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Two years before he founded the only local peace prize in the nation, Thomas Heavey ’74 was in the middle of a war.
Shawl Among many achievements, Shawl founded a local chapter of the international group, Jewish Voice for Peace, which promotes a U.S. foreign policy based on peace, democracy, human rights and respect for international law. Dawn Olson Lucien and Eric Olson Local mediator Lucien and Olson, a four-star Navy admiral and peacekeeper, were honored for being formidable advocates for nonviolent solutions to difficult conflicts — locally and internationally — for more than 40 years. Thomas Dixon Dixon
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TACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma. Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s…
audience a sense of scope, context and perspective. I think that’s what the really good TED talks do. What about the experience of giving a TED talk are you looking forward to? Chavez: I’m really looking forward to actually getting the message across. I think that, like the transformational TED talk that I mentioned, I have a voice now as a professor that I would not have if I were not. I think that’s a real privilege, and I want to use some of that privilege to share some of the research findings that
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Three distinct stories of multiculturalism in Norway share one common desire: belonging despite difference.
something. It’s kind of my responsibility.” Magga, who says family trauma is inherited through generations, embraces that task every day in her classes, most recently in her children’s literature course. She spoke up as the only indigenous voice during discussions of their assigned reading, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, a novel based on experiences of author Sherman Alexie, who is a Spokane-Coeur d’Alene tribal member. Magga says the tale of 14-year-old Junior resonated with her, and
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It’s been 25 years since David Akuien ’10 was separated from his mother at age 5, 16 years since he came to the United States as an orphan.
nervous to address what had gone unmentioned for years. The moment David stepped into my house, the strength of character and zest for life that so many remember him for was immediately on display. When he saw my 16-month-old daughter, his face lit up. “Look at this sweet, beautiful little girl!” he exclaimed, his voice cracking with delight. He bonded with her throughout the afternoon, twice pausing our discussion to read her the children’s books she placed in his lap. We discussed memories we shared
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September 1, 2011 Book project gives voice to the past The memories of 60 years of the School of Nursing are being brought together for a book, being released this fall. The book examines the history of the school, the people who make up its pulse and personal perspectives from alumni. In it, the journey of a growing institution is captured and the memories of the people who are called to lives of care and service are recalled. The School of Nursing has alumni that serve in all corners of the
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Barry Johnson Associate Professor of Music - Voice Full Profile 253-535-7625 johnsobw@plu.edu
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Barry Johnson Associate Professor of Music - Voice Full Profile 253-535-7625 johnsobw@plu.edu
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Soon Cho Associate Professor of Music - Voice Phone: 253-535-7855 Email: chosy@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 335 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education D.M.A., Voice, cognate fields in vocal pedagogy and opera directing, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, 2011 A.D., Opera, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, 2005 M.M., Voice, Rice University, Shepherd School of Music, 2002 B.M
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James L. Brown Professor of Music - Voice; Coordinator of Vocal Studies Phone: 253-535-7614 Email: brownja@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 336 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Director of Opera Education D.M.A., Voice, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2003 M.M., Music/Voice Performance, The Juilliard School, 1998 B.M., Music/Voice Performance, Loyola University, 1992 Responsibilities Chair
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password before accessing voicemail. Off-Campus – dial 253-536-5000. You are prompted for your extension # and password. Setting up your Voice MailboxWhen you first move into your room, you will need to set up your voice mailbox with a new password and a greeting. With the first entry into your voice mailbox, the system will help verbally step you through the process. The password will be 465883 the first time you access the account. You will then be required to change your password. Systems and
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