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people. PLU religion graduates make significant contributions to the community as lawyers, school teachers and college professors, lay and ordained religious leaders and leaders in local and global agencies devoted to healthcare and the environment. Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs Secondary Science Teacher, Peace Corps Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation Licenced Geologist, Project Manager, Antea Group Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Christ Lutheran Church IT Support Technician

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study glaciers than Mount Rainier.” The other five members of this summer’s team—Emily Knutsen ’16, Riley Swanson 15, Taylor Christensen ’15, Samantha Harrison ‘16 and Christina Gray ’16 —studied all parts of the glacier ecosystem around Rainier, including meltwater runoff, moraines (piles of rocks created by glaciers) hydrothermal activity, glacial retreat rates and a glacial modeling project. The six came to their passion for geosciences through varying paths. Swanson said he was one of those kids

consist of PLU faculty trained to guide students through a reflective process regarding their learning at mid-semester. Undergraduate Research and Project Showcase Planning Committee – plans and advertises the research program and call for papers (Fall-Spring) Offer a student workshop: finding mentorship opportunities, abstract writing , poster/presentation creation, etc… (Fall-Spring depending on topic) URS Abstract Reviewers help make decisions for student research participants (Feb-Mar) Contact

has the most common blood type, increasing the odds of finding a successful match if one comes forward. The key now is waiting. “The waiting list (for a kidney) is incredibly long,” Ebi said. He’s had practice with patience. It’s how he captured the perfect frame in November 2008, during a project documenting native legends, for the stamp that’s circulating around the U.S. “(Photography is) a lot of patience and going with the flow, having a very open mind and knowing when nature gives you

in the whales and wanted to know what we did and what we found,” she said. Higgins echoed her remarks, adding that she enjoyed being asked questions she had never thought about herself. Julie Smith, associate professor of biology at PLU, advised some of the students for the project. There is no better way to learn about science than actually doing science, she said. “Participating in research allows students to gain experience in the entire process from generating hypotheses, designing and

would be doing those things if it wasn’t for the opportunity PLU afforded me.” Jeff Clapp, associate professor of theatre, said Hobson has always shown audiences that he’s confident, ready and willing to take them on a journey with him. “The hardest job to get in this profession is a lead on Broadway,” Clapp said. “The second hardest job is to get a film project that has a major release. Louis has done both.” Hobson also isn’t afraid to be vulnerable with audiences, he added. “He is talented, has

should meet with professors at the beginning of the semester to discuss accommodations and the test schedule for each course. Maintain a positive attitude and a vision of the goal (program completion and first-time success on the NCLEX) Maintain personal wellness through healthy eating, adequate sleep, physical activity, healthy and responsible social activities Engage in anxiety control and stress reduction/management strategies as necessary before and during tests (centering, guided imagery

Franklin Pierce Foundation. He also has served on the board for the Tacoma Rainbow Center, including a term as board president from 2009 to 2011. He helped bring the organization to a level of financial security following turbulent times during the Great Recession. Alumni Service Award Edwin Tjiramba ’93 Tjiramba is acting executive director for the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM). He also serves as the substantive director of communications and marketing at the

‘Hi.’ Students are always here, like 7, 8, 9 p.m., still using this space (to study),” Beiermann said. “I have a better feeling of the pulse of how my students are doing, because I see them more. I’m more functionally visible.” Partnerships with related campus programs is also part of the Center’s offerings. For example, the Student Care Network — an online case-management system designed to connect vulnerable students to resources, help them navigate higher education and bolster care for Lutes