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degree in English Literature and a minor in Music. While in Taiwan, she also will study local and American songs. Thomas Flanagan ’14 will leave Sept. 1 for Germany, where he’ll teach English. His love of languages likely will mean returning to a master’s program once his Fulbright tour is over. Two PLU alumni also received Fulbright Scholarships this year. Natalie Burton ’13 will study piano education and culture in China, a continuation of her senior research project at PLU.  She will conduct her

enhance and attract quality students to the school who would otherwise not come. PLU has unique facilities and generous access to those facilities to attract these prospective students. While there are currently pressing needs for the continuation of existing programs, an effective organ department can be a beacon for the whole PLU community.” Fritts has a deep connection with PLU. His father, Dr. Byard Fritts, was a member of the music faculty in the 1950s. Byard taught piano and organ performance

symphonic soundtrack, or a puzzle game with light jazz in the background, I was challenged everyday to create something distinctive, likable and effective. I needed to listen to my team-mates’ comments, but also needed to know when to advocate for my own vision. This background has been incredibly useful when I moved back to teaching and moved into academic leadership. So much value is given to collaboration and inclusion, rightly so. My other take-away from my years composing for movies and video games

mark that I am drawn to first and then to the symbol that it represents.” All works are on paper, which is a surface that is both delicate and durable. The absorbent surface asks to receive the mark of the artist. Since this is a retrospective exhibit, Cornwall speaks to the process and evolution of his work over the course of his career. “The jazz trumpeter Miles Davis once said ‘You can’t do what you did six months ago, that’s old stuff.’ I have found this to be true for me,” Cornwall says. “I

dance program into the best it can be,” Brown explained. “I know that with the help of everyone involved, we can make it happen.” Brown will be teaching all dance related courses for the upcoming terms.  In the fall, she will teach Introduction to Dance, Jazz 1, Modern 1, and Ballet 1. She will also serve as the Director of the Spring Dance concert, “Dance Continuum,” where students can perform in faculty, guest, and student choreography.Faculty Fun Facts I like to karaoke (“Build Me Up Buttercup

dance program into the best it can be,” Brown explained. “I know that with the help of everyone involved, we can make it happen.” Brown will be teaching all dance related courses for the upcoming terms.  In the fall, she will teach Introduction to Dance, Jazz 1, Modern 1, and Ballet 1. She will also serve as the Director of the Spring Dance concert, “Dance Continuum,” where students can perform in faculty, guest, and student choreography.Faculty Fun Facts I like to karaoke (“Build Me Up Buttercup

important asset.” — To find the Career Connections Opportunity Board, go to www.plu.edu/studentemployment, and click on the link. To learn more about Career Connections, visit at www.plu.edu/career-connections. Bobbi Hughes can be reached at 253-535-8268, or at hughesbr@plu.edu. Read Previous 14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Read Next The book you need to read this summer COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently