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, who inspired Vianna to become a composer. He then recorded and performed throughout the Brazilian jazz scene and taught at music academies before continuing his education in the United States. He came to PLU in 2018 and has since been recognized for his ability to compose and arrange music for both collegiate and professional bands. Brian Galante, chair of PLU’s music department, says Vianna is a “model example” of how to bring creativity and innovation to both teaching and musical programming
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learn as many complementary skills as you can. The workplace increasingly requires a blend of skills and a blend of knowledge. Getting a degree in business and understanding business is great, but you also need to understand things like communications or government affairs or environmental policy. That cross-disciplinary education is a really good skill set. PLU does a great job with that.Lute Powered is a project highlighting PLU alumni at some of the most well-known organizations across the Puget
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and related systems must change to alleviate global hunger,” Laurie-Berry says. Before 2015, the original PLU greenhouse functioned more like an extremely hot sunroom built on a black flat top roof. “It got so hot that everything died,” Laurie-Berry says. “The new greenhouse completely transformed what I could do in that class.” Today’s Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse was built in 2015 and named for a former PLU regent, donor and enthusiastic supporter of science education at PLU. The 1,700-square
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. Mikhiela Sherrod, the director of US domestic programs for hunger relief organization Oxfam America, was both the conference’s keynote speaker and the moderator for Beeson’s panel. The panel on female empowerment in organizations brought Beeson together with students who compared modern women’s cooperatives and researched girls’ education in Kenya. “It was rewarding to be part of this conference,” Beeson says. “I had the opportunity for my research to be acknowledged on this scale.” Beeson’s research
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graduated in 2022 with a degree in biology. At first, Ambachew thought she’d go into computer programming and user experience design by majoring in computer science. In her first year at PLU, a Microsoft internship taught her about software engineering and product management. Ambachew dove into the field, working part-time during the school year and full-time one summer with Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC). GOKiC is a Seattle-area after-school and summer program offering multicultural STEM education
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New York Times and later turned into a documentary. After graduating from Columbia, Malloy worked in public health in New York and Washington, D.C., before moving back to the Northwest to further his education. (Photo: ) Malloy took this photo in Volcán Siete Orejas, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, during a vaccination campaign and says it still inspires him. Writes Malloy: These two boys appear of similar age, but one was two years older than his brother. The elder boy’s growth was stunted due to
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Why must the adoption cycle be complete by registration?Knowledge of course material requirements helps students proactively balance course load based on reading demands and the cost of course materials. Timely posting of textbook adoptions is required by the HEOA and has the strong support of the student body. PLU students continue to endorse the availability of textbook information online and have indicated it aids in course selection and managing the costs of their education at PLU. Why do I
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class.” Reality Sets In: Preparing for Life after College Let me close with a personal reflection. I am currently entering my senior year of undergraduate education, and let me tell you: if I could have had this class during my freshman year, I would have jumped on it. Not only is the topic interesting, but the goal of Hist 248/Phil 248 is to help me work with others and be more successful in my classes and in future life. Having the opportunity to jump right into such a relevant class is an
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Lucia is chosen from an essay and interview process. Applicants show their dedication to service and demonstrate Luther’s core elements of higher education. The chosen Lucia is granted a $1000 scholarship. This year’s scholarship was awarded and the students were celebrated, even though the celebration had changed.In addition to planning such events, Dr. Schroeder has also prioritized community in less formal but equally important ways. That includes “checking with people, I make phone calls now a
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careers in business, law, education, publishing, nonprofit advocacy, and grad school, too. (bell dings) (upbeat music) Meet the Professors More Stories Visit About Whether you choose a concentration in Writing or Literature, an English major will help you understand and practice the creative, critical, and persuasive uses of the written word. Writing and literature are powerful means of understanding the diversity of human experience, critically analyzing society, imagining better worlds, and
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