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English Writing, Class of 2011.  Currently a research program manager at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.“Studying music at PLU exposed me to new perspectives and ideas that I wouldn’t otherwise have encountered.  I credit my music teachers with guiding me toward the person I am today.  Their thoughtful wisdom and advice taught me how to openly accept criticism, see the world differently and strive for perfection.  Touring with the PLU Wind Ensemble to Australia

Theory & Analysis II A continuation of MUSI 135. Further study of the materials and syntax of musical expression through an examination of harmonic and melodic analysis, composition, part-writing, figured bass, non-chord tones, small formal structures, secondary functions, etc. Prerequisite: MUSI 135 or consent of instructor. (3) MUSI 151 : Keyboard Musicianship I Beginning skills in piano and general musicianship in a group piano setting, including reading in treble and bass clef, building

) and editor of Antisemitism, Christian Ambivalence, and the Holocaust (Indiana University Press, 2007). His writing has appeared in both edited collections and in academic journals including Church History, Historisches Jahrbuch, and Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Spicer is co-editor of Studies in Christian-Jewish Relations, the academic journal of the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations, a member of the Holocaust Educational Foundation’s Academic Advisory Council, and a Catholic

. Associate Professor High Point University An Experiment on Teaching Chinese Characters Effectively For English speakers, learning Chinese characters is one of the most difficult and time-consuming tasks in mastering the Chinese language. Beginners get frustrated in writing and memorizing logographic words which are significantly different from English. The situation worsens with all the restraints associated with COVID-19. To efficiently teach and motivate students to learn Chinese characters has been a

-based human services nonprofit, and was the recipient of Associated Ministries’ 2009–2010 David T. Alger Award for Service. Kathy saw her board service with Associated Ministries and other community organizations as fully integrated with her work at PLU, writing that: “ For me, scholarship and service often become conflated. My involvement with Associated Ministries is a case in point. …Serving as President of the Board of Directors and working to move the agency toward strengths-based and

life and am grateful to live in such a scenic, eventful place. Outside work, I enjoy being at home with family, going on walks, writing, being at the YMCA, dining out, shopping, and attending musicals. I cherish scrapbooking and preserving memories collected over time. My sweet dog, Charlie (a Havanese Yorkie), brings me endless joy! What’s one thing you’ve learned from the seminar? The reiteration of how important it is to take time to have deep moments of reflection, in order to get a better

career as a teacher and local principal; and Mark Andersen, with an M.A. in physical therapy from Stanford and a practice he built up in Vallejo and Benecia, Calif. They had each been commendable student-athletes, and were now each important in their careers. 1963-64 PLU Men’s JV Basketball Mark Andersen (#22), Al Hedman (#10), Bob Ericksen (#12), Doug Leeland (#35), Tom Lorentzsen (#24) and Tim Sherry (#32) I am writing now because two of those five guys, Doug Leeland and Alan Hedman, died recently

her first major college assignment turned into a professional presentation on public health issues. “As a first-year, I think it’s important to dive in and take a challenge,” she said. “So you can meet more people and make connections.” Gina Hames, associate professor of history, and Sandra Estrada '20 Hames said the assignment was aimed at preparing first-year students for the rigorous academic journey ahead of them. “I have them do a full-blown research project,” she said of her writing 101

the full Lute Welcome Schedule here. We are writing today specifically to invite you to join and assist us at the Becoming a Lute Reception on Friday, September 1. Our goal is to have as many faculty and staff as are available join us to welcome our new Lutes to campus! Please consider joining us as members of our Lute community to welcome our new Lutes as they seek their early points of connection at PLU! There are two ways you can join us in welcoming these new Lutes to our community! Mix and

Lives of Deceased Family Members”, “A Womanist Legacy of Trauma, Grief, and Loss: Reframing the Notion of the Strong Black Woman Icon”, and is the co-author of the book, “African American Grief”. Her current research agenda include understanding Community Trauma and End-of Life Decisions among older African Americans. She’s also in the process in writing her second book to be entitled, “African American Grief – Revisited”. Dr. Wallace considers herself a “womanist” and so embraces the wholeness of