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"Working together with multi perspectives we get a better perspective." -Dr. Particia Brackin
"In our country, more of the exercises may be about knowledge, but in America it is more about the practice or the project.
Aware of the differences, Chinese college students visited Rose-Hulman and worked on projects with American students, studying Rose-Hulman's approach to hands-on learning. Facilitating the exchange were Professors Jianjian Song, a native of China, and Patricia Brackin.
"Theory without practice doesn't work, but practice without theory is very inefficient, said Brackin. Blending two learning approaches in this way is just one example of enrichment through diversity.
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February 8 - Galen 12:00-1:00 Hulman Memorial Union
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 Galen is an extraordinary flautist with an extensive recording and performance career. Galen is also a major entertainment figure on college and university campuses across the nation. In addition to his stellar musical background, Galen is a riveting speaker on the topic of jazz and its historical significance.
A former student of Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, and a graduate of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Galen holds a master degree in fine arts and education. He is an arranger, composer, music director, educator and writer, and has performed with world renowned artists such as Billy Taylor, Melba Moore, Sun Ra, John Patton, Jimmy Heath, Houston Person, Sonny Phillips, and many others.
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Contact Luanne Tilstra for more information.
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