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  • the same year in 2012 it won the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Mr. Lovelace has taught at several universities, including the University of the West Indies, Johns Hopkins University, and here at Pacific Lutheran University. In 1980, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the most prestigious Fellowships available for any artist. He has been recognized nationally with a Trinidad and Tobago Chaconia Medal (Gold) and Honorary Doctorate of Letters from University of the West Indies

  • have sold more than 100,000 copies since 2007 and have been performed all around the world. The cross-country collaboration culminated in the world premiere of Gjeilo’s piece Meridian, performed by the PLU Wind Ensemble, assisted by the Choir of the West and University Chorale on October 17 in Lagerquist Concert Hall. Meridian was specifically written for the PLU Wind Ensemble to perform. Also performed was Gjeilo’s new arrangement of The Spheres from his Sunrise Mass. Gjeilo worked with the

  • , and Sportin’ Life, the drug dealer. Hall recalls the rehearsals as grueling. “I don’t think people realize all the work that goes into it,” she said. Having a built-in support group of Lutes helped. Along with Hall and Van Mechelen, there was Novalee Richard, ’09, Stephanie Johnson ’11 and Ieisha McIntyre ’97. Johnson said that she has received huge support from her fellow Lutes, including Choir of the West members who helped her put together audition videos, and her current voice instructor (and

  • Environmental Studies Program reside in the Rieke Science Center. The Psychology Department is located in Ramstad Hall. In addition to our science buildings, the college also maintains the Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse and the W.M Keck Observatory. Most of these buildings are located toward the west end of PLU’s lower campus. The Morken Center for Learning and Technology, which opened its doors in February 2006, is the first building at an independent college in Washington to receive gold-level

  • Department of Veterans Affairs work together to provide additional funding. In PLU’s case, the university contributes up to  $11,310, and the VA matches up to that amount, meaning a qualified veteran attending PLU as an undergraduate for 2014-15 would be totally covered for tuition and required fees up to $42,855. PLU has a rich history of working closely with the military community. Located just 4.9 miles from JBLM, PLU is ranked fourth among regional universities in the West in the 2015 U.S. News Best

  • . 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on Sept. 21, 1866. Buffalo Soldier regiments served in the American West and beyond, under General Pershing in World War I, in the Pacific Theater in World War II and in the Korean War. “After the Civil War and into the 20th century, Buffalo Soldiers struggled to expand the role of African Americans in military service, often in the face of explicit and implicit discrimination,” Mergenthal said. “Moreover, military service in a Buffalo Soldier

  • . RSVP to get a free haircut at metellph@plu.edu. First come, first serve.FEB 17 BSU Open Mic NightHinderlie Hall, 1st Floor Lounge – 6pm Join BSU for our inaugural Open Mic Night where this will offer those with varying amount of talents to put those talents on display. All students are welcome to join in on the fun. This open mic night will also host a few people displaying talents honoring Black History and Culture.FEB 21 Celebration of Black History and CultureAnderson University Center, CK West

  • the Seattle rendition of the concert at Benaroya Hall! Come listen to the beautiful sounds of Pacific Lutheran University’s The Choir of the West, University Chorale and University Symphony Orchestra as they help us celebrate the glory, hope, and peace of the Christmas season. Tickets for the concert can be purchased through Benaroya Hall box office at 1-866-833-4747 or on the web. Dec. 5: Christmas Cookie Class Want to get into the festive spirit? Come decorate sugar cookies and pick up some

  • charity-oriented cover band, and lives with his wife, Pam (Phill), in West Seattle, where they hope to “reinvent ourselves as beach bums,” Boyd said. Guitarist Dave “Duke” Luther , who says he was born under a bad sign (“I mean, like the hospital sign needed paint real bad”), worked for the Seattle Parks Department for 37 years, 30 of those as city horticulturist. He played in The Deacons from 1964-68, until he was drafted. “While in the Army, I helped form a band in Berlin, and the Army put us on

  • athlete, a coach, a pastor and a public servant. Now, his work has him building a stronger community – literally. He serves as the organizational development and neighborhood revitalization consultant for Habitat for Humanity International. Monroe assists entire neighborhoods in their goal of growing stronger, consulting with projects on the West Coast and nationwide. The framework of Monroe’s career trajectory was forged during his time at Pacific Lutheran University. NAIA Division II ChampionshipTad