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create art, transforming audience perspectives on climate change. Where did you grow up, and why did you choose PLU for undergraduate studies? Ruggeri: I grew up in South Florida and wanted to go out of state for college, specifically a liberal arts college offering a theater program with a directing focus. I hoped to find a smaller community and had summer camp friends who had gone to PLU. And PLU gave me a good scholarship! Knapp: I grew up in Bellingham. I loved growing up there but wanted to

environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on climate change. Where did you grow up, and why did you choose PLU for undergraduate studies? Ruggeri: I grew up in South Florida and wanted to go out of state for college, specifically a liberal arts college offering a theater program with a directing focus. I hoped to find a smaller community and had summer camp friends who had gone to PLU. And PLU gave me a good scholarship! Knapp: I

create art, transforming audience perspectives on climate change. Where did you grow up, and why did you choose PLU for undergraduate studies? Ruggeri: I grew up in South Florida and wanted to go out of state for college, specifically a liberal arts college offering a theater program with a directing focus. I hoped to find a smaller community and had summer camp friends who had gone to PLU. And PLU gave me a good scholarship! Knapp: I grew up in Bellingham. I loved growing up there but wanted to

debate coach. Burton, who retired in 2008, is the first speech and debate coach from Washington state inducted into the hall, and only the 12th nationally recognized in the category of Fine Arts (which also includes music and drama). His accomplishments include: Leading students to three national and 36 state championships in speech and debate; the Washington State Teacher of the Year award; the National Speech and Debate League Living Legends Award; the Bruno Jacob Lifetime Award for Service to

for seven years and are committed to serving our local districts.” An emphasis on early and ongoing field experiences, along with an enduring heritage of excellence in professional and liberal arts education, has propelled the university’s education program to among the most respected in the region. The first cohort was formally introduced and recognized at the Tacoma Public School board meeting on June 8. For more information, visit Seed Teachers. About Degrees for Change Degrees of Change

theatre I could get. It worked out for me, but a full third of my peers were cut from the program or quit and had almost nothing which could count towards graduation outside of the program. After two years of education, many of them had to start from scratch. PLU is nothing like that. Because of our robust general education requirements within our liberal arts framework, students who change their major are often still able to graduate on time. I find that extremely comforting and liberating and our

theatre I could get. It worked out for me, but a full third of my peers were cut from the program or quit and had almost nothing which could count towards graduation outside of the program. After two years of education, many of them had to start from scratch. PLU is nothing like that. Because of our robust general education requirements within our liberal arts framework, students who change their major are often still able to graduate on time. I find that extremely comforting and liberating and our

and forms of joyful expression.UPCOMING EVENTS Crow Ho Ho  Dec. 16 | 7:30 | Black Box Theatre (Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) PLU’s student improv group, the Clay Crows, presents an evening of holiday themed improvised performance. Nordic Fest Dinner Dec. 19 | 5 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center This year’s theme is “A Child’s Christmas Wish.” Evening will Celebrate Nordic Children’s Literature and traditional Scandinavian holiday food including glogg (warm, spiced win

year. The program aims to increase climate literacy and education for students. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the effects of climate change. Each year, the Conference of Parties meets to analyze the progress of each country and the goals of the convention. Last year, the convention in Paris set 17 goals to limit global warming and negate the impacts of climate change. It was considered by

, games, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. Over 500 families are invited to the this event and we need 300+ volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Interested in volunteering or donating much needed items? Click here to learn more: www.plu.edu/service/winterfest (Winterfest is by invitation only. Families should contact these organizations directly for invitations: Franklin Pierce Schools, Bethel School District, Franklin Pierce Head Start/ECAEP, Eastside Family Support Center, Exodus House