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Soon Cho has traveled throughout the country and world as a lyric mezzo-soprano. Today, you can find her teaching to music students at PLU. What is your background? I began my musical training as a pianist and a violinist and never had aspirations of being…
From pre-med to classical singer, new faculty member Soon Cho’s positive impact on the PLU music department Posted by: Kate Williams / October 16, 2017 October 16, 2017 By Kate Williams '16Outreach ManagerSoon Cho has traveled throughout the country and world as a lyric mezzo-soprano. Today, you can find her teaching to music students at PLU. What is your background? I began my musical training as a pianist and a violinist and never had aspirations of being a professional classical singer (I
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Michael Pavel, Skokomish Nation tribal member and Professor of Education Studies at the University of Oregon, gives the keynote address for Earth Day at PLU. (Photos by Theodore Charles ’12) Skokomish Nation tribal member brings emotion to Earth Day By Katie Scaff ’13 We need…
April 1, 2012 Michael Pavel, Skokomish Nation tribal member and Professor of Education Studies at the University of Oregon, gives the keynote address for Earth Day at PLU. (Photos by Theodore Charles ’12) Skokomish Nation tribal member brings emotion to Earth Day By Katie Scaff ’13 We need to get back to the environment, because that’s where peace and harmony exist, according to Michael Pavel, Skokomish Nation tribal member and Professor of Education Studies at the University of Oregon. “We are
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Pacific Lutheran University’s own Cassio Vianna , Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies , has been awarded a grant from the City of Tacoma. This grant, part of the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) , encourages artistic engagement in the city by…
throughout this concert. Vianna is especially pleased to perform this composition in east Tacoma. He is a member of this community and is very glad to share his work with the region as well as gaining more opportunities to connect with other artists in the area. Invisible Garden: Four Pieces for Woodwind Quintet & Jazz Trio will be performed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 pm. Admission is free. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 140 E 56th St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Read Previous
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Before attending Pacific Lutheran University, Justyn Freeman ’23 served in the Air Force for six years. Now, he is a senior nursing major and will soon begin his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air…
National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community Posted by: vcraker / April 7, 2022 Image: Justyn Freeman loads up meals to deliver to local families as part of the Delta Turkey Basket Drive. April 7, 2022 Before attending Pacific Lutheran University, Justyn Freeman ’23 served in the Air Force for six years. Now, he is a senior nursing major and will soon begin his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Justyn is a current member of the Washington Air
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Karen McConnell, Ph.D., has been named Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer at Pacific Lutheran University. McConnell joined PLU in 1998 as a faculty member in Kinesiology and was appointed Dean of the School of Education & Kinesiology in the fall of 2018.…
Longtime faculty member Karen McConnell named AVP and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer Posted by: Silong Chhun / February 2, 2022 February 2, 2022 Karen McConnell, Ph.D., has been named Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer at Pacific Lutheran University. McConnell joined PLU in 1998 as a faculty member in Kinesiology and was appointed Dean of the School of Education & Kinesiology in the fall of 2018.“Dr. McConnell is dedicated to the success of PLU
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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2015)—The story I want to share with you is silent. No words were exchanged. It is one of those cases in which words fail to express the extent of human despair. Thank God, it is also a case in which words…
A Silent Story: PLU Faculty Member is a Witness to Refugee Crisis Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 8, 2015 Image: Millions of children have been affected by the war in Syria. (File photo) September 8, 2015 By Antonios FinitsisAssociate Professor and Religion Department ChairTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2015)—The story I want to share with you is silent. No words were exchanged. It is one of those cases in which words fail to express the extent of human despair. Thank God, it is also a case in
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 23, 2015)— Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Sociology Kate Luther has been named to NerdScholar’s new nationwide list of “40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire.” The 40 professors were chosen based on their ability to captivate and engage students in the…
PLU Faculty Member Named to Nationwide ‘40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire’ List Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 23, 2015 Image: Kate Luther, Assistant Professor of Sociology at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 23, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 23, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Sociology Kate Luther has been named to NerdScholar’s new nationwide list of “40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire.”The 40 professors were
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2018) — On Patriots Day (April 16), I ran the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon. It was my second time running the storied race, also competing in 2013, the same year of the tragic bombings that killed three and injured…
Attaway: Athletics staff member overcomes ‘soul-crushing trifecta’ to complete the Boston Marathon Posted by: Kari Plog / April 26, 2018 April 26, 2018 By Mark AlbaneseContributing writerTACOMA, WASH. (April 26, 2018) — On Patriots Day (April 16), I ran the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon. It was my second time running the storied race, also competing in 2013, the same year of the tragic bombings that killed three and injured several hundred others.Thankfully this year’s race was far less
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As we begin an unprecedented school year, our students and faculty have adapted to continue their study of music while practicing safety measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and rehearsing outside in the fresh air. Scroll through these photos to see how PLU…
Music Lessons in the Time of Corona Posted by: Reesa Nelson / October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020 As we begin an unprecedented school year, our students and faculty have adapted to continue their study of music while practicing safety measures such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and rehearsing outside in the fresh air. Scroll through these photos to see how PLU has adapted. Dr. Jennifer Rhyne conducts a socially distant outdoor flute lesson with student Paige Balut in the parking
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In 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…
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