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2015 Speaker Biographies https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference/about/conference-archives/2015-holocaust-conference/2015-biographies/

she has worked as an interior designer. She is dedicated to travel across the United States and abroad, to tell her story and to honor the memory of victims of the Holocaust.Lauren E. Whitham Lauren E. Whitham, conductor, is serving as a Visiting Instructor of Music at PLU, during Brian Galante’s sabbatical leave. She conducts the University Chorale and University Singers, and teaches undergraduate courses in choral music education. Ms. Whitham earned her Master of Music degree in Choral

Global & Cultural Studies https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/global-cultural-studies/

religious-philosophical world view and economic structure of China. A specific Chinese language minor is also provided. Major in Chinese Studies 32 semester hours Required Courses 24 semester hours CHIN 201: Intermediate Chinese (4) CHIN 202: Intermediate Chinese (4) HIST 109: East Asian Societies (4) HIST 338: Modern China (4) RELI 233: Religions of China (4) CHSP 499: Capstone: Senior Project (4) Electives 8 semester hours CHIN 301: Composition and Conversation (4) CHIN 302: Composition and

Connecting the dots: How Jaeda Reed ’13 found her vocation – Acclaim 2016-17 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/10/05/connecting-the-dots-how-jaeda-reed-13-found-her-vocation/

the most important during her time at PLU. “A big selling point for my business is the fact that I am a traditional artist, I have a lot of experience developing my eye for composition and color theory,” Reed said. While at PLU, Reed took nearly all her classes in Ingram, but she says her most useful class was her figure drawing class. “Understanding anatomy and the way the human body looks in a certain light, that has helped me beyond any other class,” Reed said. “I never thought my drawing class

Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/ian-lindhartsen-20-uses-his-individualized-major-to-pursue-his-passion-for-music/

to develop a music business degree. “Through my involvement with LASR — the on-campus student media radio station — I was able to explore the music community and learn about careers outside of composition, performance and education,” Lindhartsen said. He credits his advisor, music professor Greg Youtz, a songwriting and production course, and putting on concerts through LASR for helping him realize the individualized major would be the best way to gain the experience needed for this type of work

Seattle Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ – five Lutes, one stage, hitting the high notes in fun https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2011/12/13/seattle-operas-porgy-and-bess-five-lutes-one-stage-hitting-the-high-notes-in-fun/

. “I’m going to do whatever I need to do to make this work,” she said. “I’d never had the courage to audition before now, but I’ve awakened this talent, and I’m going to keep going.” Read Previous New piano chair looks forward to a new chapter at PLU Read Next WATCH: Drum Taps: Nine Poems on Themes of War LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul

PLU Jazz Day in Seattle May 3 https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2015/04/27/plu-jazz-day-in-seattle-may-3/

, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022

Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2020/06/22/faculty-feature-jeffrey-bell-hanson/

write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed Musician Aubrey Logan February 28, 2023 Horn & Fixed Media Premiere at Octave 9 in Seattle October 5, 2022

Harpsichord Donated to PLU Music Program https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2021/02/16/harpsichord-donated-to-plu-music-program/

harpsichord. Detail image of the Pilgrim harpsichord with six angels, each playing an instrument. The two on the left are on the lid which is usually folded back during playing. Read Previous It’s Music to My Ears: Tips for Scholarship Applicants Read Next Vocal Master Classes in Spring 2021 LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair

PLU Associate Professor Rebekah Mergenthal to Join Actor Danny Glover at Buffalo Soldiers Museum Eve https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/01/20/plu-assistant-professor-rebekah-mergenthal-to-join-actor-danny-glover-at-buffalo-soldiers-museum-event/

. EVENT DETAILS What: Buffalo Soldiers Museum and Broadway Center present: An Evening with Danny Glover. When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. Ticketed meet-and-greet in Studio 2 begins at 6 p.m. Where: Theatre on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402. Tickets: $19, $29, $35, $49. Preshow Meet and Greet: $40 includes desserts and savory snacks. More information: 253-272-4257. Read Previous PLU Wind Ensemble to Premiere Crowd-Commissioned Composition on Tour of Tennessee Read Next Schnackenberg

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Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies. Activities: Twelve choral and instrumental ensembles, dance ensemble, theatre, speech and debate, newspaper, radio, television, literary magazine. Seventy-two clubs including community service, religious, environmental, social justice, political, cultural/ethnic, business, non-traditional student, nursing, science, computer and outdoor recreation. Athletics: NCAA Division III. Women’s intercollegiate sports: Soccer, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, swimming