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TACOMA, WASH. (March 17, 2016)- Joshua Cushman ’08 stood in front of a crowd at the Wang Center Symposium last month and recalled his childhood in which nobody asked him about his future. The Tacoma native was the product of a broken home, plagued by…
young men to experience leadership in meaningful ways,” Cushman said. “Their voices, concerns and stories (should) be shared and validated by the community.” Cushman says that cultural responsiveness is vital. Becoming culturally responsive, however, is a multi-step process that Cushman says “does not happen overnight.” People must check their belief systems and question the motives behind their own personal opinions and convictions. Next, they must validate and affirm through highlighting positive
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Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Choral Repertoire of the United Mexican States Movement Rehearsal Techniques Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Anti-Racist Pedagogy Conducting Choral Music Education Selected Publications Tipitin, arr. Raul Dominguez, Alfred Music, Lawson-Gould Series, SATB and SSAA Accolades Shared Visions 2024 Commission, Ars Nova Singers, “The Rings of your Heart” Choral Composer Amplify Project Award, 2022 Future of Music Faculty Fellowship, Cleveland Institute of Music and the Sphinx
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Diversity and inclusion are what we’re tasked with doing because it’s who we are. We must continue to re-evaluate our institutions, curriculum, campaigns and more to guarantee an authentically
Diversity Statement Diversity is “the condition of difference necessary to all life and creativity.” Martusewicz, Edmundson, and Lupinacci, 2011 At PLU, diversity is intrinsic to the vitality of learning, resilience and growth. Thus, we will: Be responsive to how intersections and context impact how power is experienced Act upon the fact that diversity and inclusion efforts must address and account for all differences born out of power and oppression Collectively reimagine models and practices
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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s website has won a 2015 Outstanding WebAward from the Web Marketing Association, and the spring 2015 edition of the university’s flagship magazine, ResoLUTE, won its Magazine Standard of Excellence Award. Judges wrote of www.plu.edu : “Beautiful site, great…
said. After months of research and vetting, the web team decided to create a Content Management System using an open source product: WordPress. “We could design it in a responsive environment—so it would function and look good on phones, tablets, laptops and desktops— and we would be able to provide various user access to manage the whole thing,” Albert said. “In less than a year, we created a new CMS, redesigned the website, migrated and adjusted content and launched to a very excited and
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PLU’s vibrant vocal and choral program provides singers from all academic disciplines with outstanding opportunities for performance and study.
, vocal pedagogy, and four semesters of conducting. This is one of the most extensive undergraduate choral music education degrees available. PLU graduates are consistently placed in outstanding elementary and secondary school choral music positions.See upcoming choral events hereLatest News A PLU Christmas Concert LIGHT Scholarships Inaugural Angela Meade Vocal Competition PLU music major Jack Burrows awarded first place at national singing competitionScholarshipsThe Department of Music offers more
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The Division of Enrollment Management serves Pacific Lutheran University by attracting, enrolling, supporting, and graduating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.
data. Diversity and Inclusion – to appreciate, respect, and incorporate in our work the multiple ways of knowing and learning in order to cultivate an environment that is intellectually and culturally inclusive. High Expectations and Strong Support – to foster a culture of excellence, mutual respect, and productivity while supporting our colleagues, our students, and ourselves; to support staff empowerment through professional development opportunities. Integrity – to ensure ethical practice and
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Pacific Lutheran University Organ Studies. Most lessons are taught on the Gottfried and Mary Fuchs Organ, a wonderful instrument well known to the organ world, nationally and internationally
a superb acoustics. The key action is very sensitive and responsive, making the instrument the best teacher one can wish for. Another organ of one of the six organs owned by PLU and available to the students, is a recently restored Kilgen organ from 1890, located in Trinity Lutheran Church, just across the street from the PLU campus. Organ students study with Michael Plagerman, University Organist. Plagerman holds a B.M. from Pacific Lutheran University (summa cum laude), a Master of Sacred
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The School of Education’s emphasis on early and on-going field experiences, coupled with an enduring heritage of excellence in professional and liberal arts education, has given PLU one of the most
MAE/ARC Information Sessions RSVP Now To Learn More Click For Upcoming Dates Teacher education at PLU Find out how PLU prepares you to be an engaged educator. More Information Culturally Sustaining STEM Teacher Program Are you interested in becoming a CS-STEM Teacher? Click Here for More Information Click Here to Learn More About the NSF Grant STEM Education Minor Are you interested in both Education and the STEM fields? Click Here for More Information On the Court and in the Classroom: A
Summer Office HoursMonday: 9:00am - 4:00pmTuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pmWednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pmThursday: 9:00am - 4:00pmFriday: 9:00am - 3:00pmSchool of Education253-535-7184Hauge Administration Building, Room 121 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Choral Repertoire of the United Mexican States Movement Rehearsal Techniques Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Anti-Racist Pedagogy Conducting Choral Music Education Selected Publications Tipitin, arr. Raul Dominguez, Alfred Music, Lawson-Gould Series, SATB and SSAA Selected Presentations TMEA, Midwest ACDA, Northwest ACDA, NCCO, Nosotres Existimos: Mexican Choral Repertoire and Resources University of Texas, Nosotres Existimos: Mexican Choral Repertoire and Resources
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The PLU Anthropology Department is dedicated to understanding the nature and variety of all humanity. Humankind has great cultural diversity, significant biological uniformity and an undeniable
“educate for lives of service” by offering courses that focus on the use and usefulness of our skills and knowledge. We infuse all our courses with intercultural skills that we encourage students to apply in a wide range of endeavors. Anthropology, more than any other program, seeks to heighten awareness of nature and strengths of a culturally plural society and a global community. Teaching from the MissionThe core lessons in recognizing ethnocentrism and using the concept of cultural relativity to
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