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Acclaim 2017-18 – The Alumni Magazine of PLU’s School of Arts and Communication https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/

Acclaim 2017-18 Dear SOAC Alumni and Friends: Welcome to our second annual Alumni Magazine of the School of Arts and Communication at Pacific Lutheran University – Acclaim. There is much to celebrate as we highlight our student achievements, alumni successes, and faculty accomplishments. Our nationally acclaimed School of Arts and Communication—one of the hallmarks of PLU—applauds our alumni, who are performing and creating on Broadway, in TV and film, as well as on stages and concert halls

Preparation, organization, punctuality and respect is how Barry Johnson leads his singing, teaching https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2017-18/01/18/barry-johnson/

By Genny Boots ‘18 and Kate Williams ‘16 Barry Johnson is not your typical new faculty hire. He has been a contingent faculty member at PLU since 1989. He will continue on at PLU working as a low voice instructor, but instead, on the tenure track. What is your background? I was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona on the Mexican border, the youngest of five children. I played baseball, acted in plays, and played trombone in the band. I didn’t sing in a choir until my junior year in high school

2015 Summer Research Mentor Talks – 2/17 (all NSCI) and 2/19 (CHEM) https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2015/02/13/2015-summer-research-mentor-talks-tuesday-217/

2015 Summer Research Mentor Talks – 2/17 (all NSCI) and 2/19 (CHEM) Posted by: Craig Fryhle / February 13, 2015 February 13, 2015 Faculty mentor talks about summer research in 2015 will be given on Tuesday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. in Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke Science Center. Come hear about the projects that will be offered throughout the Division of Natural Sciences, and be sure to apply by 5 p.m. on February 25th. Each faculty mentor will give a 15-minute presentation. Check the

Summer Research Opportunities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Arkansas https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2017/12/19/summer-research-opportunities-at-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration-fda-in-arkansas/

Summer Research Opportunities at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Arkansas Posted by: alemanem / December 19, 2017 December 19, 2017 Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Selected individuals will train alongside NCTR investigators who conduct FDA mission-critical, translational research that provides a scientifically sound basis for FDA regulatory

Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (PBMS) at the Oregon Health and Science University https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2022/10/13/graduate-program-in-biomedical-sciences-pbms-at-the-oregon-health-and-science-university/

Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (PBMS) at the Oregon Health and Science University Posted by: nicolacs / October 13, 2022 October 13, 2022 The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (PBMS) at the Oregon Health and Science University offers many exciting opportunities in Biomedical Research through an individualized graduate program for training the next generation of biomedical scientists, readying them for changing challenges in science and scientific careers. PBMS is fortunate to

Part II. – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, AND SEXUAL MISCON https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-ii-equal-opportunity-affirmative-action-americans-with-disabilities-act-and-sexual-misconduct/

For the most current version of these university-wide policies, with which all faculty must comply,

Baby, It’s Cold Inside: McGrath’s Family Warmth and de Wilde’s Chilling Christmas Dinner https://www.plu.edu/jane-austen/news/baby-its-cold-inside-mcgraths-family-warmth-and-de-wildes-chilling-christmas-dinner/

Baby, It’s Cold Inside: McGrath’s Family Warmth and de Wilde’s Chilling Christmas Dinner Posted by: ramosam / December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020 By Kathryn Einan Douglas McGrath’s Emma (1996) stresses the importance of kindness and familial harmony, themes which are absent from Autumn de Wilde’s cool rendition, Emma. (2020). In the novel, Emma learns to be kind and caring to others as well as be considerate and helpful after her behavior is called out, and McGrath showcases this journey from

Pacific Lutheran University Choirs and Orchestra close “Passion Week” with North American premiere https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2016/03/11/pacific-lutheran-university-choirs-and-orchestra-will-perform-north-american-premiere/

Pacific Lutheran University Choirs and Orchestra close “Passion Week” with North American premiere Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach Manager The Pacific Lutheran University Choir of the West, Choral Union and the University Symphony Orchestra perform the North American premiere of the “St. Matthew Passion” by Sven-David Sandström, one of the world’s best-known composers, on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 at 8:00 pm in Lagerquist

Marathon runner and musician- an interview with new music faculty member Lark Powers https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2017/11/14/marathon-runner-and-musician-an-interview-with-new-music-faculty-member-lark-powers/

Marathon runner and musician- an interview with new music faculty member Lark Powers Posted by: Kate Williams / November 14, 2017 November 14, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerIn demand as a solo and collaborative artist, as well as an adjudicator and presenter, Lark Powers brings her extensive experience to the PLU music department. What is your background? I grew up in Northern California in Humboldt county, on the coast close to the Oregon border. Growing up, I studied both piano and

Preparation, organization, punctuality and respect is how Barry Johnson leads his singing, teaching https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2017/12/06/preparation-organization-punctuality-and-respect-is-how-barry-johnson-leads-his-singing-teaching-and-directing-in-the-plu-music-department/

Preparation, organization, punctuality and respect is how Barry Johnson leads his singing, teaching and directing in the PLU music department Posted by: Kate Williams / December 6, 2017 December 6, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerBarry Johnson has performed in over 25 roles in the Seattle and Tacoma Operas, while also teaching voice and opera lessons at PLU for over 20 years. Today, you can find him teaching full-time to music students at PLU. What is your background? I was born and