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heard Angela sing are in for an added treat at the gala concert,” said University Chorale Conductor and Associate Director of Choral Activities Brian Galante. “She has a powerful voice – warm, rich and vibrant in the loud, climactic moments, and sublimely beautiful in the soft, tender sections.” “We’ll get to hear the full range and expression of her singing in the repertoire for this Christmas Concert. And even though she has a commanding stage presence, she is able to draw the audience in for the
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major artists to campus. He also helped further build PLU’s musical ensembles, such as Choir of the West, and establish Tacoma Opera’s hosting the first opera, Die Fledermaus, performed at PLU’s Eastvold Auditorium over fifty years ago. “As a dean I’m a promoter, an entrepreneur,” Dick told the News Tribune in 1987. “I spend a lot of time thinking not only about how we can reach our students more effectively, but how to play to a larger audience, the one beyond campus.” Dick stepped into retirement
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audience sang the first carol, and I mean, really sang! I felt I had arrived at some sort of musical utopia. I had known that a large number of undergraduates participated in some aspect of music, but hadn’t realized at what level. I was impressed that music was such a significant aspect of the university. And then the search process was so well done: very thorough, thoughtful and inclusive. Here was a place I felt at home, with colleagues I respected, with similar values that I held, and having a
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PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities Professor of chemistry Neal Yakelis works with five summer research students to gain a deeper comprehension of RNA and its intricate workings within the realm of cells. Posted by: nicolacs / November 8, 2023 Image: Professor of chemistry Neal Yakelis leads his students in summer research in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. The team employed advanced organic chemical synthesis methods and characterization techniques. These include NMR spectroscopy
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enormous cone-shaped structure, we sang a special program under the direction of world-renowned composer F. Melius Christiansen of St. Olaf College in Minnesota. What a stunning appearance he made as he stepped onto the platform: He had white hair and was dressed in white from head to toe—even his baton was white! People from all over the world attended, and when the concert ended, the audience stood and cheered. It was a thrilling experience for all of us. By this time, the choir had become one big
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performed by PLU students Charlie Herrmann ’14, Susan Keyl ’14 and alumna Crystal Aikin ’97. Mycal Ford, ’12, acted as one of the master of ceremonies during what turned into a three-hour pep rally for good. Aside from the entertainment, PLU was well represented in the audience. The 1,500 tickets set aside for the PLU community were snapped up in a matter of hours in April, when they went on sale. Sections of the floor were crowded with Lutes and the football team, all wearing yellow T-shirts, were
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with many great ensembles. If we continue to do these sort of exciting events, it can only help bring PLU music to a larger audience in our country and the world.” Read Previous PLU’s Visiting Writer Series Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Read Next Psychology Department’s Colloquium Series Brings Prominent Scholars to PLU COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS
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most about the process? I have been surprised at how much fun a show for children can be. Most times, theatre people like to do “challenging” or “deep” shows because they think that they have more weight and depth to an audience, and lose sight of the fact that theatre can also be fun and silly. Charlotte’s Web rehearsals have reminded me that theatre, at its core, is meant to be fun. Do you see this production as hopefully the first of a revitalization of children’s theatre at PLU that will
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. Juggling full-time school, children and work could tax anyone. She now uses a planner to plot her upcoming weeks, finding time to prepare for tests, relax and go out with her husband, Vincent. Vincent was recently discharged from the army, and picks up the kids from school, puts them to bed and takes them to the park so Morris can study. He’ll even volunteer to be the first audience for her presentations. “I would not be able to do this if not for my husband,” she says. Ramirez-Ortiz is enjoying the
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accounting, so I always had the intention of coming back and doing the finances,” she said. “When I went to PLU, I got my degree in business and that’s what I really use today.” Aside from managing the store’s finances and staff, Donwen takes a hands-on approach to the look and feel of the store. “I took a marketing class, and a lot of our marketing was focused on colors, your target audience, and how you display your items. Well, I do that every day. I love it,” she said. “I stand there in the store
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