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Simon Carrington to guest-conduct PLU’s Choir of the West https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2015/11/02/simon-carrington-to-guest-conduct-plus-choir-of-the-west/

program with Carrington in a special preview concert on Wednesday, November 11, at 8pm in Lagerquist Concert Hall. Carrington is known as one of the founding members of the vocal ensemble, “The Kings Singers,” and is professor emeritus from Yale University where he conducted the acclaimed Yale Schola Cantorum. Carrington is in great demand as a freelance conductor and choral educator, and will be the headline clinician at the NCCO conference. “Simon Carrington is among the best in the world at his

PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/05/06/plu-introduces-data-science-major/

program’s student learning outcomes will foster critical thinking, communication, and practical use of math and stats. Students will excel in data through projects, fostering innovation and adaptive problem-solving. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 35 percent growth in data science jobs from 2022 to 2032, outpacing the average for all other fields. With approximately 17,700 annual openings for data scientists projected over the next decade, the demand for skilled professionals in this

Opening Doors: PLU Partnership with PNWU creates new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences gradu https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/05/08/pnwu-partnership-mams-six-seats/

partnership offers MAMS to qualifying PLU graduatesLearn more about the partnershipThis new partnership is exciting as PNWU expands its healthcare professional programs. In addition to offering the MAMS program and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), PNWU now also offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT, launched in fall 2022) and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT, launching in fall 2023). PNWU is also on track to offer a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) beginning in fall 2025. As a

Getting to Know the Alumni – Nicole Wassynger https://www.plu.edu/msma/blog/getting-to-know-the-alumni-nicole-wassynger/

luncheon is promoting, you never know who you’re going to meet. Everybody knows somebody, and from my short time in the PNW with the marketing research professionals there, they love the MSMR students are always happy to help out where they can! Read Previous MSMR Candidates Work With Washington Traffic Safety Control Read Next Starbucks’ Use of Market Research Propels the Brand LATEST POSTS 3 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Marketing Analytics Degree September 20, 2022 5 Marketing Analytics Jobs for Data

PLU to present US premiere of St. Matthew Passion as part of larger “Passion Week” event https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2016/01/14/plu-to-present-the-us-premiere-of-new-st-matthew-passion-as-part-of-larger-passion-week-event/

PLU to present US premiere of St. Matthew Passion as part of larger “Passion Week” event Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 14, 2016 Image: PLU Christmas 2015, “A Christmas Invitation” at Benaroya Hall, Home of the Seattle Symphony, Seattle, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) January 14, 2016 By Mandi LeCompteOutreach ManagerSave the date for Tacoma Passion Week, March 13-23PLU’s Choral Union, Choir of the West and University Symphony Orchestra will join forces to present

Student Composition Wins Statewide Competition https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2014/11/10/student-composition-wins-statewide-competition/

Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022

Pursuing the Dream https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2012/10/21/pursuing-the-dream/

Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022

Global Classrooms https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/global-classrooms/

PLU Named Best Option for Financial Aid in Washington LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience for Jessa Delos Reyes ’24 May 20, 2024

In their own words https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/05/18/in-their-own-words-two/

be relaxing! I plan on doing some traveling and lots of hiking before graduate school starts in the fall. In mid-August I will be moving to Boulder, Colorado to enter the chemistry Ph.D. program at the University of Colorado Boulder. I have been accepted in the materials and nanoscience division and will be getting involved in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute to research improving sources of renewable energy. The University of Colorado Boulder also has strong ties to the National

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2017/02/08/childrens-theatre-continues-its-revival-at-plu/

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 “James and the Giant Peach” premieres this FebruaryWhen James Henry Trotter is forced to move-in with his horrible aunts, he finds comfort in a magical peach and a group of extraordinary friends who lead him on an adventure through the Atlantic Ocean, above the clouds, and to far-off, distant countries. Pacific Lutheran University’s next production, James and the Giant Peach, will be