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rock and roll. Her diverse artistic collaborations have helped to infuse her work with a rhythmic power and intensity. Critics have remarked of Ms. Fujiwara’s music, “The ear is forever tickled by beautifully judged music that manages to be sophisticated and accessible at the same time,” “Contains a very rare attribute in contemporary classical music: happiness.” (Fanfare Magazine); “She knows how to exploit all the resources of string instruments alone and together; her quartet writing is very
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rock and roll. Her diverse artistic collaborations have helped to infuse her work with a rhythmic power and intensity. Critics have remarked of Ms. Fujiwara’s music, “The ear is forever tickled by beautifully judged music that manages to be sophisticated and accessible at the same time,” “Contains a very rare attribute in contemporary classical music: happiness.” (Fanfare Magazine); “She knows how to exploit all the resources of string instruments alone and together; her quartet writing is very
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during the second half of the University Wind Ensemble’s performance in Lagerquist Concert Hall on March 20. Written by composer Daron Hagen, the piece was commissioned by PLU, the University of Michigan, Illinois State University and Western Illinois University. The composer of operas, chamber and orchestral works, and over two hundred art songs and cycles, Hagen is currently writing an opera based on the life of Amelia Earhart for the Seattle Opera. Hagen was the subject of band director Ed
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described it, he “pushed the re-set button.” He decided to earn his master’s – then his Ph.D. – in European history. And soon thereafter, he found himself back at his alma mater teaching about Martin Luther and Reformation Germany (and writing books about the subject, of course). He realizes it is an odd combination: Not many people are experts in cutting-edge computer programming and 500-year old political and religious history. He’s also aware that some people might suggest that, in studying 16th
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with lizard skin who fights evil and learns about love. Huertas attributes some of his triple-threat skills in performing, composing and writing to his theatre education at PLU. “Doing theater at PLU was awesome!” he said. Specifically, Huertas recalls that the study of Shakespeare and the Theatre Program‘s emphasis on language “stuck with [him] forever.” “How does this language inform what the characters are going through? That’s something I’ve always been very fascinated by.” Huertas also used
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, California. What made you choose PLU? I chose PLU because teaching and mentoring are valued. I have had amazing teachers who changed my life for the better, and I want to pay it forward. In addition, the Lute community celebrates individuality and encourages creative and critical thinking. What has your experience been so far? I absolutely love being a Lute. I feel like I belong here and love working with my esteemed colleagues and teaching fine students. Any advice for those in music? “Have courage and
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PLU graduates have careers in the law, public service and civil service 350 graduates work in the performing or creative arts About 800 graduates work in advertising, marketing and communications More than 2,000 are employed in fields related to chemistry, biology, math, computer science and engineering ‘More than 1,000 alumni work in social services, nonprofit organizations and churches
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. “Working with other people to put together a show we’re all a part of also adds pressure, but also elevates the art we work on.” Students are able to get as creative as they would like, so some interesting elements will be incorporated. The students plan on doing an online video of the show, as well as online still images, Craig Cornwall, faculty advisor for the show, says The exhibit is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment) through May 25, 2013 at the University Gallery in
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their workers. A recent example of this scholarship is the book chapter “The Help Desk: Changing Images of Product Support in Personal Computing, 1975-1990,” in Abstractions and Embodiments: New Histories of Computing and Society, edited by Janet Abbate and Stephanie Dick (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022). Halvorson’s newest research project is about the creative use of technology and innovation practices in social impact organizations. This Little World: Using Tech for Good to Create Positive
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with diverse voices Direct engagement with primary texts, rather than textbooks presenting summaries or simplifications. Creative assignments (i.e. the emphasis in our courses is not on tests or testing “acquired knowledge,” but rather how one uses what one learns in order to think through particular issues or problems). Some recent assignments include podcasts, blogs, taking on the personas of authors, philosophers, and thinkers from the course, and making a special issue of an academic journal
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