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,” said McGinnis, executive director of hospitality services and campus restaurants. She was first exposed to PLU’s kitchen at 5 years old, as the daughter of a biology professor. “The thing that really struck me about the kitchen here was that I never wanted to be anywhere else,” she said. “I’ve really found my niche here.” That niche is providing good food and an even better experience. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) “Food is so much more than just a thing,” McGinnis said. “You gather around food.” At

& Analysis IV Introduction to post-tonal techniques and the craft of the 21st century composer/arranger, including counterpoint, orchestration, and the development of thematic material into a composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 235 or consent of department chair. (4) MUSI 240 : Introduction to Music Education Introduction to the profession. History and philosophy of music education. Developmental characteristics of students and learning styles. Introduction to national and state standards. Lesson design with

, and is also a committed volunteer with PLU’s Center for Gender Equity. Taylor BozichTitle: Presenter, Rebuilding Lost Polish/Jewish Connections in the School of Dialogue Program Who: Taylor Bozich ’17, Pacific Lutheran University Bio: Taylor Bozich is a senior at Pacific Lutheran University, majoring in Biology and Global Studies with a concentration in Development and Social Justice. By the time she graduates, she will have studied away four times. In 2015, she studied peace-building and dialogue

such a leave is the professional accountability of every exempt staff member who is approved for one. The opportunity for extended leave is a granted privilege and not a right or accrued benefit. General Provisions Extended professional development leaves are intended to be used for extraordinary learning and developmental opportunities, not for routine and customary activities such as annual conferences or workshops. Approval for an extended professional development leave includes the

; Director of Bands, PLU Conference ScheduleJanet BrillPresentation Title: “Kaytek” A Little Girl from the Warsaw Ghetto who became a Polish Resistance Fighter and decorated war hero’ Who: Dr. Janet Brill, Edna’s daughter-in-law and author Born: 09/15/1957, New York City Education: BS, Biology, University of Miami M.S. Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University Ph.D. Exercise Science, University of Miami Professional Experience: Nationally recognized nutrition, health and fitness expert

; Director of Bands, PLU Conference ScheduleJanet BrillPresentation Title: “Kaytek” A Little Girl from the Warsaw Ghetto who became a Polish Resistance Fighter and decorated war hero’ Who: Dr. Janet Brill, Edna’s daughter-in-law and author Born: 09/15/1957, New York City Education: BS, Biology, University of Miami M.S. Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University Ph.D. Exercise Science, University of Miami Professional Experience: Nationally recognized nutrition, health and fitness expert

program was the perfect marriage of all her interests. Growing up, her mother — who is half Norwegian and half Swedish — shared a lot of Norwegian traditions with her. She wanted to study in Norway to reconnect with those roots, and her biology-environmental studies double major lined up well with the curriculum. “It just worked out so well with everything,” she said of the program. The cherry on top was the small town with lots of outdoor recreation opportunities. “You can walk around in a half hour

States,” Davidson said. Students in the cohorts claim a variety of backgrounds — with families from countries all over Central and South America, for example — and their majors are as diverse as they are: biology, education, philosophy, social work, kinesiology, and more. But Davidson said their shared experiences are key to creating the sense of community, a primary factor that has contributed to the cohorts’ near-perfect retention rate, despite the challenges first-generation students of color