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the same from a macro level. 9. As you look back on your time at PLU, what have you enjoyed most? I truly enjoyed creating a professional relationship with the professors and other faculty. It definitely was an amazing experience to have, and it will be something I miss as I progress through life! 10. When you hear the phrase “Lutes Open Doors,” what does that mean to you? Figuratively, it means that we are kind and inclusive to all individuals! Literally, I believe it means that we are open to

regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is making an appearance much closer to home, on the campus of the University of Puget Sound for the College Band Directors National Association divisional conference.Choir of the West & University ChoraleThe PLU Chorale joins collegiate singers from six universities in presenting the opening concert of the Northwest ACDA Conference, with world-class conductor Edith Copley, headliner composer Morten Lauridsen, and professional orchestra. Chorale will open

requires.” “We spent a lot of time researching literature experiments to gain familiarity with the reactions we planned to run. In my case, they rarely went according to plan, but I learned something each time, which helped guide me toward the next step.” "These lessons extend outside the lab, and this kind of continuous learning and reevaluation is helpful in both academic and professional contexts," stated Lemma. Professor Yakelis and Donnelly working together in open lab in Rieke Science Center

was not what he saw when he was flying injured soldiers and Marines out of the battlefields of Iraq to Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Hrivnak, a professional firefighter now, and a U.S. Air Force captain with 20 years of service, urged the audience to consider writing about their experiences. There is a power in the written word that details first-hand experiences, he stressed. Hrivnak said that because of political feelings about the Iraq War, residents in other countries feel that all Americans are

ceremony.Long doesn’t let herself get too comfortable. In fact, she thrives on just the opposite. “Without experiencing the cloudy days, you don’t know how to appreciate the sunshine, the warmth and the brightness,” she explains. Long’s ties to the PLU community run deep. She transferred to the university from Purdue as a junior before graduating in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and launching into her professional career. Long then returned to the university in 2001 as a member of the PLU Board

, 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

utilize a free software package known as AstroImageJ, a professional astronomy program that I used extensively throughout this summer to compute data for my research,” said Kop. “The image on the monitor showcases an image we took of the Moon when we had free time.” Jessica Ordaz ’24 analyzes observations of globular clusters to estimate the minimum age of the universe. “This was definitely the opportunity of a lifetime for me,” reflected Jessica Ordaz. “Astronomy was a childhood obsession of mine

requires.” “We spent a lot of time researching literature experiments to gain familiarity with the reactions we planned to run. In my case, they rarely went according to plan, but I learned something each time, which helped guide me toward the next step.” "These lessons extend outside the lab, and this kind of continuous learning and reevaluation is helpful in both academic and professional contexts," stated Lemma. Professor Yakelis and Donnelly working together in open lab in Rieke Science Center