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defining a thriving, widely-accessible form of Lutheran Higher Education today. An Education with Foundational Core Elements/Values This value-based approach to teaching and learning differs from State/Research Universities Uniquely values the importance of critical questioning Values liberal arts as a foundation for free thinking, innovation and service (a liberating education) Luther’s two theses in “The Freedom of a Christian” were that people were free and yet called to serve others We continue to
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research centers on mountain building processes and regional climate change and the associated influences of each on atmospheric dynamics. Specifically, I use stable isotope geochemistry, clumped isotope thermometry, detrital provenance techniques, and climate modeling to study the tectonic, topographic and climatic evolution of orogenic systems as recorded in proxies preserved in sedimentary basins. As a teacher, I implement hands-on and field-based teaching strategies to engage students both inside
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rhetoric." Communication & Critical/Cultural Studies Vol. 15(1), 2019: 274-291. Accolades Rhetorical & Communication Theory Division Award in Mentorship, Nominee, 2021 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, Nominee, 2021 Wang Center Course Development Grant, 2017 Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Award, 2016 Top Paper, National Communication Association, Communication & the Law Division 2013 Granted Tenure & Promotion to Associate Professor, January 2013 Regency Advancement Award, 2012 Rails to
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, A.M. "wastED rhetoric." Communication & Critical/Cultural Studies Vol. 15(1), 2019: 274-291. Accolades Rhetorical & Communication Theory Division Award in Mentorship, Nominee, 2021 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, Nominee, 2021 Wang Center Course Development Grant, 2017 Karen Hille Phillips Regency Advancement Award, 2016 Top Paper, National Communication Association, Communication & the Law Division 2013 Granted Tenure & Promotion to Associate Professor, January 2013 Regency Advancement
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Tina Saxowsky, PhDDepartment of ChemistryPersonalized Learning with Student Video Projects Dr. Tina Saxowsky (PLU Photo/Jenna Stoeber) A biochemist by training, Tina Saxowsky, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is fascinated with how life operates at the molecular level. “When I started teaching, there were so many cool things that I wanted to teach the students about, but there was never enough time to tackle it all as a class. I started thinking about ways to get the students
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West, accompanying and coaching private voice students, team-teaching numerous theater classes, and most recently she was named Music Director for productions in PLU’s Theater & Dance program, including Amélie, music revues Off Broadway, and When You Wish Upon a Star, and Jasper in Deadland (Spring 2024). Amy is frequently asked to collaborate and perform with world-renown conductors and elite ensembles at NWACDA, Washington ACDA, NAfME, and WMEA conventions. Recent notable collaborations have been
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, he has served on the faculty of Sam Houston State University and as a visiting faculty lecturer at Princeton University, teaching courses in music history, music appreciation, world music cultures, music performance, and interdisciplinary arts courses. He also spent six years as the Upper School Music Director for The Benjamin School (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), where he taught choir, band, orchestra, piano, and music theory. He continues sharing his passion for music by providing performance and
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corridor for performances and masterclasses throughout the week. His tour repertoire will include much of the music he won the competition with.The tour will kick off a busy season for Steighner. Classes resume at PLU and he’ll be busy teaching lessons, chamber music, and ear training in addition to maintaining his private studio. He’s also starting a South Sound Saxophone Ensemble comprised of local saxophonists (including several PLU alums). Finally, he is organizing an “unconference” for music
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unique flavor to the sound of the work. Read Previous Remembering Gordon Gilbertson Read Next Preparation, organization, punctuality and respect is how Barry Johnson leads his singing, teaching and directing in the PLU music department LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of 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
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West, accompanying and coaching private voice students, team-teaching numerous theater classes, and most recently she was named Music Director for productions in PLU’s Theater & Dance program, including Amélie, music revues Off Broadway, and When You Wish Upon a Star, and Jasper in Deadland (Spring 2024). Amy is frequently asked to collaborate and perform with world-renowned conductors and elite ensembles at NWACDA, Washington ACDA, NAfME, and WMEA conventions. Recent notable collaborations have
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