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The K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award in Research recognizes up to two faculty scholars who have made significant contributions to their disciplines through disseminating research findings related to the discovery, integration, or application of knowledge. Chair of the Physics Department Bret Underwood was one of…
selected the recipients, signifying their high regard among those who know them well. Underwood’s scholarship stands at the forefront of theoretical physics, seamlessly navigating the intersections of Einstein’s general relativity, cosmology, high-energy physics, string theory, and loop quantum gravity. His outstanding achievements are reflected in his 28 refereed publications since 2006 and in the recognition earned through three invitations to serve as a keynote speaker at major conferences and
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Registering for Guitar Orchestra & Ensemble (Music 318) Registration for new students is best done in person at the Music Office.
at brownec@plu.edu with questions. Rehearsal Times Guitar Orchestra rehearses on Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:15 PM in MBR 116. Guitar Ensemble(s) rehearses immediately afterwards, 6:15-7:00 PM, also in MBR 116. Performances PLU Guitar Orchestra & Ensemble has a concert in Lagerquist Concert Hall every semester. In addition, there is usually one chapel performance per semester and occasional run-out concerts. Instruments A standard classical (nylon-string) guitar is preferable, but steel-string
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Dr. Vandana Shiva trained as a Physicist at the University of Punjab, and completed her Ph.D. on the ‘Hidden Variables and Non-locality in Quantum Theory’ from the University of Western Ontario,
Dr. Vandana ShivaDr. Vandana Shiva trained as a Physicist at the University of Punjab, and completed her Ph.D. on the ‘Hidden Variables and Non-locality in Quantum Theory’ from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. She later shifted to inter-disciplinary research in science, technology and environmental policy, which she carried out at the Indian Institute of Science and the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore, India. In 1982, she founded an independent institute – the Research
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“I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the…
PLU has been teaching music for 130 years Posted by: mhines / September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023 “I’m confident that here at PLU we can give you an experience that will make you a much better player, whether you choose to pursue music passionately or professionally.” – Svend Rønning, PLU Professor of Music – Violin; Coordinator of String Studies PLU offers the most comprehensive music program of any private university in the Pacific Northwest. String majors and non-majors alike have access
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Visiting Instructor of Music, Strings, and Composition | Music | korine.fujiwara@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Montana native Korine Fujiwara is a founding member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, a devoted and sought-after chamber musician and teacher, and a gifted composer and arranger. Ms.
member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, a devoted and sought-after chamber musician and teacher, and a gifted composer and arranger. Ms. Fujiwara is Professor of violin and viola at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. She served for many years on the music faculty of Ohio Wesleyan University and is in great demand for master classes and clinics throughout the United States. Korine’s students have been accepted into the performance programs of such institutions as Indiana University
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Prestigious Venue: Perform in Lagerquist Hall, one of Washington’s most prestigous concert venues, providing an exceptional performance experience.
PLU Honor Orchestra for Strings January 18-19, 2025Mary Baker Russell Music CenterThe annual PLU Honor Orchestra for Strings brings together outstanding high school string players from across the country, offering them the opportunity to perform exceptional string orchestra literature under the direction of a nationally recognized guest conductor. Nominated by their high school orchestra directors, these young musicians gain valuable experience through two days of intensive rehearsals and
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Lecturer - Double Bass | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | jensenak@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Growing up in a large, musical family with five siblings, Dr.
American String Teachers Association, WA Chapter and the Washington State Music Educators Association “Friend of Music” award. As a conductor, Dr. Jensen is a frequent clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor for contests and workshops across the region, including All-State orchestras. She conducts the Tacoma String Philharmonic at the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association and is the Director of Orchestras at the Annie Wright Schools. Dr. Jensen is the assistant principal bassist of Symphony Tacoma, the
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Lecturer - Double Bass | Music | jensenak@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Growing up in a large, musical family with five siblings, Dr.
American String Teachers Association, WA Chapter and the Washington State Music Educators Association “Friend of Music” award. As a conductor, Dr. Jensen is a frequent clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor for contests and workshops across the region, including All-State orchestras. She conducts the Tacoma String Philharmonic at the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association and is the Director of Orchestras at the Annie Wright Schools. Dr. Jensen is the assistant principal bassist of Symphony Tacoma, the
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Visiting Instructor of Music, Strings, and Composition | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | korine.fujiwara@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Montana native Korine Fujiwara is a founding member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, a devoted and sought-after chamber musician and teacher, and a gifted composer and arranger. Ms.
member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, a devoted and sought-after chamber musician and teacher, and a gifted composer and arranger. Ms. Fujiwara is Professor of violin and viola at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. She served for many years on the music faculty of Ohio Wesleyan University and is in great demand for master classes and clinics throughout the United States. Korine’s students have been accepted into the performance programs of such institutions as Indiana University
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PLU mathematics professor Jessica Sklar is one of 23 collaborators creating a notable work of art, soon touring the nation. Called Mathemalchemy, the installation celebrates the beauty and creativity of mathematics. The finished piece will be about 16 x 8 feet in area and 9…
, and surrounded by blackboards that viewers can write upon. The overall work is a collection of multimedia vignettes illustrating mathematical concepts. Visitors to the piece will see a “knotical” (nautical) scene—featuring a bay, a boat, and a sea monster—exploring concepts in knot theory. A large handmade quilt composed of blocks depicts various forms of cryptography, while a soaring lighthouse is topped with a stained-glass dodecahedron. A dizzying variety of artistic mediums comprise the work
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