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west region of the NCAA DIII a voice that is so desperately needed due to our unique geographical location in proximity to our other DIII institutions and the built in hurdles that come with it. How have your experiences at PLU prepared you for this leadership position? PLU has an incredible level of care built into all facets of our work, and intentionality is something I hope to bring to this role. We have a lot of work to do to continue advancing our organization and making NADIIIAA the premiere

founding of Community Health Center, a clinic that serves patients with or without the ability to pay. Now known as Community Health Care, the first location was near East Tacoma’s Salishan neighborhood and today there are nine regional clinics throughout Pierce County. One of Dr. Wiegman’s proudest moments came in March 2007 when he received the Humanitarian of the Year award from Community Health Care, an organization he cared so deeply about. Dr. Wiegman would go on to be ordained as a Lutheran

and diversity. He’s also a member of the Sustainability Committee. Both Pfaff and Buchholz will work closely with staff and faculty advisors to complete their research. Pfaff is collaborating with Jeff Krengel, director of residential programs, and Brian Naasz, clinical assistant professor of chemistry, while Buchholz is working with environmental services director Barbara McConathy and associate business professor Susan Harmon. Learn more about the Sustainability Committee and the fellowships at

around two common goals: preparing students to become local health care leaders and improving health outcomes in Pierce County. Read Previous President Belton joins discussion about college-employer partnerships at economic development event Read Next Elijah Paez ’24 developed passions for environmental justice, mathematics and bird watching during his PLU years COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing

CDC. How this decision is determined can be found here. If determining factors increase, we will alert campus that indoor masking has become a requirement. (That eventuality would likely be short-term, lasting only until numbers drop again.) Care for suspected and positive cases: Based on current guidance from our partners at TPCHD, there has been no change to the required five days of isolation for a positive case, followed by five days of masking when around other people. Students who develop

January 12, 2011 Who doesn’t love penguins? Professor to write about relationship between bird and humans. By Barbara Clements It’s hard to get Chuck Bergman to stop talking about penguins. And really who can blame him? They’re cute. They mate for life, and seem to care for their mates and offspring. They do amazing things to care for the next generation – be it brave the brutal weather in Antarctica or hopping up – and down- sheer cliff faces to make their nests. This Gentoo Penguin is one of

crew team or joggers, there’s a place to eat for you, as well as a place to nosh if you want a late snack. Here’s a quick rundown- The Commons in The University Center is the main dining hall on campus. This is where you’ll come for your unlimited, all-you-care-to-eat meals, Sunday brunch and Sunday-Friday dinner. You will also find lots of great á la carte choices for lunch and this is the source for a hot, home-cooked breakfast. Garfield 208  is not all about coffee. There’s a full menu from

/AIDS or other disabilities. Technically, Markuson is a residential aide, attending to the low-income single adults with AIDS who live in the Don Miller Houses, and providing 24-hour care, support and comfort. Logistically, he cooks, cleans and makes sure residents have their medications. But it’s the personal interaction Markuson likes most. “What I really enjoy is getting to know the people that live in the group homes,” Markuson said. “They bring a lot of joy to my life, and when we sit and talk

’24, criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24, and biology major Ash Bechtel ’24 may be just beginning their professional careers, but they are years into their vocational and community service. This issue also showcases PLU alumni and professors who provide wellness services and design systems critical to human flourishing. I hope you are as inspired as I am by Brice Johnson ’99’s humanitarian leadership, Cheri Souza ’01’s philanthropy, and Professor Erik Hammerstrom’s spiritual care. This issue

care of the Earth.” A native of the Netherlands, Tegels hails from a small town in the southeastern part of the region, called Ottersum. He developed an affinity for music early in life, learning the keyboard at the age of 13. Soon he started filling in for the organist at the local church, and from there his music career grew into a life-long vocation. Tegels earned degrees from the University of Iowa, the New England Conservatory in Boston and the Stedelijk Conservatorium in Arnhem, located in