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discourse in East and West Germany, as well as on the exhibition of contemporary art as a cultural and political force in the Cold War era and today. Her most recent work deals with contemporary art and cultural integration. In addition to teaching on topics such as gender issues, identity, and memory in modern and contemporary art, Heather is Coordinator of the University Gallery (including the University Gallery Annex and the Karen Hille Phillips Gallery) and manages the University’s Permanent Art

Memberships/Organizations National Association of Teachers of Singing Early Music America Biography Soprano Holly Boaz enjoys a varied career in opera, oratorio, chamber music, and small ensembles. Career highlights include appearances with Seattle Symphony, Symphony Tacoma, Hartford Symphony, Seattle Opera, Pacific MusicWorks, Music of Remembrance, the Russian Chamber Music Foundation, Vancouver Early Music Festival, Connecticut Opera, The Aspen Music Festival, the Emerald Ensemble, Early Music Tacoma

, where his course load has included saxophone, chamber music, music theory, ear training, music appreciation, and digital music. He is also on faculty at the University of Puget Sound Community Music Department and is the founder and conductor of the South Sound Saxophone Ensemble. Steighner has premiered dozens of solo and chamber works and appears on CD releases from labels including Albany Records, Alea Publishing, Mark Custom, Naxos, Reference Recordings, and Vienna Modern Masters. Steighner

Angela Fish Assistant to the Vice President / Office Manager Phone: 253-535-8111 Email: fishad@plu.edu Professional Education M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2002 B.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1998 Responsibilities Angela provides support to the Vice President for the purpose of raising charitable contributions that support the mission of PLU. In addition to supervising student staff, she also oversees all office management responsibilities for the Advancement Division. Angela has

University mission and student success. The Constituent Engagement department includes the Gift Planning, Campaigns, Donor Communications, Fundraising Operations and Alumni and Student Connections teams.

Angela Fish Assistant to the Vice President of University Relations / Office Manager Phone: 253-535-8111 Email: fishad@plu.edu Professional Education M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2002 B.B.A, Pacific Lutheran University, 1998 Responsibilities Angela provides support to the Vice President for the purpose of raising charitable contributions that support the mission of PLU. In addition to supervising student staff, she also oversees all office management responsibilities for the Division of

Lise Mba Ekani Assistant Professor of French & Francophone Studies and Global Studies Phone: 253-535-8340 Email: lekani@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 201-B Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., French Literature, Louisiana State University, 2018 M.A., French Literature, University of Oregon, 2011 Biography Dr. Lise Ekani holds a joint appointment in the French & Francophone Studies program and Global Studies. She is known for her

youth. At PLU, as assistant director of communications, she supports a variety of campus partners by creating compelling content to promote the university’s mission and values. MacKenzie earned a Bachelor of Arts from Elon University and holds professional certifications from Duke University and Georgetown University in nonprofit management.

and Doctoral degrees in percussion performance from the University of Washington School of Music in Seattle, where she was awarded the coveted Boeing Scholarship, among other honors. She is a sought-after performer in many styles of music, working with groups ranging from classical music (such as the Seattle Modern Orchestra) to Mexican banda music to steel band and West African drumming. She performs with Diego Coy Musica Colombiana, Pan Duo, and many other groups, and is a founding member of the

Opera, Vashon Opera, Seattle Early Music Guild, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Columbia Chorale of Oregon, Tacoma Youth Symphony, Northwest Sinfonietta, Bellevue Philharmonic, Northwest Puppet Center, and more. Former faculty member of Academy of Music Northwest, Burton Music Camp.  Active private studio in Seattle.