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heritage speakers, designed to affirm and build on the language abilities of students who grew up speaking Spanish but may not have had the opportunity to study it formally. Due to its focus on the inherent relationship between language and identity, and Latino/a experiences in the United States, the course fulfills the “Alternative Perspectives” General Education requirement. The second course in the series, HISP 252, can be applied to a Hispanic Studies major or minor. “It’s a great way to honor the

all low-income families that will be relocating to this area, so (after-school programming) is a great resource.” In partnership with Patricia Krise, wife of PLU President Thomas W. Krise, and PLU’s School of Education, CCES applied for a grant to help fund these long-term programs. Zylstra said CCES and Habitat still await a verdict on the grant, but both organizations should know soon whether the Commonhouse received funding. Beyond the Commonhouse, PLU partners with Habitat through education

Center for Gender Equity, recognized Saathoff’s vocational call and directed her toward the internship; Saathoff first applied for the opportunity in 2014. “I got really lucky in that I had a mentor who knew me well enough to connect me with an internship that I love,” Saathoff said, “and with co-workers at the CJFJC who are incredible and so supportive.” The Krise Internship is open to all PLU students interested in applying. Only one student earns the award each year. The Krise Internship Fund

have something to do with travel and aviation. What are some ways in which you’ve grown your professional skills this summer? My writing has definitely matured, and I’ve learned to handle myself in meetings; meeting new people; and working with people with different views, opinions and agendas. Will you be applying any lessons you’ve learned this summer to your work as Editor and Chief of Mast Media? I’m bringing back a lot of ideas for Mast Media and have already been working a bit on them through

Church, Seattle, WA 1/1 Solo Recital at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Houston, TX 2/9 Master Class for students of University of Tennessee and American Guild of Organist Chapter, Knoxville, TN 2/10 Solo Recital at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN 3/5 Duet Recital with Dana Robinson at The Lutheran Church,  Honolulu, Hawaii 3/10 Solo Recital at St Helen’s Episcopal Church, Beaufort, SC Organ Study at PLUOrgan study is alive and well at PLU. Besides weekly organ lessons, organ students

PLU Lecturer wins Seattle competition Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / September 4, 2015 September 4, 2015 Erik Steighner, who teaches applied saxophone at PLU, was one of four solo winners in the 26th annual Frances Walton Competition. In addition to prize money, Steighner will go on a six-day winner’s tour September 13-18, 2015.When Erik Steighner was preparing to compete in Seattle earlier this summer, he didn’t want to give the judges an excuse not to pick him. That’s why, even though it’s not

into account for your scholarship application. Keep in mind these important considerations: Music scholarships are awarded in a single specific area (e.g., voice, or cello). Submitting audition recordings in multiple areas will not increase the amount of your award. All music scholarships require successful participation—each semester—in private lessons and, by audition and placement, in a scholarship ensemble in the area of your award. You may certainly take lessons in a secondary area, or

desperately wanted to be one of the cool kids. Jazz to me seemed like the quintessential combination of smarts, coolness, and artistic expression. What do you hope your students take away from your classes/lessons? I hope they get the sense that they can do anything as long as they put in the work. And I hope they believe that they can improve and become great musicians, no matter where they start. Favorite way to unwind after a long week of teaching and performing? I’m a biker and a runner, and I like

A Universal Language: Cassio Vianna shares a passion he discovered in Brazil with students at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Anneli HaralsonResoLute Guest WriterCassio Vianna has been a teacher since he was 8 years old. At that time, his mother was learning to play the organ and Vianna decided to go with her to her lessons rather than stay at home with his siblings.  “To this day, my mom loves to tell the story of how, when she practiced at home, I would correct her

spirit of the school,” Ezhokina says. “It was very amazing how invested the student body was – that was really a draw for me.” This fall Ezhokina teaches private lessons where she can assess student’s individual needs and work with them as they hone their craft. She also teaches a First Year Experience class: Intro to Music, which brings together 18 students from a variety of backgrounds and majors. “The students in this class are very willing to take on new challenges and rise to the occasion