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meet when entering the Music Office. His attention, respect, friendliness and positive attitude are magnetic. His warm smile and kindness make you feel at home as you enter the music office. Ryan schedules student recitals, classes, guest performances, ensemble sectionals and all of the department’s tours. This June, Ryan’s grace and competence led a group of more than 70 students for nearly two weeks across Ireland. Ryan worked tirelessly to ensure everyone was safe, the performances were

to raise money for those in need, but also to encourage appreciation for the things we have in life,” Carlson says. “It is all about being thankful for what we have.” To purchase this handmade meal, “Empty Bowls” tickets can be purchased in advance at Old Main Market with Dining Dollars, debit/credit or cash. Tickets will be available for purchase starting November 26 and will then be redeemed on November 28 between 4 and 6pm. This year a little more than 100 bowls are available. PLU Art

Hour Reunions: These will all take place from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and are free. The following classes and affinities will gather individually for coffee and reminiscing: 1947 – 1949, 1958 and Pear Bowl Alumni in the Morken Center for Learning & Technology 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1988, 1993 and African American Alumni in the University Center. Homecoming Celebration Brunch: This will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Olson Auditorium. The cost is $20. All alumni and friends are invited to this

scuba diving as part of his college career was an educational experience that broke the traditional college class mold. “As you grow up you have to look harder to find the things that fascinate you in the same way that they did when you were a child. I think scuba diving does that,” Olson said. Mike Adams of Tacoma Underwater Sports, Tacoma’s local dive shop, instructs classes for college students at both PLU and the University of Puget Sound, providing opportunities to enhance scuba skills and not

1992. At PLU, Nance conducts the Choir of the West, Choral Union, and teaches classes in choral conducting. Nance holds bachelors and masters degrees from West Texas State University and the Doctor of Musical Arts from Arizona State University. He has studied conducting with Hugh Sanders, Douglas McEwen and David Stocker, and composition with Joseph Nelson and Randall Shinn. Nance is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and has held many state and divisional offices

two Honorable Mentions. “When I started the program, I wanted to start a community dialogue between PLU and Parkland by bringing art students together,” Wise commented. “­Many of the students don’t meet each other, something I’d love to change, but they do have this peek into each other’s worlds, which fosters an appreciation for their shared interests and talents.” PY// Art From Parkland’s Youth’s mission is to make art affordable and accessible to all young artists in the community. The

September 5, 2014 PLU Center for Media Studies and MediaLab students Amanda Brasgalla, Olivia Ash and Valery Jorgensen (L to R) conducting a video interview. New Center for Media Studies Takes the Classroom Into the Community By Natalie DeFord ’16 Communications Major Like many college students, Olivia Ash ‘15 was uncertain about her future when she first arrived on the campus of PLU back in the fall of 2011. “I’ve always loved music, and so I knew I wanted to get involved with PLU’s student

, marketer, and technology developer, he has been an active supporter of PLU and the School of Business since graduation. “I received a lot of value from my time at PLU,” he explained. “I just think it’s important to give back.” Foster has mentored students and interns, spoken to classes, advised campus organizations, and donated funds for technology equipment at the cutting-edge Class of 1958 Finance Lab with Bloomberg Terminal in the School of Business. His favorite experiences have involved working

, she believes it wouldn’t be a PLU education if didn’t have all this – the classes, the study away experiences, the music. And when she walked across the graduation stage last May, she knew these essential experiences won’t just help her in her career – they will be with her forever. “It’s about the experience, but it’s also about what comes after,” Johnston said. “Now, these things will always be a part of me.” To see what study away opportunities might be there for you, visit the Wang Center for

are used regularly by PLU faculty members on campus as well as K-12 and community educators throughout the area. “The artifacts collection of the Scandinavian Cultural Center is an invaluable teaching resource for faculty members,” said PLU Associate Professor of German Jen Jenkins, Ph.D. “We bring classes in to see artifacts relevant to what we are teaching, such as Scandinavian immigration and music, and the students are mesmerized to get a firsthand look at some of the things they have only