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About Kurt's Life Mayer was born January 14, 1930 in Mainz, Germany to Joe and Emmy Mayer. By the time Kurt was school age, Hitler had come to power, and laws which stripped Jews of their civil rights had been implemented. Forbidden to attend public school, Kurt went to a school which had been created in the synagogue near the family home. In 1938, the Mayers moved to Wiesbaden and Kurt was enrolled in a boarding school at Bad Nauheim. On the morning of November 9, at the age of 8, Kurt and his

About Kurt's Life Kurt Mayer was born January 14, 1930 in Mainz, Germany to Joe and Emmy Mayer. By the time Kurt was school age, Hitler had come to power, and laws which stripped Jews of their civil rights had been implemented. Forbidden to attend public school, Kurt went to a school which had been created in the synagogue near the family home. In 1938, the Mayers moved to Wiesbaden and Kurt was enrolled in a boarding school at Bad Nauheim. On the morning of November 9, at the age of 8, Kurt

Bachelor of Music in CompositionThe Bachelor of Music in Composition is intended for those who want the maximum training in compositional technique possible at the undergraduate level. Students in this degree spend 2/3 of their time in music courses and receive a solid introduction to composition, theory, arranging, orchestration, counterpoint, historical styles and genres, ethnomusicology and the new tools of the electronic studio. They create a portfolio of scores, performance recordings and

About the School of Nursing The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in natural sciences and the liberal arts. PLU has offered the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree since 1951, the master of science in nursing (MSN) degree since 1990, and the doctor of nursing practice degree since 2015. The BSN program prepares students as skilled generalists and provides a foundation for graduate study. The

Taezha and Jamae (First Year Students, Residents of the DJS Community - Students of Color) “The SOC community offers us an opportunity to meet people who can relate to how we feel. We value the feeling of knowing each neighbor by name and being friends with everyone. Our hall is known for dancing to music, cooking, and playing games that bring us closer together ay. We love our hall because it gives us a home away from home with a community that feels like a second family.” About Students of

Benefits of Endowment Giving at PLU Endowments hold the power to create an everlasting impact, ensuring the enduring success of PLU for generations. Fueled by the generosity of donors and alumni, PLU endowments support new facilities, programs and lectures, professorships, research and internships, student scholarships and other impactful initiatives. Over time, these endowments have transformed lives on and off campus, offering enriching educational experiences, career development services

PLU School of Business IMPACT Awards PLU School of Business: A Tradition of Excellence and Innovation During the years 1960-1992, dedicated professors Dwight J. Zulauf, Ph.D., C.P.A., and Gondar King, Ph.D. worked together with colleagues, industry leaders, alumni, and students to create and build the School of Business at PLU.  Zulauf and King also stood at the helm of leadership as the first two Deans (respectively) for the school. During both tenures, Zulauf and King set the standard of

, group facilitation and performing in front of others. However, many of her students struggle with public speaking and performance anxiety. She believes that learning to utilize stress symptoms as facilitative rather than inhibitory is essential, especially within a discipline where working with and leading others is paramount. That’s where technology can step in and give students instant access to information they can use to become more self-aware and ultimately relaxed in stressful situations.What