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-Maier spends some time every week volunteering in the Makerspace and helping other students interested in pursuing Innovation Studies. Being such an accessible space is part of Halvorson’s plan to grow the campus impact of the program going forward — by making the hands-on learning, questioning and creating something students from all disciplines can take part in, regardless of whether they’re pursuing the minor. Sarah Cornell-Maier ’19 “If you look at it from a psych perspective, creating and

professionals in higher education we think it’s important to give to Q Club to support student scholarships. Our PLU education has a significant impact in our lives, and this would not have been possible without Q Club contributions from other donors. Now it’s our turn to give back.” Pete ’78 and Joan Mattich ’77 Hometown: Olympia Giving History: Giving to Q Club since 1987 PLU Affiliation: Former students Student Activities: Pete played basketball and Joan was involved in cheerleading Why we Give to Q Club

year to honor our student leaders, first-years through graduating seniors, and celebrate all that they have accomplished and contributed.” Here are this year’s honorees: The newest members of PLU’s Pinnacle Society. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU)   Pinnacle Society This leadership distinction has become synonymous with excellence in leadership, scholarship, service and community impact throughout a student’s undergraduate experience. At PLU, Pinnacle Society is the highest honor for leadership and co

students who are off campus or run out of dining dollars to get a balanced meal.” As awareness of the PLU Pantry grows, so do the number of students who access it. In her interactions with students who use the pantry, Bulski said that she hears nothing but gratitude. And for Cunningham, that gratitude flows both directions. “It’s a blessing to me personally to be spearheading this effort (and to) know that my work is making an impact in students’ lives,” Cunningham said. “This is what ‘care’ for

budget.  “It’s a vote of confidence that will allow us to support more young people in our community,” says  Bridget Yaden, PLC co-director and PLU professor of Hispanic and Latino studies. “It will make an immediate impact.” When it opened in 2019, PLC offered tutoring for reading, writing, and language acquisition. Center leaders quickly recognized that more was needed. “We challenge the notion that literacy is just reading and writing,” says Scott Rogers, PLC co-director and PLU associate