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flashes of inventiveness (when the impossible becomes doable) and more incremental change, such that subtle improvements in a product or process that makes things better. In either case, innovation raises the bar for how we live, think, and connect, and it has become an expectation and goal within business, government, university life, sports teams, entertainment, the performing arts, and most walks of life. All this sounds pretty good, but how do people or teams innovate? And what are the

the concert, and I wanted it to be exciting.” At PLU, Whatley is principal bass in the University Symphony Orchestra and spends the bulk of his time practicing, writing and performing classical pieces. As a student of composition, he has participated in composers forums, represented the department in the National Association of Schools of Music concerts and has had works published in the student arts publication Saxifrage. After graduation, Whatley plans to pursue graduate studies in composition

Chinese contemporary composer Tan Dun. Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of J.S. Bach, the work features soloists, chorus, and water percussion:  bowls and basins filled with water, manipulated by hand and amplified by contact microphones. Tan Dun’s music is a fascinating, refreshing blend of Western classical music and traditional Chinese ritual. PLU’s School of Arts and Communication is an associate level sponsor of the concert.TicketsTuesday, March 22 & Wednesday, March 23, 8 pm | Lagerquist

musical styles: from classical to popular music, from traditional Christian hymns to Brazilian jazz, from folk to jazz fusion. I received a Bachelor of Music degree from Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, where I studied Brazilian Popular Music and arranging. After years performing, recording, and composing in Rio, I moved to the U.S. in 2009 to attend Western Oregon University, where I received a Master of Music degree. In 2014, I moved to Greeley, Colorado, to pursue a Doctor of Arts

values is its ability to supply nutritious lunches to children who have special dietary needs. “It’s great to know I can order a lunch that’s safe,” said Dulaney. Gradwohl grew up in Edmonds, graduated in 1986 from Woodway High School, where he played football. He also played football at PLU. In addition to sports, Gradwohl also participated in PLU’s student media. He wrote for the Mooring Mast and hosted a radio show. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Reflecting on his

of her PLU experience. Not part of a traditional degree program, Flenniken was a member of the first full graduating class of the Rainier Writing Workshop at PLU, receiving a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in 2007. Trained as an engineer with degrees from Washington State University and University of Washington, it was a night class designed to merely get her out of the house that got Flenniken really interested in poetry. “I fell madly in love with poetry from the first night of that

both exercise fanatics.” She’s a third generation Ford employee – and yes, both Krises drive Ford Mustangs – although she stresses that after receiving her MBA from Miami University in Ohio, she really hadn’t planned to continue the family tradition, it was just the first place she found a job. The Indianapolis native received her bachelor of arts degree in business from Hanover College in Indiana, where she played D-III volleyball and basketball. Krise was impressed by PLU when her husband was a

October 2, 2012 After applying as a cellist for the Broadway musical Spring Awakening, just for fun, Justin Huertas ’09 found himself on a national tour and is working on turning the experience into his own show. (Photo by Kristina R. Corbitt) Pursuing the Dream By Leah Traxel ’14 Justin Huertas ’09 was ready to “break up” with acting and playing the cello to pursue a steadier paycheck, when fate stepped in. Huertas, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from PLU, had worked fairly steadily

that territory, a move she wasn’t initially thrilled about. What in the heck does one do in North Dakota in the winter, she wondered. And what is the plug hanging out of the engine of the car for? After one winter in Minot, she found out. It was to make sure the engine started in cold weather. Krise was born in Indiana, a proud Hoosier, and received her bachelor of arts in business from Hanover College in Indiana, and her MBA from Miami University in Ohio. A third-generation Ford employee, she

, and enjoys giving back to PLU and the greater Tacoma area community. In a way, Korsmo said he is following in the footsteps of his father, a PLU alum as well, and also an active part of the community. In addition providing overall guidance and leadership to the entire Korsmo Construction team, Korsmo also serves as a member of numerous boards including the AGC of Washington, Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, PLU School of Business Executive Advisory Board, and serves as a Lakewood Water