Music News
News articles for music {module MusicNews}
News & Announcements
Nursing Receives More than $4 Million in Grant Funding
01 October 2009 The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University (WAU) was recently awarded 4.3 million dollars in grant funding. The U.S. Department of Education awarded the University a three million dollar “Master’s Degrees at Predominantly Black Institutions (MPBI)” grant. This federal grant is intended to encourage low income and/or African …
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Grammy Award winning Conductor Visits WAU
On Friday February 17, at 1pm, Grammy award winning conductor Herbert Blomstedt gave a 2 hour lecture and Q&A to a small but intent crowd of approximately 25 in the rehearsal hall of the newly constructed Leroy and Lois Peters Music Center. One of the worlds most respected and revered orchestral directors he is still vibrant and strong at the age of 84, directing the NSO in a series of 3 concerts at the Kennedy Center that weekend.
WAU Music student directs own world premier at Loma Linda University
Michael Patterson, a senior music piano performance major at Washington Adventist University, and aspiring composer and orchestral conductor spent his summer in South Africa and California – but not at the beach.
After performing as principal oboe and piano soloist with the New England Youth Ensemble in over 25 concerts in South Africa during the month of June, Michael returned to his home in central California and immediately began organizing a concert for his 73-piece ensemble, the PianoForte Symphony Orchestra, first organized by Michael when he was just 18 years old.
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New Chair Eager to Grow Nursing Department
Washington Adventist University (WAU) has appointed Emily Mize, RN, Ph.D., to serve as chair of the department of nursing. The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing is part of the University’s School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness.
“The department is at a point of transitioning from a college program to a university program. I am excited about this opportunity to give back to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to nursing education,” Mize said. “I am passionate about teaching and mentoring both students and faculty.”
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All WAU students must apply for a photo ID card from the Office of Safety and Security General Services Building GS 6. The ID card must be visible at all times when on campus, and must be presented, upon request to the WAU campus authorities. The ID card entitles you to the rights and privileges of …
Strategic Plan
The purpose of the WAUPlan is to provide a directional map for the development and support of a strategic mix of high-quality academic programs, academic support services, instructional delivery systems, and expanded student markets. The WAUPlan encompasses the entire University as well as national and international educational partnerships. It provides the framework and direction for …
WINTER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY
APPENDIX C WINTER WEATHER TERMINOLOGY When a winter storm threatens our area, the local weather forecasts will contain a variety of terms for watches/warnings/advisories and precipitation types. The following is a list of commonly used terms for winter forecasts. Advisories/Warnings/Watches Advisories: Issued for weather conditions that are hazardous, but not necessarily life threatening. Blizzard Warning: …