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working in conservation. Why did you want to pursue an environmental studies degree? I’m a tree hugger, so naturally this major caught my eye. Genuinely, though, I chose Environmental Studies because it teaches me to use multiple fields of study to approach environmental issues. That’s a pretty useful skill for anyone to have. Pursuing this degree also allows a thorough focus on multiple interests, and it’s rewarding to juggle my love for the sciences and humanities at the same time. Why did you

interests, and it’s rewarding to juggle my love for the sciences and humanities at the same time. Why did you choose to study at PLU? I study at this school because I feel at home on this campus and in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, though, there are professors who encourage me to continue learning here—The first person who comes to mind is Dr. Adela Ramos, chair of the Environmental Studies department. She is an inspiration and PLU is so lucky to have her. You are interning at the Bear River

forefront of a career choice. He received his bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in composition from the universities of Washington and Michigan. He arrived in 1984 as PLU’s first full-time composer. Youtz speculated that some of his ilk ends up in the trade because they play an instrument ignored by most. In his case, it was the bassoon. He remembers listening to a piece written for a woodwind quartet in high school by a classmate and being “astounded” that he had never thought of this himself. So

clubs and organizations with the idea of starting a unicycle club on campus. After a long process of gathering signatures and university approval, the club was officially approved in January 2009. “I figured I might as well give it a shot,” Bendzak said. “I spent a lot of time figuring out if unicycles were even allowed on campus.” LUNICYCLERS stands for “Lutes with a Unique and Nifty Interest in Carefully Yet Courageously Learning an Exquisitely Radical Skill.” A mouthful of an acronym, Bendzak

mind. He then woke up in jail. Still alive, but changed. It wasn’t the last time he would end up in jail. It had been his first demonstration as a field officer for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. It was the early 1960s in Mississippi. As a civil rights activist, he was there to lead a peaceful protest condemning the murder of an African American man whose supposed crime had been registering to vote. Zellner, now 72, shared his story with students last week as the kick-off for the

to continue his education, pursuing a masters of education, and eventually teaching high school English. While joining the military provided Huynh the opportunity to travel – he’s logged time in Kuwait and England – he decided to take advantage of PLU’s academics after learning about the Yellow Ribbon program and take advantage of its well respected teaching program. “I want to help people and give them the skills to help themselves,” said Huynh. Then there were also the clubs that played to his

history based on a couple shopping lists and a couple pages torn out of a phone directory.” Based on accepted knowledge of royal burials during this time in the Valley of the Kings, King Tut’s tomb was only a fraction of the size it should be for a pharaoh and many of the artifacts, including the famous golden mask, held characteristics often reserved for queens. “Most of this tomb looks to be originally made for someone else,” Reeves explained. In fact, Reeves discovered that many of the artifacts

her start in the organization. “Moving was one of the best things that ever happened to me. It made me grow up,” said the Oregon City native. During her time at NASA, Wold has held various positions within the company. From 1987-1991, she worked in the Human Resources department, maintaining a range of responsibilities from improving the efficiency of hiring practices to organizing new employee programs. She also gave occasional tours of the NASA facilities. “I am a master at walking backwards in