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that have shaped contemporary culture and society. The program encourages historical reflection, creative problem solving, and ethical leadership across campus. To prepare for this year’s Benson Lecture, PLU students are studying how early computer science instruction has influenced business and the economy in a wide range of courses, including offerings from Innovation Studies, Computer Science, Philosophy, Education, and the School of Business. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Halvorson

Instrumental Music Education Students my first year at PLU. I am tremendously proud of him.” All 25 Grammy semifinalists have the chance to earn $6,000 for their music departments. Haven said he would use the winning to buy instruments for students who can’t afford them. Haven, left, with Edwin Powell, PLU AssociateProfessor of Music, during Haven’s time at PLU. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) “Money should never hold back a student from music,” Haven said. Haven’s teaching philosophy extends beyond the band

find purpose and meaning in their life. “It helps students identify different points in the journey of questions,” Holden explained. “It shows what the process looks like.” SIL director Eva Johnson, assistant education professor Steve Woolworth and assistant philosophy professor Pauline Kaurin made up the second panel. The three related their experiences in college to how things turned out in the rest of their life, an exercise first year Erik Arnits found especially helpful. “I really liked

easier for faculty members to work with peers across campus. This interdisciplinary approach is evident in the first round of student-faculty research projects funded by the grant: one led by assistant biology professor Michael Behrens, another by Claire Todd, visiting assistant geosciences and environmental studies professor, and the third by philosophy professor Erin McKenna. Announced on March 14, the awards include a faculty stipend that follows the compensation guidelines of the natural sciences

-month journey to a foreign country, both Fulbright teaching assistants have apprehensions. Along with rusty German speaking skills, Wilson said he’s nervous about feeling at home in his new community. He imagines he’ll take it all in stride. After all, it’s simply a matter of perspective. “My philosophy as a traveler has sort of been that there’s not really a bad situation, but only how you make it work,” he said. Hummel and Wilson leave for Germany in early September. Henrichsen received an

. “You really need to be on them, and make sure they are successful,” he said. “If I’m not being strict and on top of things, they aren’t learning and I’m not doing my job.” That doesn’t mean the class doesn’t have fun. Birthdays and family events are celebrated. Teachers are encouraged to become part of the community. Pfaff said that the PLU philosophy of getting involved and making a difference has stood the in-the-world test here. “The world really does need people who care,” he said. “Alums with

than a decade. “He’s very interested in the arts and saw this as an opportunity to do something different.” Howell spent most of his life growing up in Fallbrook, Calif., but thanks to having a father who worked for NATO, he had the chance to attend boarding school in Rome for three years before heading to college. Howell majored in economics while at PLU, also concentrating on religion and biology. Involved in many activities around campus, including philosophy club, student radio and yearbook

student from music,” Haven said. Haven’s teaching philosophy extends beyond the band room and is reflected in his motto: pursuing excellence as musicians, students and citizens. “I want my students to grow as people and think outside of themselves,” he said. “I hope they take what they do in music to help our school, their community and the world.”Haven’s work already has impressed his former instructors. “Micah is my former trumpet student and is just absolutely a truly world-class teacher in the