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it a field—now it is, but a very, very small field.” A small field, maybe—but one with potentially huge impact. “She is on the ground floor of a relatively new field that has the possibility of making all kinds of great insights into cancer in the evolution of history,” Ryan said. As Hunt and other researchers unearth more and more ancient evidence—breast cancer in 3500 B.C. Egypt, osteo-sarcoma in a T. rex femur—Hunt has formed an intriguing theory: She believes cancer is inherent in human

of your actions a lot of times, but it’s about making an impact. What is your biggest takeaway so far? I think my biggest takeaway so far is things that I do bring value to others in certain ways. I enjoy what I do, even if I may complain about it, but I believe I do not regret any of the jobs I’ve been at. They’ve all given me a sense of purpose and let me enjoy working with people. I can be creative, have fun, help others, and this made me think that I do have a purpose and give people the

. Increase the range and quality of information available on student outcomes and other types of accomplishment data that will contribute to making a strong, evidence-based case for a PLU education. Environment and well-being Continue to develop as a learning, living and working community that effectively welcomes, challenges and supports the success and well-being of all students, faculty and staff. Objectives & Key Action Steps Provide a coordinated approach to well-being for students, faculty and

Future Exploring Nature and Number Investigating Human Behavior, Culture, and Institutions Encountering Perspectives on Diversity Producing and Presenting Culminating Scholarship: Senior Seminar/Project For details about the elements see the PLU Catalog. How do I receive advising on the General Education Program?The Academic Advising Office or a faculty advisor will assist a student in completing the General Education Program Elements. Once a major is declared, the faculty advisor in that department

, he is seen as African — as a black man. I’m a second-class citizen here with the set of struggles that come with that. To this day I experience racism essentially wherever I go in America. People making assumptions about me before they even meet me. Having this color of skin is a death sentence here when it comes to leading a normal American life. I can’t even go down the street on a nice day a lot of times without someone thinking I am a dangerous person. This color of skin isn’t associated with

PLU students, including the intentional use of public health population level approaches for community skill building. This session also offers opportunities for participants to engage the collective wisdom of the group regarding embedding wellbeing strategies in their courses and programs; initiating wellbeing conversations; making referrals; and closing loops. This session is open to all faculty/instructors and staff. Registration is required. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | FYEP 102 Faculty Development

the scenes than at center stage. And he spent the bulk of his professional life doing good work that propped up the people around him. “I love being the numbers geek,” he said, reminiscing about his 24-year career in banking before coming to PLU four years ago. “I’ve spent most of my career making the person in front of me look good. And I’m OK with that.” Corporate leaders weren’t complaining, either, he joked. But despite focusing on education, nonprofits and health care organizations at the end

play — in Monterey, in Phoenix, in Palm Springs, in North Dakota, Minnesota, Bellingham, in Yakima, Tucson, Tacoma — always for three or four days of golf. But it wasn’t really so much about the golf after a few years. It was about making memories, joking together and visiting interesting places. It was also about what was happening in our lives, being together and helping each other. Dealing with things like cancer and divorce and mental illness, finances, questions of faith and, for us, the pain

admits he’s more comfortable behind the scenes than at center stage. And he spent the bulk of his professional life doing good work that propped up the people around him. “I love being the numbers geek,” he said, reminiscing about his 24-year career in banking before coming to PLU four years ago. “I’ve spent most of my career making the person in front of me look good. And I’m OK with that.” Corporate leaders weren’t complaining, either, he joked. But despite focusing on education, nonprofits and

never even thought of going on a hike,” McCracken said. “(Trip leaders) make sure that you have a fun time and share the outdoors with you.” Successful steps have also been made over the past few years to modernize OR: the program moved into a new space in the Columbia Center last spring, and has purchased three new vans to more reliably transport students. The rollout of an Outdoor Rec app this year has streamlined the process of signing up for a trip, making it easier than ever to take advantage