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Master of Sacred Music in organ from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Fine Arts from Cornell. As an active church musician he is the Director of Sacred Music at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Seattle, where he directs two volunteer and one professional choral ensembles in addition to administrating the church’s concert series. Michael has received numerous scholarships and awards including the James D. Holloway Scholar, the David P. Dahl Organ Scholar, the Craig Cramer award in

Andrea Munro, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7069 Email: munroam@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 240 Website: https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/research/munro/ Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Director of STEM Education Education NSF-ACC Postdoctoral Fellowship with Professor Neal Armstrong, University of Arizona, 2008-2010 Ph.D., University of Washington, 2008 B.S., University of Washington, 2003 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Colloidal

Jeffrey Bell-Hanson Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2002-2023 Education D.M.A., University of Iowa, 1997 M.M., University of Notre Dame, 1980 B.M., University of Iowa, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Orchestra Music History Biography Jeffrey Bell-Hanson retired in May 2023, following 21 years as Music Director of the Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra. He remains a familiar presence in the Pacific Northwest as a conductor

Jeffrey Bell-Hanson Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2002-2023 Education D.M.A., University of Iowa, 1997 M.M., University of Notre Dame, 1980 B.M., University of Iowa, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Orchestra Music History Biography Jeffrey Bell-Hanson retired in May 2023, following 21 years as Music Director of the Pacific Lutheran University Symphony Orchestra. He remains a familiar presence in the Pacific Northwest as a conductor

thought they were in pretty good shape were humbled by Brian’s energy. Brian has given generously of his time to the university and community over the years. He has served as chair of the department, as director of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Advancement or MESA program, as Dean of Natural Sciences, on various university faculty committees, and as President of the Northwest Geological Society. In the mid-1990’sBrian participated in a grant application to the Keck Foundation for the

well as the operation of the Help Desk. Then, in the summer of 2020 I transitioned into my current roll of Director of User Support and Instructional Technologies. I now manage an amazing group of staff and students who provide a wide range of technology services for the campus community in support of teaching and learning at PLU. Interests Hiking Travel

2014-2015 Contributing Author to the 10-volume "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" text series by GIA Publications Arranger of Ave Maria by Anton Bruckner, Maestro and Fox Publishing Biography Edwin C. Powell is the former Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he was responsible for the University Wind Ensemble, Conducting and Music Education Methods courses. In 2015 he was the recipient of a Pacific Lutheran University Faculty Excellence Award. Dr

Conference: Presentation Four - Dr. Marit Trelstad "Luther’s Theology of Music and Singing with the Lutherans" Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair of Lutheran Studies, and "The Church's Song: Always in Reform" Dr. David Cherwien, Director of The National Lutheran Choir

Asieh Mahyar Visiting Instructor of Music; Interim Director of Orchestral Studies Phone: 253-535-7617 Email: asieh.mahyar@plu.edu Website: https://www.plu.edu/symphony/ Biography Biography Passionate about performing music from different cultures, Asieh Mahyar is the interim Director of Orchestral Studies at Pacific Lutheran University where she conducts the PLU Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Mahyar is a candidate in Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting at Michigan State University, where

Sara Christensen Associate Director Phone: 253-535-7461 Email: christsm@plu.edu Professional Education Master of Education, Leadership in Higher Education , University of Washington , 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017