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job search in the communication field hit a dead end, she decided to take control of her destiny. Halvorsen started sharing a kitchen with the people who launched Taco Del Mar, back when it was a small operation, and got cooking. In the beginning, she focused on boxed lunches. Fast-forward a couple decades and Halvorsen now boasts an impressive reputation, one that landed her a catering gig with the Clinton Foundation last year. She poured wine at Hillary Clinton’s table. “It was one of the most

Jessica is originally from Spanaway. So why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself? Jessica: Hi, my name is Jessica Senobio. I’m a graphic design major, and I will be graduating this year.I chose graphic design as my major because I knew I wanted to do something creative in the art field. I liked how many options there were for jobs that I could do with a degree in graphic design. I also liked the Art Department at PLU when I got a tour of it, and saw the different studio spaces and people

. But as bodies and minds wear down to the effects of time, the memories in those photos remain, cemented in time as bright and vibrant as the day they were taken. It all starts with the five of us, Tom Lorentzsen from Spokane, Doug Leeland from Seattle, Al Hedman from Everson, Washington, Mark Andersen from Palo Alto, and myself, Tim Sherry from Tacoma. Like many boys in the 1950s, all of us had dreams of playing center field for the Yankees, or winning a gold medal in the Olympics, or playing with

PLU teams and the community service work they perform. “I never really looked back,” she recalled. “I wanted to do exactly what I’m doing today.” Cohen said the support from the legendary coach and others means a lot, especially as a woman in her male-dominated field. She’s only the second female AD in UW history and the only current female AD in the Pac-12 Conference. Cohen said PLU was a perfect fit for her. She served as a graduate assistant, working primarily with the baseball team. She also

and published author Dr. Janet Brill specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention and has authored three books on the topic: Blood Pressure DOWN; Prevent a Second Heart Attack and Cholesterol Down. Dr. Janet is one of the few worldwide experts on the Mediterranean Diet, having been published extensively on the topic in both the scientific and lay press. Community Service: Dr. Janet is dedicated to her field and to the broader goal of educating the public on heart health. She was a member of

and published author Dr. Janet Brill specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention and has authored three books on the topic: Blood Pressure DOWN; Prevent a Second Heart Attack and Cholesterol Down. Dr. Janet is one of the few worldwide experts on the Mediterranean Diet, having been published extensively on the topic in both the scientific and lay press. Community Service: Dr. Janet is dedicated to her field and to the broader goal of educating the public on heart health. She was a member of

says. “That’s just how I am.” Excel, experience I now see myself as someone who can teach others, be a role model, and be confident. Isaiah Scheel '19“In high school,” says Isaiah Scheel ’19, “success was numerically measured in everything.” Grades, sports, extracurriculars — he excelled in all these areas at DeSales Catholic High in Walla Walla, WA, where he was a member of the football and track-and-field teams, and graduated as salutatorian. At PLU, however, he discovered additional measures of

and sharable content that can be centrally managed and delivered through evolving media sets. PLU Staff ProfileSimon SungWho: Simon Sung, Executive Creative Director, PLU Bio:  Simon Sung graduated in 1990 from the University of Washington. During his tenure in the design field he has worked for various clients including Simon and Schuster, Random House, Crown, Disney, Chronicle Books, Starbucks, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. PLU Staff ProfileDan LeeWho: Daniel Lee, Vice

,” she said. “That’s what’s needed, someone has to teach it to you and support you. Just like any other field, they need mentorship. You need someone committed to them and their progress.” And my, do they show progress. The cohort has a perfect pass rate on the national boards, the process by which they become certified to practice. Additionally, all of them submitted their scholarly projects for publication or presentation at a national conference. Molly Martin “That’s unheard of,” Woo said. That’s

from Pierce College, with a wedding and a baby in between. After five years working in the medical field and welcoming her second child, she thought she would go back to school for nursing. “I had an epiphany,” she said. “I can do this, but I don’t know that I should do this.” So, she didn’t. After eight years as a stay-at-home mom, Winer went back to work in K-12 education. She worked a laundry list of jobs at Cascade Christian Schools in Puyallup, from administrative assistant positions to