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faculty to incorporate service-learning in their courses, helping students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and curricular and co-curricular service experiences, and supporting the various community partners that welcomed students and faculty into their work in the community. Kristin earned a Master of Education in College Student Affairs and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University. In addition, she holds a Certification in

a first-time author writing for teens and celebrates impressive new voices in young adult literature.” Walton, who graduated from PLU in 2004 with a B.A. in Education, says the nomination means the world to her. “I think one of the things I’ve ever wanted in life was to publish a novel that has one of those delicious medallions on the cover,” she explains. “It’s the dream!” “Being nominated for the Morris Award is a bit like being nominated for an Oscar in our world—it’s absolutely huge!” says

am not sure whether or not I regret. I moved back to the Pacific Northwest at 18, and before coming to PLU, I went to Pierce College to earn my associate’s degree.The years 2015 and 2016 were hard for me. I almost gave up on music. Anxiety and depression affected me a lot. I felt like I had lost my craft as a composer. In the Spring of 2017, I was looking for degree plans outside of music. I went to PLU’s Choral Union concert because my sister had a coworker in the choir. Choral Union is a

restoration efforts in the Fred L. Tobiason Outdoor Learning Center further west. Efforts to expand and enhance the native species in the Tobiason Center have been on-going. This past year, Assistant Professor of Biology Romey Haberle helped start a biology space adjacent to the Mary Baker Russell building. The plants from that space will be used as part of the Tobiason Center project, as well as to increase native plant species presence on the vacant hill space across from the Morken Center. Last summer

a Peace Scholar, and studied abroad in Oxford, England, and Oslo, Norway. We recently met with Paez to learn more about his PLU experience. What drew you to PLU? I attended Keithley Middle School and Washington High School in Parkland, Washington. Many of my school events were hosted at PLU. I wanted the small class sizes and the study-away opportunities. You started at PLU with an interest in pure math. Tell me about your math major.  I like that mathematics is about discovery. You have this

of an international grassroots effort to fight hunger, will raise money for the hungry in Pierce County. “This program helps both students and the community,” Steve Sobeck, Empty Bowl’s coordinator and resident instructor of art & design, said. “Students learn how big of an impact that art and ceramics can have, and the community is able to take pride that their bowl is hand made.” This year the ceramics program is planning on creating 150 to 200 bowls for the event. They hope to raise more money

previous space, which was located in “the bowels of Eastvold,” according to veteran Costume Designer Kathy Anderson. ‘Macbeth’ at PLU May 8: Student preview, 7:30 p.m. May 9-10 and May 16-17: 7:30 p.m. May 18: 2 p.m. Tickets: $8 general/$5 senior citizens and alumni/$3 PLU Community, students and 18 and under. Call 253-535-7411. Now, rectangles of sunlight illuminate sewing machines, mannequins and labeled racks of tailored costumes as students pull needles through, or stand still while Anderson

Answering the call: PLU nursing alum volunteers for COVID-19 testing unit transfer Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 5, 2020 Image: Kathy (Welsh) Krogstad ‘85, a registered nurse at Providence Hospital in Torrance, California, volunteered for one of her state’s first mobile coronavirus testing units. May 5, 2020 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 5, 2020) — After a lifetime devoted to care and service, Kathy (Welsh) Krogstad ‘85 wasn’t going to stand on the

’17 and Matt Aust ’17 won the tournament’s Spanish division. This is the university’s first international debating championship. “This victory represents our teamwork, our perseverance through linguistic challenges and our creativity,” Hall said. “But at the end of the tournament, we have something to be even more proud of: we were part of cultivating a connected debate community.” In six rounds of preliminary debate, competitors explored the implications of diverse motions considering feminism

century, being interpreted as a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of Medea’s struggle to take charge of her own life in a male-dominated world. Not only is Media a women, but also a foreigner. Deep questions regarding what property is, a women’s place in society, infidelity and the rights of children abound. On the surface, one could argue that it is a play about divorce, but in reality, it is dealing with power. Who has it, how is it wielded and what are the consequences.Jeff Clapp, Associate