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her the single largest benefactor in university history. The three-year, $20 million endeavor completed in two distinct phases will officially open with the production of Cole Porter’s Tony Award–winning “Kiss Me, Kate” on the rechristened Eastvold Auditorium Main Stage. Jeff Clapp, who has spent so many of his years in this building, both as a student and a professor, will direct production. From the exterior, it appears little has changed since the days of the Chapel-Music-Speech Building

into. They can’t do much about the situation, but support us in it,” Chrissy says. PLU’s culture taught and modeled how easy it can be to communicate on an individual level, she notes. “In New York City, nobody really does that, everyone is so busy with their own personal interests, so patients take note to those who give the extra minute to just speak with them. They often guess we aren’t from here. PLU taught me this service culture, to always have a humanistic approach when speaking with people

. When couples who are unsure about their future begin to connect again, it builds hope that things can improve and gives them a foundation to handle issues that need to be addressed in the relationship. Sharing Hope A therapist once said to me that part of our jobs as therapists is to “create a space where hope can prevail.” I have come to see that this “job” goes well beyond the walls of therapy. Each of us can be a beacon of hope for someone else as we help them discover options, work toward

there,” Shoup said. “It kind of just feels right seeing him in a baseball uniform. His return gives us the realistic possibility of going on a playoff run, not only because of his right arm, but because of his personality in the locker room and his leadership role. Baseball is a sport that you are supposed to play relaxed and Max has mastered the fun part, but his drive to compete and win is something you don’t see very often. I believe the team is starting to take on that personality as well. “He

didn’t feel a need to show any reaction.And after he began working with me, I saw kindness in his eyes. I was so focused on memorizing all he said and applying it to my playing that I don’t think I showed much reaction during the whole class. It was helpful to watch how Mr. Feltsman taught the other students, though, because he treated all of us in the same manner. It reminded me not to take his criticisms too personally. Do you play any other instruments—or sing? I played cello for six years when I

the secret to her success. Hint, there is no “I” in team. You have a big job — tell us a bit about what you do. I love it and feel like I get to be a part of exciting work that makes a difference. I see three main parts to my work with the hospital. The first is my role in conducting the community health needs assessment and health-improvement plan with our community partners. All nonprofit hospitals are required to do this every three years under the Affordable Care Act. This is critical work, as

what we’re putting ourselves into. They can’t do much about the situation, but support us in it,” Chrissy says. PLU’s culture taught and modeled how easy it can be to communicate on an individual level, she notes. “In New York City, nobody really does that, everyone is so busy with their own personal interests, so patients take note to those who give the extra minute to just speak with them. They often guess we aren’t from here. PLU taught me this service culture, to always have a humanistic

practices. However, where it’s different is that we’re now shifting our professional support for leaders, teachers and coaches to helping them get through this immediate shift.” We caught up Anderson, who was named Montana’s Teacher of the Year in 2016, to learn more about how educators, students and parents across the nation are doing during this unprecedented time and to learn more about the challenges they are facing (well beyond some schools simply being closed). PLU: Tell us about what you were

shaped her into someone who can easily relate to others in challenging situations,” said Laura Fitzwater Gonzales, a PLU sociology professor. “April also confronts the racist and elitist systems and organizations within which she has to operate. Her ideas challenge the norms of whiteness and elitism and push us forward in new and different ways.”The transition into college life wasn’t easy. Reyes says it was difficult navigating her new world of academia. “It was a culture shock for me,” she said

subcutaneous fluids to a hawk for the first time! Delivering fluids just beneath the skin like this is a common method for treating dehydration and delivering medications. Please walk us through a typical day at your internship and how your role has evolved. BD: A typical day at my internship begins around 9 a.m. with me doing a walkthrough of the clinic, checking on the welfare of the patients. I then begin preparing and administering morning meals and meds for all of the patients. Around 11 a.m., all