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, professional studies and civic engagement—to their undergraduate students. And while voters, shareholders and governing boards continue to affirm leaders with robust multi-sector knowledge and a track record of civic engagement, far too many universities are trending in the opposite direction, decreasing their emphasis on general education and interdisciplinary studies, and creating fast track curriculums focused solely on a highly specialized degree.Simply put, a college curriculum that is not open to

should be is simple. It’s discourse and deliberation. Our federal government has become so polarized that they fail to talk about anything.” Princess Reese ’14 Anthropology and women’s and gender studies double major Princess Reese ’14 cast her first ballot in the primaries this year and has been eagerly awaiting the chance to vote this November. “It feels really good to have my first election,” Reese said. “I’ve been heavily following politics since like ninth grade.” Reese is active within PLU’s

professor and director of jazz studies at PLU. He is a native of Memphis, Tenn., mentored by jazz piano great James Williams. Deacon-Joyner came to western Washington from the University of North Texas in Denton, where he held the position of associate professor of jazz studies from 1986 to 2000. He has served as clinician and adjudicator at festivals and workshops in Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, California, New Mexico, Idaho and Washington. He is the lead instructor for the Great

scenarios involving struggling students, Skipworth said. “It was very practical,” she added. Skipworth, who grew up in Graham and Puyallup, came to PLU after completing a bachelor’s degree in integrated educational studies from Chapman University in southern California. While her undergraduate degree included some observation and research in schools, it did not include state teacher certification. PLU’s graduate program allowed her to obtain a master’s degree and Washington state certification. At PLU

,” Tegels said. “Education and honest education is a crucial factor in that.” Read Previous Think faster, work harder, feel more deeply Read Next Student Musicians Charm European Audiences LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance January 29, 2024 PLU’s Weathermon Jazz Festival to Feature Acclaimed

and explore as many new possibilities as they can; it’s important not to overcommit and not to let opportunities slip by. “Don’t worry too much about what you would do after PLU,” Rottle said. “Don’t let it consume you. Because you will eventually do things that you never thought you’d do.” Read Previous Free Summer Jazz Series brings Stars-and the community-to PLU Read Next Going for a Grammy LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to

Festival. She has a thriving private teaching practice and is releasing an instructional e-book in 2015 and new CD is coming in 2016.Learn More Read Previous Students featured in University Symphony Orchestra season closer Read Next PLU hosts Tamana Girls’ High School Band in friendship concert LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU Music Announces Inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed

airfare, hotels, etc are accounted for. But clicking a few buttons on the computer allowed Dr. Lyman to virtually visit students in Ohio and for Dr. Bekeny to “drop in” to the PLU Trumpet studio. Our PLU students enjoyed the experience and Dr. Lyman has already lined up a guest lecturer for spring—one with international clout! Read Previous Music Lessons in the Time of Corona Read Next It’s Music to My Ears: Tips for Scholarship Applicants LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna

. The challenge, she says, is that she’s enjoying every aspect of her studies. That’s no surprise, because getting to medical school – and becoming a doctor – has been her lifelong goal.After double majoring in chemistry and classics at PLU, Hatton spent three years working as a medical scribe and a certified nursing assistant with medically fragile children before beginning her graduate studies. To prepare for medical school, she completed the one-year Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS

. Along with showings at the history museum and the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, the film was broadcast on Tacoma public television station KBTC and the city’s cable network Click!. The pair presented their findings at the Association of Canadian Studies in the United States in Toronto and the Pacific Northwest Canadian Studies Consortium in Vancouver, B.C. The honors keep coming, as Schrecengost won a regional first place award from the National Broadcasting Society. “I never thought I