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concerts that transcend genres to grow more tuba fans worldwide. Students participating in an ensemble this fall will learn more about music practice and psychology directly from Mr. Sheridan. www.patricksheridan.com Spencer MyerOn today’s concert stage, one of the most respected and sought-after artists is American pianist Spencer Myer. Mr. Myer has performed orchestral, recital and chamber works on four continents. He is passionate about music education for young people and has taught at a variety of

her kids to summer camp. She mentioned it on her personal Facebook page as a way to crowdfund camp costs. In exchange for donating, Caprye would show up in the T-rex suit. The money she raised paid for her children, as well as a few other kids who couldn’t afford to go to camp otherwise. While at PLU, Caprye was a double major in religion and psychology. She was involved in campus ministry groups and worked for Campus Safety. “I’m trying to imagine what I would have thought if I was on campus as a

, quality preschool,” she says. “We provide services for the whole child.” That includes social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language learning, as well as physical activities and nutrition. During her PLU days, Ferguson didn’t know she would find her life’s work in education. She majored in sociology and psychology and, after graduation, went to work for Safe Streets in Tacoma, whose mission is building strong neighborhoods. “I was a community mobilizer for Safe Streets,” Ferguson recalls. She

yourself at the test like I did. And don’t get distracted by all the other things that you can do as an undergrad. Make sure that you’re always focusing on academics. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Congrats Riley Read Next J-Term 2020/Political Science & Psychology – Study Away in Prague LATEST POSTS Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford July 8, 2024 Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her Internship at the Washington State Senate February 28

, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington, teaches courses on Sex Crimes and Sexual Violence and the Psychology of Black Women. She is the first holder of the Bartley Dobb Professorship for the Study and Prevention of Violence (2005-08) and the editor/contributor of the award-winning book Violence in the Lives of Black Women: Battered, Black, and Blue. 7 p.m., Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. APRIL Dr. Carolyn Finney (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Monday, April 6

a vacuum, but rather complement the philosophical and programmatic goals of the coaches. My approach has been eclectic from the start. It represents a combination of knowledge and experiences gained from three primary sources: my own competitive background as an athlete, my tenure as an intercollegiate coach, and finally my education and training in sports psychology. Aside from field hockey, are you working with any other teams? The previous three Olympic Games have been with soccer (gold

not a religion major so I don’t get a chance to study these things,” said senior psychology major Sarah Eisert of Borg’s lecture. “It’s a more cohesive critique of traditional Christianity and how it can be seen differently and in a way that I could understand.” Read Previous Passion for learning Read Next Extending a hand to veterans COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window

December 1, 2012 Newborn memories of the “oohs” and “ahs” heard in the womb By Barbara Clements University Communications Newborns are much more attuned to the sounds of their native language than first thought. In fact, these linguistic whizzes can up pick on distinctive sounds of their mother tongue while in utero, a new study has concluded. Research led by Christine Moon, a professor of psychology at Pacific Lutheran University, shows that infants, only hours old, showed marked interest for

at Commencement by his wife, Jennifer Kinney ’14, who received her degree in Psychology and plans to continue for a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University. It’s been a long road for the Kinneys, who celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary on the day of PLU’s Commencement ceremony. Their true journey began three years ago, on Sept. 6, 2011, when Jym Kinney reported to his first day of classes at PLU. After meeting with his advisor, Kinney headed home on his bike

studies (Spanish), and psychology. Citing local and national data, including a recent report outlining the current nationwide shortage of police officers, faculty members say PLU’s new criminal justice program will prepare students to enter a field eager to welcome a new generation of practitioners.Department of Sociology and Criminal JusticeWhether we are studying families, policing, gender, or deviance, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at PLU teaches students to understand the social