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profile of Terri Card. From the exam room to executive leadershipWhen Mark Mariani ’98 was a student at PLU his singular goal was to become a medical doctor. A member of the football team and a biology major, Mariani loved his science courses, but he also found he was interested in a range of disciplines from economics to the humanities. He achieved his goal a few years later, earning a M.D. at the University of Washington. And while working with patients was just as rewarding as he’d hoped, his broad

and diversity. He’s also a member of the Sustainability Committee. Both Pfaff and Buchholz will work closely with staff and faculty advisors to complete their research. Pfaff is collaborating with Jeff Krengel, director of residential programs, and Brian Naasz, clinical assistant professor of chemistry, while Buchholz is working with environmental services director Barbara McConathy and associate business professor Susan Harmon. Learn more about the Sustainability Committee and the fellowships at

. “It’s that kind of commitment which marks these graduates,” said Dale Benson ’63, a member of PLU’s Board of Regents who, along with his wife, Jolita ’63, sponsored Jimenez in the Minds Matter program and assisted in the financing of her college education. The Bensons became involved in Minds Matter through a friend at their church. The Bensons were impressed by the program and decided to help out. In a rare downtime slot the week before graduation, Jimenez said that as she walks across the stage on

profile of Terri Card. From the exam room to executive leadershipWhen Mark Mariani ’98 was a student at PLU his singular goal was to become a medical doctor. A member of the football team and a biology major, Mariani loved his science courses, but he also found he was interested in a range of disciplines from economics to the humanities. He achieved his goal a few years later, earning a M.D. at the University of Washington. And while working with patients was just as rewarding as he’d hoped, his broad

even the same country to compete with one another. During the five hours, competitors must solve as many problems as possible, as quickly as possible. Winners are decided by which team solved the most problems. In a tie, whichever team solved the problems the quickest wins. “You would think that five hours would be more than enough time,” said Nick DeVoll ’15, who competed last year. “But in reality, we only solved two last year.” With a group of mostly new students and only one returning member

also works in the scene shop in the theater constructing sets and is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the student theater club. “I’ve grown a lot because of the opportunities and challenges PLU has given me — as an individual, as a leader, as a friend. I’ve learned a lot more about the world and myself, and I am so grateful for the chances I’ve had to explore those. The community I’ve found on campus is one I love so deeply.” We talked more with Sheflo about her well-rounded PLU experience, her

down in LA jumping right into rehearsals,” Marzano said. “We were really excited and nervous about it.” Immediately after hearing they were one of the finalists, PLUtonic members had to make arrangements to travel to Hollywood. “It was really nerve-racking to think that in two weeks we would be in Hollywood with cameras in our faces with America judging us,” Marzano said. Senior Phillip Serino, another PLUtonic member studying music composition, said it wasn’t the stage that gave him the jitters

Olympic Games in 16 years. “It’s exciting to teach PLU students the same skills and strategies,” Hacker said. “One of the great joys for me is being a PLU faculty member.” Read Previous PLU profs and pastry professionals pack a presentation profoundly full of pickles Read Next PLU prof tells why editing organic chemistry textbook is actually fun COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private

constructing sets and is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, the student theater club. “I’ve grown a lot because of the opportunities and challenges PLU has given me — as an individual, as a leader, as a friend. I’ve learned a lot more about the world and myself, and I am so grateful for the chances I’ve had to explore those. The community I’ve found on campus is one I love so deeply.” We talked more with Sheflo about her well-rounded PLU experience, her interesting capstone and what’s next after graduation. Why

was in high school. Through my relationship with Mrs. Dietz and getting to know the school before even applying, I knew PLU was where I wanted to be.” Since arriving at PLU in 2019, Harris has not only immersed herself in the on-campus community but has also become a leader and change-maker in Parkland. In addition to being a member of six of PLU’s musical ensembles, as well as three student-led clubs, Harris is also the Student Director of PLU’s Artist Mentoring Program (AMP) and an Assistant