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Free Summer Jazz Series brings Stars-and the community-to PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / June 29, 2014 Image: A crowd enjoys the music at a 2013 Jazz Under the Stars concert at PLU. (Photo: PLU student John Struzenberg ’15) June 29, 2014 16th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Kicks Off July 10 By Sandy Deneau Dunham, PLU Marketing & Communication  As a gift to the community—and really, to everyone who attends—the Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music kicks off its free summer concert

. Pilgrim completed a master’s degree in music at PLU, studying under PLU organist David Dahl while her husband, Dr. Walter Pilgrim, taught religion at PLU for over 30 years. Mrs. Pilgrim worked as an organist and music director at churches, including our Parkland neighbor Trinity Lutheran and, further afield, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Bremerton. They generously supported many funds at PLU during their careers, and their family has honored us with this exceptional gift of Jeanette’s harpsichord

the task of writing has become increasingly difficult. “I’ve fallen in love with this difficulty,” she said. “This is the profound, seasoned love of shared hardship, of enduring and prevailing.” Read Previous Global health: Why does it matter? Read Next Dealing in historical coins is rare gift 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. LATEST POSTS Three students share how

conversation. “Being intentional about looking for those opportunities has been probably one of the biggest things,” she says. In her extremely busy, multifaceted role, Lisa often hears that she brings calm and peace. “We work in a very chaotic environment, so bringing a sense of stability and a sense of peace is something valuable.  I hear that feedback a lot.” Woods can also translate between different groups of people, so they can hear what the others are saying. “I think it’s a gift because of my

the everyday professional development needs of biology and microbiology undergraduate educators.Full Citation The Faculty Excellence Award in Mentoring was established by a gift from the late Tom Carlson, Professor of Biology, and honors Professor Emeritus of Biology Art Gee who excelled as a mentor to colleagues and students in his many years of service on the faculty. This award recognizes the efforts of a faculty member who serves as a “personal or professional guide” to students or colleagues

outside the US prior to this project, including two in China. “We have completed the first training and tournament and are in the process of assessing data. We had a successful competition at Dalian Nationalities University in Dalian in December,” Franke says. “There were 20 Chinese universities in attendance. Chinese students debated about affordable housing in China, China’s space program, same-sex marriage in China, government corruption, and other topics.” They are in the process of planning the

important town landmarks are falling into the ocean, since they aren’t getting much, or any, funding from the state. It’s the story of a community committed to sticking around and persevering. The documentary is entirely student produced. “I am extremely proud of the drive, vision, and industriousness of the student filmmakers, as well as our marketing and event planning students. They have worked hard to put a human face on the issue of coastal erosion, and have dedicated themselves to ethically

you to the PLU faculty members, staff, and peers who continue to support international students in planning for the fall. Thank you, as well, to those of you who signed and helped distribute online petitions opposing the harmful directive that was rescinded today. Our support for our international students is unequivocal. We will continue to ensure that we have plans and programs in place that secure their important place in our community. We also pledge to continue advocating for international

hands-on STEM activities for those underrepresented such as African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, and female students. “This grant is important to MESA because these students of color represent the future. We are doing amazing work in the community and getting this grant shows how engaged and committed PLU is when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion in the STEM field,” said Penda Samba, MESA program director. “We are planning to use the grant by enforcing

Center, Ames will perform a wide range of duties, including planning program activities for elementary-school and teenage camps, developing workshops, driving on field trips, mentoring teen camp participants and working as an “Adventure Guide” to build relationships with the elementary-school campers. “My hope is through firsthand experience working in a low-income community, I will learn the steps necessary to address the needs and challenges of its youth,” Ames wrote in her application for the