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Chinese Studies major Natalie Burton graduated magna cum laude from PLU in 2013, but she might have taken her most high-profile class just this year: an “Up Close With the Masters” session with Vladimir Feltsman, one of the best-known concert pianists in the world. “Up Close with the Masters” classes are intimate work sessions put on by Portland Piano International each season in concert with its recitals. Offered to the public, for free, the classes provide young musicians an opportunity to see and

offered annually. Mexico is a consistently popular destination. Williams notes that both PLU’s Hispanic Studies program and current issues could be fueling that trend. Interest in peace and conflict studies in Oslo, Norway, is also on an upswing. One of the highlights of that program: students get press passes to a briefing for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Steves says politics and global issues have changed how he approaches his travel career. Study Away ProgramsGet the biggest bang for your buck

Tobago, Norway, England and China are offered annually. Mexico is a consistently popular destination. Williams notes that both PLU’s Hispanic Studies program and current issues could be fueling that trend. Interest in peace and conflict studies in Oslo, Norway, is also on an upswing. One of the highlights of that program: students get press passes to a briefing for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Steves says politics and global issues have changed how he approaches his travel career. Study Away

clip of sun shining through the leaves of a tree. Fade to black.] Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field that studies the features, processes and history of the earth. Earth scientists are central to addressing the challenges and issues facing the world in the 21st century, such as global climate change and evolving demands for energy resources. As an Earth Science major at PLU, you’ll get to take courses ranging from conservation of natural

. Some of these resources can be downloaded for free. You should also have a metronome and tuner as well as a pencil handy at all lessons (and rehearsals). The following resources are things you should definitely purchase, if you have not already: Required Materials Kopprasch, 60 Selected Studies (comes in 2 books) Mel Bay’s Anthology of French Horn Music Douglas Hill’s Warm-ups and Maintenance Sessions for the Horn Player Other solos, etudes, and orchestral resources will be assigned as we go and

direction by Stephen Stubbs and stage direction by internationally celebrated artist William Kentridge. James has appeared as concert soloist at the Aspen Music Festival, Ravinia Festival (Steans Institute) and Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. He has performed the tenor solos in Messiah with the Tacoma Symphony and Mozart’s Requiem with Central Washington University. James is the Chair of Vocal Studies at Pacific Lutheran University where he directs the opera and oversees a large voice program

faculty advisor in your major area have your back! Do I have to be Lutheran or Scandinavian to attend PLU?No. Our name reflects the people who founded the school in 1895, but it does not wholly describe our students, teachers, or curriculum. Lutheranism (Protestantism) was born in a university by a university professor, Martin Luther, and the legacy of “thoughtful inquiry” pervades our blend of liberal arts and professional studies. We have chapel and religion classes, and opportunities to investigate