many at PLU during his time as faculty. My first office was next door to Gordon and, as a sprat straight out of graduate school, Gordon helped me navigate my first experiences with college teaching. Gordon taught generations of music

attend (with one exception) and will be performed in Lagerquist Concert Hall: Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble, Saturday, December 4 at 1pm in person and live streamed PLU Ringers, Sunday, December 5 at 7pm in person and live streamed The PLU Ringers and guest artists present an evening of Christmas music playing for the first time on their new bells. The program includes traditional favorites, an African American spiritual, and music that traces its origins as far back as the 1500s. Chamber Music

accept this position. “The welcoming atmosphere and excitement for learning made me feel that my future would be creatively stimulating at PLU,” he said. During his time in this role, Murphy-Mancini plans to be an ambassador for the organ, as he believes that there is a style of music for everyone in organ literature. Murphy-Mancini has this message for prospective organ students: “Managing multiple keyboards, pedals, and stop combinations may seem daunting at first, but in a way, it turns you into a

joining the Foreign Service in 1979, Barr has served in posts around the world, in Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. In addition to speaking at commencement, she will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Barr graduated magna cum laude from PLU with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She earned two master’s degrees from Harvard University and the National Defense University, and speaks Swedish and Russian. This year marks the third time commencement has been held off campus at

it is and how it’s an everyday thing that we take for granted in this country.” Hulings stressed that many people in the world do not enjoy the rights taken for granted by United States citizens. “One of the main reasons we want to do something like this is not just to inform everyone about the First Amendment, but it is something they should care about,” he said. “It’s a great exercise to show what a country would be like if you don’t have these rights.” This is the second time SPJ has held

and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. “They are very prestigious venues,” Youtz said, “and we are really thrilled to be able play there.” The Sichuan performance will be in dedication to the Earthquake victims in the region – it’s also Washington’s sister province. Youtz is really looking forward to seeing the reaction of Chinese audiences to the jazz numbers. Jazz music isn’t really wide-spread in China, he said. There was time it was big in the 1930s and 40s, but revolution ended that because

Carlos. About 15 minutes ago, an aide invited the eighth-grader to go for a walk with her around the track to burn off some energy. That lasted about two minutes. For Carlos, who is finishing up his time at Cascade in special education, sometimes it’s like that. Sometimes it’s take a stroll. Other times it’s hide-and-seek. Lee’s frustration sparks through his brown eyes. He honestly doesn’t know what’s to become of Carlos when he leaves Cascade. His family is homeless now, living in a hotel. Carlos

experience includes working on the Red Carpet Leadership Board, as a resident assistant, on the Grad Gift Committee and as an Emerging Leader. Reyna also spent studying abroad working in an HIV/AIDS clinic in the Tobago Health Promotion Clinic. His campus involvement includes time as a member of PLUtonic, as a co-host radio disc jockey for PLU student radio, as a member of the Biology Club and participant of intramural sports. Commencement information The 2011 Spring Commencement starts at 2:30 p.m