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: Pathways for Restoration and RenewalMarch 9 & 10, 2022 Online, Free & Open to the PublicValerie Segrest, an enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and co-founder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, will discuss her work in the food sovereignty movement, using food security strategies rooted in education, awareness and overcoming barriers to tribal communities accessing traditional foods. Chuck and Peg Hoffman, professional artists and former executive directors at Lutheran renewal center Holden Village

positive connections with their young students. Preschool is the place where adults can help kids lay a solid foundation for their future school success. “My staff are trained educators,” she says. But in addition to academic qualifications, she looks for people who have a passion for engaging kids in the ways young children learn best: through play, movement and hands-on learning. “When you walk into a preschool classroom, you should hear the constant buzz of learning,” she says.Lute Powered is a

director Alonso Ruizpalacios “These Four Years” Film Screening                     April 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Studio Theater               In this documentary, MediaLab explores questions of happiness and education: Is a four-year degree still the route to self-fulfillment and wellbeing? And, if college is not accessible to all, then what are the implications–for individuals and society at large– for those who do not have a four-year college education? No Labor Lost: Industries of the Labor Movement

,” Knapp continued. “If my students don’t know that I care about them as a person and as a human being, they will not care about what I know or what I am teaching. Even a brief daily conversation can enhance a student’s engagement and eagerness to learn.” Knapp recognizes that creating trust and understanding is paramount for success and yields more beneficial outcomes for his students and himself. Implementing these essential techniques becomes more manageable when a teacher appreciates their students

opportunities for students interested in applying math skills to real-world problems. Each year she covers the modeling process and techniques, then asks students what they’re interested in. “It’s an ocean of knowledge,” she said. “You can pretty much model anything.” In her own research, Zhu uses math to understand underlying mechanisms in developmental biology, such as pattern formations in butterflies, the kind of unexpected application that opens students’ minds to possible connections—not only between

was very stressful. I, like my coworkers, lacked lab experience due to the pandemic and everything was intimidating at first,” engineering major Sandy Montgomery ’23 says. “Once I had a couple of weeks to figure out where everything was and to practice basic techniques, I felt much more comfortable working independently.” Jackie Lindstrom ’22, a chemistry major and fellow student researcher, said that after the year of remote learning, the in-lab experience was invaluable. “I am more appreciative

. “After a few years of playing (jazz) everything fell into place,” McEntire said recently. He said he draws inspiration from professors, as well as classes, and has found a mentor in sax professor Robert Miller, who he met during his freshman and sophomore years. “I view him as a contemporary helping me along my path,” McEntire said. “He was, and still is, a mentor. Instead of just helping me with techniques and giving me tips to play better, he taught me about how one can view jazz as a parallel to

influential Culinary Institute of America) comes to campus to work with PLU culinary service staff, keeping them up-to-date on the latest techniques and popular cuisines. Students get in on the action, too. Arnone hosted a chili tasting for students this past spring, and he even emceed the PLU Top Chef competition, where students had to create masterpieces from items like Thai chilies and Red Bull. (For recipes, see next page.) This happens all the time. Throughout the school year, Dining and Culinary

classroom,” Knapp continued. “If my students don’t know that I care about them as a person and as a human being, they will not care about what I know or what I am teaching. Even a brief daily conversation can enhance a student’s engagement and eagerness to learn.” Knapp recognizes that creating trust and understanding is paramount for success and yields more beneficial outcomes for his students and himself. Implementing these essential techniques becomes more manageable when a teacher appreciates their

covers the modeling process and techniques, then asks students what they’re interested in. “It’s an ocean of knowledge,” she said. “You can pretty much model anything.” In her own research, Zhu uses math to understand underlying mechanisms in developmental biology, such as pattern formations in butterflies, the kind of unexpected application that opens students’ minds to possible connections—not only between math, physics and computer science, but also the life sciences and humanities, connections