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I’ve ever met,” says Clark. “In everything from pathways I wanted to explore, to planning out what I want to do, she’s always been there to help me, and she and Dr. Edgar have been real role models.” Clark says part the value of the CS-STEM program is meeting with PLU grad students in the Masters of Arts in Education Program. “I get to hear their experiences—the good, the bad, and the horrendous. It’s nice to share a space with other people who are also passionate about changing how we teach STEM

essentially pulled back into Tacoma to do what I was doing before, but on a professional level,” Lindhartsen said. In just the 30-year history of the individualized major, PLU students have designed degrees in digital media, Indigenous studies, global health, and environmental education. To do this, students draw from PLU courses and develop their expertise through extensive and rigorous conversations and planning with a committee of faculty who support and guide them. “You take courses from all around

really fulfilled something that I felt I was missing,” Kop said. “I could have minored in math or any science, but I also felt that I had an obligation to learn more about myself and other people.” Kop will graduate this May, at 19 years old, with a bachelor of science in physics and a minor in Latino studies. He’s planning to attend graduate school in astrophysics, and is aware of the rarefied air in which he is working. “Latinos have been historically underrepresented in higher education for a lot

.” Professor Tom Edgar of the mathematics department is Clark’s mentor for CS-STEM scholars program. “He’s super understanding and helpful, and I’ve learned so much from him.” Clark was also strongly influenced by Professor Ksenija Simić-Muller. “She’s one of the most amazing individuals I’ve ever met,” says Clark. “In everything from pathways I wanted to explore, to planning out what I want to do, she’s always been there to help me, and she and Dr. Edgar have been real role models.”Study mathematics at

budgeting and planning, allowing theater students to grow in their craft. It got a boost this December when it was named as one of the first recipients of the Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation. The award was accompanied by a grant. Wolfson’s capstone project, a trio of plays by Will Eno, will be the first show paid for by Vpstart Crow. The three pieces – “Thom Pain (based on nothing),” “Lady Grey (in ever-lowering light)” and “Mr. Theatre Comes Home Different” – are each solo

use public transportation). There are a lot of great benefits.” Many departments and organizations around campus were involved in planning for OTR. Faculty members were given the opportunity to provide input into possible trips that they would find interesting. Deane said that the chocolate factory tour scheduled this year was a new idea presented by a geo science professor. Other department contributions included the Volunteer Center, Campus Ministry and faculty members from all over campus