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, and eventually introduced flavors such as Apple Pie and Lemon Drop. Now, Nightside has 10 products on the market, including its take on aquavit, a Scandinavian liquor with an herbaceous flavor. Bunk says Nightside is one of only three distilleries statewide producing it. “The Sons of Norway came in and gave me the thumbs up,” he said, chuckling. Bunk says juggling full-time police work with graduate studies paid off. The diversity within the class, as well as the diversity of the instruction

to gain industry experience. “I never imagined that,” he said. “Since I did my entire pre-college education in the French language, I could not see myself finishing my studies in a different language.” Cynthia Riley DeHope, director of the MSF at PLU, said the 10-month program caters to students from diverse backgrounds. Students need quantitative abilities, a desire to study finance and, above all, a “willingness and ability to learn.” Other than that, anyone from any undergraduate background

a double major in history and Chinese studies. They bonded over their experiences in theatre, the common struggles they faced in college, and the memories that stand the test of time. The rich conversation unlocked stories that transcend the four years (or more, in Laubach’s case) each of them spent on campus, stories that ultimately draw together Lutes from all walks of life. PLU proudly embraces a tradition of reformation, rooted in 127 years of Lutheran higher education and grounded by tenets

State University in 1969. He served as an administrator in several Washington school districts and at an international school in The Philippines. After retirement, he began an unexpected second career as a landscape artist painting the outdoor spaces he loved so well. After Helen’s death in 2001, Dick began volunteering weekly at PLU’s Alumni Office. Dick and Helen loved jazz music, and in his final years, he created the Richard and Helen Weathermon Joyful Noise Endowment for Jazz Studies at PLU

to rest.” Higgins, a biology major and environmental studies minor, said she decided to participate in the internship to gain research experience. She loved being with the whales every day and hopes to work with animals in the future. “I enjoy learning about animals and marine life, specifically,” she said. “I also like learning about the environment and how pollution affects ecosystems.” Haglund, also a biology major, applied for the internship because it focused on environmental biology. A

finance, in 2016 before taking a gap year to gain industry experience. “I never imagined that,” he said. “Since I did my entire pre-college education in the French language, I could not see myself finishing my studies in a different language.” Cynthia Riley DeHope, director of the MSF at PLU, said the 10-month program caters to students from diverse backgrounds. Students need quantitative abilities, a desire to study finance and, above all, a “willingness and ability to learn.” Other than that, anyone

Sociology Club president, student government senator, Residence Hall Council president, juvenile rehabilitation intern, strategic planning intern and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutor. She now studies at Gonzaga School of Law and wants to be an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

Scholarship Award, Rachid was a highly accomplished mathematician interested in the fields of delay differential equations, mathematical biology, dynamical systems, and bifurcation theory. Citing his textbook about differential equations (in French) and his vast number of published papers in well-respected journals, his colleagues in mathematics describe him as one of the most active scholars in the department. He earned a doctoral degree, diploma of in-depth studies, and a master’s degree in mathematics

degrees: one in Anthropology and one in Classical Studies. Katie was a pleasure to have as a student and more than a little inspirational. Hands down, she remains the best artifact illustrator I have mentored since arriving at PLU. Professor Bradford Andrews was Hunt’s anthropology advisor; she credits him—and Ryan—with significantly influencing her career. She still admires them both, and admiration runs two ways, you know. “Katie was a pleasure to have as a student and more than a little

raised in San Diego, California and moved to Tacoma in 2019 to pursue her bachelor’s degree in economics and Spanish. Outside of work, she likes to do arts and crafts, play video games, and curl up with a good book next to her cat, Luna. What’s one thing you’ve learned from the seminar? In this seminar, I have learned that one’s calling can come from many different places and can exist in many different forms.Teri Potts (Sr. Administrative Assistant for College of Liberal Studies) Bio   What’s one