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. “At the time I was doing a general music major and considering minoring in communication or business,” he said. “But through those conversations with Youtz and my work with LASR, I realized that combining those two elements and creating a new major would open my schedule up for doing things like internships and individualized study courses that would create a better educational outcome.” During his junior year, Lindhartsen had the opportunity to intern at an all-ages concert venue in South Tacoma

with a few friends for LASR called “Gaydio.” It has been a very fun experience though very outside of my comfort zone. On the show, we have had a lot of fun sharing stories with one another and learning new things. I appreciate PLU for allowing me to have a unique experience like this. ​​What feeling do you have around growing up in this community and now graduating from its local university? During my senior year, I’ve been thinking about it a lot more and, seeing as my being a teacher is becoming

Conference-winning Lutes women’s rowing team, will compete at the NCAA Division III national championships May 27-28 in Sarasota, Florida. The Auburn resident had never tried rowing until she enrolled at PLU after doing Running Start at Green River Community College. She joined the team as a walk-on, figuring it would be a way to connect with other students despite living at home. That plan certainly worked, but it came with a lot of hard work. “It is very intense, training wise,” she said of her new

. Currently, most lithium-ion batteries use an organic liquid (made of compounds that contain carbon atoms) to move ions, and they work well in smaller electronics, as well as new electric vehicles, but can become dangerous. Study Chemistry at PLUThe Department of Chemistry has an outstanding curriculum, excellent faculty, great facilities, and is accredited by the American Chemical Society. Its faculty and staff will be happy to help if you need more information about the department or PLU.These liquids

players” (San Francisco Chronicle). Today, he leads the Dmitri Matheny Group, an all-star ensemble featuring some of the most accomplished jazz artists in the western states. July 24 Hilary Gardner In 2010, acclaimed singer Hilary Gardner was chosen by the Frank Sinatra estate to appear as the live, onstage singer in Twyla Tharp’s Come Fly Away. Gardner performs throughout New York City and is a frequent soloist with symphonies throughout the United States. Moby featured Gardner prominently on his

and resonant sound of the pedal harpsichord is very effective and brings the piece to life in a new light.Take a Closer Look Examine the details of the harpsichord with these photos by university photographer John Froschauer. Angel photos by Paul Tegels. Dr. Paul Tegels, Associate Professor of Music, plays the Pilgrim Harpsichord in his office. Sheet music for Johan Sebastian Bach's Toccata in D, often played on the organ. Close up of the double keyboard and signature of Kenneth Bakeman. Memorial

grader at the time, and said she began writing the piece to sort through her confusion. Within the essay, she weaves together her band director’s suicide, pieces of Bach’s Cantata 147 and facts about Bach. As the grand prize winner, Andrews’ essay will appear in the anthology “Best of Creative Nonfiction, Vol. 3,” to be published next year. She also read her piece at the Ding Dong Lounge in New York City during the Association of Writer and Poets Conference in January. Andrews said she’s been slowly

pawed through the detritus on the forest floor. The “one” was a red back salamander,  which had been hiding under a log where students were busily whacking away invasive species that had choked out native plants along Puget Creek in North Tacoma decades ago. The reddish-brown creature, about 6 inches long, seemed rather stunned to be the center of attention as faces peered down at it. The amphibian was then covered with moss and then students carefully worked around its new hideout, so as not to

them to kickoff their PLU experience: mixing with alumni, faculty and current students before they come to campus to start classes.” With all the festivities already associated with the newly remodeled Cheney Stadium, what would have already been a great event will only get better with a planned 500 Lutes in attendance. “With opening day rapidly approaching on April 15, the new Cheney Stadium is anxiously awaiting its $30 million dollar debut,” Santman said. “Featuring amenities that you will find

said “it’s the law that bridges complexities and brings order to our differences. Without it, there’d be chaos. We need it if we’re to make any progress.” Zee has come a long way from his days on the PLU campus when, as a young, wide-eyed kid from Hong Kong, he was exposed to new ways of thinking while developing many of the values he’s used successfully in his professional life. He thrived in the smallness of the university and valued its liberal arts tradition and the close attention he received