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Why did you decide to study music? What sparked your interest in music and how did your academic path and career develop from there? It was a family business for me, so to speak. My father was my first teacher in both piano and trombone,…
early age. I did find that it was what affirmed me the most, as I suspect is true for many of our students. What is your educational background? I attended public schools in central Iowa and then earned a BM with an Education Certification from the University of Iowa. Next was a MM in Trombone Performance and Literature from the University of Notre Dame, and finally a DMA in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Iowa. I consider my major teachers to have been John Hill and Frank Crisafulli as
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Kevin Canady-Pete ’22 has a history with the Pacific Lutheran University campus. He grew up down the street, just a couple of miles from the university. The Franklin Pierce High School graduate came to PLU intending to pursue a music education major. While he enjoyed…
: Dr. Mark Mariani ’98 follows his curiosity at MultiCare Read Next History and literature senior Kathryn Einan ‘22 aspires to be a lifelong learner COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in
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Pacific Lutheran University placed third out of more than a hundred colleges for best value, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual college ranking of the best regional universities in the West. In addition to this distinction, PLU climbed eight spots, from 22nd to…
including but not limited to academic reputation, retention, graduation rate, faculty resources (including class size), student selectivity and financial resources. PLU is regularly touted for its academic rigor, commitment to community, and innovation. Additional recent accolades include being recognized as the No. 1 school in Washington and ninth in the country for financial aid by LendEDU; ranked second best Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in Washington by Nursing Schools
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 28, 2019) — Drop by drop, the lesson comes into focus for this classroom full of fifth-graders. Jimmy Aung ’19, a PLU biology major, and his teaching partner, Jamie Escobar ’19, also a biology major, lead the students at Four Heroes Elementary…
faculty adviser, Shannon Seidel, assistant professor of biology. Seidel introduced Escobar to the Noyce program. This year’s program dispatched PLU students to five area elementary and middle schools. The cross-disciplinary faculty group plans to apply for a second, larger grant to support the next phase of the project, which could include student scholarships or stipends. “This would strengthen our collaboration and would provide more opportunities for our students to do the exciting work they
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This is a question that we get more often than people may think. While there are over 400 NCAA Division III colleges/universities across the country, there are only nine in the Pacific Northwest. Yes, we are the NCAA division that does not offer scholarships based…
competitive and fun athletics but with a focus on enjoying your college life outside of your sport as well,” she says. “I have become a better teammate and leader and my athletic experience at PLU has also given me the best second family I could have asked for.” NCAA Division III checks all the boxes… Academics first High-level athletics Balanced student-athlete experience So actually, the real question is why not D3? GO LUTES! Guest blogger: Mike Snyder, Director of Athletics & RecreationGo LutesWant to
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Campus premiere of MediaLab’s award-winning documentary – April 23 MediaLab’s award-winning documentary, Waste Not: Breaking Down the Food Equation is premiering on Pacific Lutheran University’s campus April 23 at 6 p.m. in the Studio Theater attached to the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing…
” category from The Accolade Competition of Southern California; awarded second place in the long-form video category in the Broadcast Education Association’s (BEA) Festival of Media Arts Competition; won the Rising Star award at the Canada International Film Festival; and received honorable mentions “Video Documentary Program” and “Video Movie Trailer” categories from the National Broadcast Society – AERho Student Competition. Cox was also awarded the Silver Award from the Mercury Excellence Awards for
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Free pizza, for a cost Eat if you want, but it will cost you. That was the message last week as once again the Pacific Lutheran University’s student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists created the “Republic of Parkland” in Red Square. In exchange…
it is and how it’s an everyday thing that we take for granted in this country.” Hulings stressed that many people in the world do not enjoy the rights taken for granted by United States citizens. “One of the main reasons we want to do something like this is not just to inform everyone about the First Amendment, but it is something they should care about,” he said. “It’s a great exercise to show what a country would be like if you don’t have these rights.” This is the second time SPJ has held
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Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation By Barbara Clements The 2010 Wang Center Symposium: Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation, will feature many speakers and topics on the global impact of sports and recreation. Wang Center Symposium: Understanding the World Through Sports and…
. On the second day, other speakers will include PLU alums, such as Matt Kennedy ’07, SeattlePI.com sports columnist Art Thiel ’75 and mountaineer Jason Edward ’84 ’89. Topics include the use of steroids, soccer in Seattle, sports and its effect on nationalism and identity in China, video gaming and marketing football to the world. It is the fourth such symposium hosted by PLU’s Wang Center for Global Education since 2003 – its reputation and reach continues to grow with each event. “We wanted to
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Making Fitness Fun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW0Q7W7mDaw&feature=youtu.be There’s so much more to P.E. at PLU than chin-ups (although those are healthy, too!) Editor’s note: This package was conceived and produced entirely by PLU Marketing & Communications student workers. Story by James Olson ’14; video by John Struzenberg ’15;…
credit hours of physical education, including the mandatory P.E. 100, which covers the basics of health and exercise. It is important to lead a fit and balanced life, of course, but what works for any given individual varies widely—which is one reason PLU offers such a wide range of P.E. options. As a second-semester senior, I have completed all of my P.E. requirements by now. While I’ve been a student, I have taken Sailing, Scuba Diving and Yoga. PLU also offers courses such as Jazz Dance, Step
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The most recent book by Maria Chávez, professor of political science, has been honored with the Latino Politics Best Book Prize by the American Political Science Association Latino Caucus. The book, Latino Professionals in America: Testimonios of Policy, Perseverance, and Success , combines rich qualitative…
and how to overcome them,” the committee continued. This is the second publication by Chávez to be honored with this award. Her first book Everyday Injustice, earned the award in 2011, making Chávez one of a few authors to receive the award multiple times. READ MORE: The PLU Department of Political Science. Read Previous PLU Students thrive in internships through pandemic Read Next Cassie Paulsen ’21 interns (virtually) with Seattle Children’s Theatre COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If
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