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student president was an enriching learning curve, and I’m very grateful for my time in student government. Learning about the legislative process, getting experience writing legislation, and making changes on campus was gratifying. I’m also proud of what senators accomplished, including integrating more authors of color in classroom textbooks and launching a campaign for a $15 unlimited yearly pass for Pierce Transit. What are your plans for the future? Ruggeri: After graduation, I’ll pursue

two classroom spaces and a variety of learning materials, such as workbooks, puzzles and flashcards, for the tutoring program. Fisher estimates roughly 40 Bantu adults and children live in Tacoma, with many cramming families of five or more into one tiny apartment. St. Mark’s involvement with the refugees began in 2004 when the church decided to sponsor two Bantu families – a total of 12 people. The church, whose members include a number of PLU alumni, formed a 12-member African Family Support

April 10, 2013 Key Master A conversation with Steve Maxwell, President, KeyBank South Puget Sound District Photo by John Froschauer Growing up in Portland, Oregon, Steve Maxwell ’90 always knew he would major in business. However he wasn’t so sure what he’d do with a business degree. Maxwell, who is now president of KeyBank South Puget Sound District, looks back on his time at PLU, and considers the value of internships and the other unique learning experiences that were made available to him

traditions, while still moving the learning process forward in the schools. And learning to adapt – sometimes on the spot – with different cultural norms. Such as corporeal punishment. “Many Namibians are accustomed to being hit,” Weiss said.  “It isn’t legal, but it just happens. When the kids are misbehaving, they’ll tell a PLU teacher “just beat him, Miss.”’ Of course that’s not an option for the PLU students, who find different ways to keep order in the classroom that don’t involve fists. One student

sciences spectrum. The students’ efforts included helping people with food sensitivities, helping injured and orphaned baby birds, and nonprofit work.Anna Hurd '19 Photo by Oliver Johnson '18 Anna Hurd ’19 is the only person at PLU to pursue a degree based on the study of pre-dietetics. This summer, she had her first chance to test out what she’s learning. “It’s sort of a build your own major,” said Hurd, who is working to declare an individualized major. Hurd works with faculty members to craft a path

students to go for it, and there’s an investment in the students that I felt my whole time here. It’s a place to get support and achieve. Ruggeri: The small liberal arts vibes make it a more tight-knit community. I wasn’t super social in Florida but have become a social butterfly here. Getting involved in clubs leads to friends. Knapp: I was involved in student government, and I’m not sure I would’ve had the same opportunity at another school. Being student president was an enriching learning curve