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the College of Professional Studies at Pacific Lutheran University, in addition to holding the academic rank of Professor of Music. He has also served as Dean of the School of Arts and Communication, Chief Innovation Officer, Associate Provost for Strategic Academic Initiatives and Acting Provost at PLU.  He previously served at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he was Chair and Professor of one of the most respected liberal arts music programs in the nation. Dr. Bennett has also held numerous

in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Konstanze in Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio. Her recordings are available on Naxos, Albany, and the Elmgrove labels. She has been a member of the adjunct voice faculty at Pacific Lutheran University since 1989 and has been master class clinician for the Summer Opera Workshop since its beginning. She has assisted with other projects at PLU such as scholarship auditions, recruitment efforts, and search committee service. She served for the second time as a judge for

of Exploration, Trade, and Empires. ABC-CLIO, 2017. In 2016, with the support of a travel grant from the First Year Experience Program and a Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education grant she presented research on the pedagogy of teaching World History, at the World History Association Conference in Ghent, and also while in Europe completed research for her current book project through researching breweries in Belgium and champagne houses in France. She teaches a core course for the

an educational leader. Most recently, Rafael served as Executive Director of a college access non-profit in Seattle and Tacoma, Rainier Scholars. Before that, he was head of two independent schools: Seattle Girls’ School (Grades 5-8) and Bertschi School (Grades PreK-5). Rafael believes that teaching and learning in the world we live in has to begin with the conviction that we are preparing young people for their future and not our past.

, identity expression, social justice, and the utilization of phenomenological and participatory methodologies for applied inquiry. Along with university teaching and research, Hazel also has a professional background in early childhood education, elementary education, after-school education, queer and trans youth advocacy and queer and trans community organizing.

Ryan Branchini Admission, Advising, and Certification Specialist He/Him Phone: 253-535-7106 Email: branchrc@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building - Room 121 Professional Responsibilities Academic advisor for the Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) degree Admissions coordinator for undergraduate and graduate teacher certification preparation programs Certification Officer providing support and services to Pacific Lutheran University students and alumni of all educator preparation

.. "Paleoelevation estimates for the northern and central proto-Basin and Range from carbonate clumped isotope thermometry." Tectonics Vol. 32, 2013: p. 1-22. Lechler, A. R., and Galewsky, J.. "Refining paleoaltimetry reconstructions of the Sierra Nevada, California using air parcel trajectories." Geology Vol. 41, 2013: p. 259-262. Lechler, A. R., and Niemi, N. A.. "The influence of snow sublimation on the isotopic composition of spring and surface waters in the southwestern United States: Implications for

, D., & Mondragon, G., "The Rise an Anti-Immigrant Policies: An analysis of Three State Laws and Implications for Social Work" Intersectionalities 2014 Books Health Care Social Work: A Global Perspective (w/Lead Editor, Ren Winnett) (Oxford University Press 2019) : View Book Detaining the Immigrant Other: Global Transnational Issues (Oxford University Press 2016) : View Book The Immigrant Other: Lived Experiences in a Transnational World (Columbia University Press 2016) : View Book Accolades

University of Colorado Boulder and holds three Master’s degrees—in piano, harpsichord and theory pedagogy—and a graduate performance diploma in piano, all from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Her undergraduate studies took place at the University of the Pacific, where she was the recipient of a prestigious Presser Award and earned her degree summa cum laude. Following her studies at UOP, Lark lived in France for three years where she attended the Conservatoire National de

and Jazz Studies Brazilian Music Responsibilities Conducts University Jazz Ensemble, teaches jazz classes. Selected Publications See website for a complete list of original compositions Accolades Outstanding New Instrumental Composition Award: "Baião Moderno," International Society of Jazz Composers and Arrangers (2017) Winner composition: "For the Rise of a New Day," Jazz Education Network Young Composer Showcase (2017) Winner composition: "April Song," National Band Association Jazz Composition