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, entail the freedom to threaten, stalk, intimidate, harass, or abuse.  Students are therefore expected to treat every individual with respect and civility. The University prohibits any activities which cause or threaten physical or mental harm, suffering or exhaustion, which demean the dignity of any individual, and/or which interfere with one’s academic progress, living environment or employment responsibilities.  Students are also expected to demonstrate respect and good judgment by acting in a

OFFICERS Thomas W. Krise, Ph.D. President Steven P. Starkovich, Ph.D. Provost Karl Stumo Vice President, Admission and Enrollment Services Sheri J. Tonn, Ph.D. Vice President, Finance and Operations Donna Gibbs Vice President, Marketing and Communications Laura F. Majovski, Ph.D. Vice President, Student Life and Dean of Students OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT RELATIONS Jessica Pagel ’08 Acting Director Adrianne Jamieson ’09 Communications & Outreach Manager Katie Curtis ’14 Administrative Assistant

Rebecca Young EDITORIAL OFFICES Neeb Center 253-535-8410 resolute@plu.edu www.plu.edu/resolute PLU OFFICERS Allan Belton Acting President Joanna Gregson, Ph.D. Acting Provost Daniel Lee Vice President for Advancement Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT Mary Duvall Associate Vice President of Advancement Jessica Pagel ’08 Director Kathy Engle Assistant Director Justin Buchanan ’12 Constituent Communications

-8410 resolute@plu.edu www.plu.edu/resolute PLU OFFICERS Allan Belton Acting President Joanna Gregson, Ph.D. Acting Provost Daniel Lee Vice President for Advancement Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT Mary Duvall Associate Vice President of Advancement Jessica Pagel ’08 Director Kathy Engle Assistant Director Justin Buchanan ’12 Constituent Communications Manager Kathy Allen ’17 Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Clairmont EDITORIAL OFFICES Neeb Center 253-535-8410 resolute@plu.edu www.plu.edu/resolute PLU OFFICERS Allan Belton Acting President Joanna Gregson, Ph.D. Provost Daniel Lee Vice President for Advancement Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life Melody Furguson Director of Admission OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND CONSTITUENT ENGAGEMENT Mary Duvall Associate Vice President of Advancement Jessica Pagel ’08 Director Kathy Engle Assistant Director Kami Clairmont Program Coordinator Nesvig Alumni

and got a wonderful opportunity my senior year when I sang at a solo/ensemble contest in Tucson. My adjudicator was Eugene Conley, revered baritone and accomplished voice teacher at the University of Arizona. That chance meeting that day led to enrolling in the U of A to study with Mr. Conley on a full scholarship- an opportunity I never imagined possible. I had never seen an opera until I was in one my freshman year. I took my music classes, but also many dance and acting classes too as I was a

companies. In 2000, Pedot joined the Board of Directors for Party City Corporation, the nation’s largest chain of part- supply stores, with more than 500 franchise and company locations and annual chainwide sales of $1 billion. In response to the need for merchandising, operational and financial improvements, she was named Acting Chief Executive Officer in April 2003. She became permanent CEO in January 2004 and held that position for two years. (Photo: Content to provide credit) Nancy Pedot '73

Jalyn Turner ’22 EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Simon Sung ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Lace M. Smith WEB TEAM Logan Seelye Sam O’Hara ’16 Chris Albert PROOFREADER Rebecca Young CLASS NOTES Kami Clairmont EDITORIAL OFFICES Neeb Center 253-535-8410 resolute@plu.edu www.plu.edu/resolute PLU OFFICERS Allan Belton Acting President Joanna Gregson, Ph.D. Provost Daniel Lee Vice President for Advancement Joanna C. Royce-Davis, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life Melody Furguson

VIDEOGRAPHER Rustin Dwyer CONTRIBUTORS Kirstyn Ricker ’10 Joanna Gregson COURTESY PHOTOS Russ Carmack EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Simon Sung EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Lace M. Smith WEB TEAM Logan Seelye Sam O’Hara ’16 Chris Albert CLASS NOTES Kathy Allen ’17 PROOFREADER Rebecca Young EDITORIAL OFFICES Neeb Center 253-535-8410 resolute@plu.edu www.plu.edu/resolute PLU OFFICERS Allan Belton Acting President Joanna Gregson, Ph.D. Acting Provost Daniel Lee Vice President for Advancement Joanna

, a humble farm boy at heart, dropped “acting” from his title back in April, after the Board of Regents unanimously voted to appoint him to a role he had been serving on an interim basis. It was an overwhelming vote of confidence, Belton says, in the momentum he managed to build over the past two years — momentum he initially intended to pass along to someone else, so he could step back into his role as the institution’s chief financial officer.Belton readily admits he’s more comfortable behind