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turn into something of this proportion. “We collected acorns from trees on campus and we’ve seen them grow into little trees,” Ojala-Barbour said. “It’s been rewarding to see the whole process.” There has been tremendous success in the direction of the Urban Habitat Restoration project. However, a greater, far-reaching success has come from the community connections made as the project has grown. “You’re not just changing something but you’re building a community around that,” Ojala-Barbour said

-Polelle hopes it touches students and affects their perception of that era. One of the most important things she wants to bring to the school’s Holocaust Studies is lectures from survivors. Griech-Polelle’s desire to study and teach about the Holocaust stems from her desire to use one of the greatest tragedies in history as a positive tool. She believes that learning and acknowledging are important elements of that process, as well as recognizing survivors and making sure their experiences are never

beliefs and her family in the face of persecution. At PLU, the Lucia is chosen based on an essay and interview process where they show dedication, a sense of service and optimism. The Lucia is recognized with a $500 scholarship and a crown of candles. This year, the celebration takes place at 2:30 p.m. in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Dec. 4: A PLU Christmas in Seattle Tacoma tickets for Gloria: A Christmas Celebration may have sold out, but there are still seats available for

ingredients over the course of the intensive four-week class. Just like in any laboratory, hypotheses are created, tested, adjusted and tested again in an accumulative process that culminates in a special project. The course deployed a range of dishes to learn from, such as chemically deconstructing red cabbage and curdling milk into cheese, but the primary medium students worked with was bread and the processes that go into baking. “I am more of a cook than a baker,” Munro said. “A number of my

area code, it was expanded in 2017 to extend across Washington. This year, the GPA requirement was reset from 3.70 to help level the playing field as PLU shifts towards a more holistic admissions process. After being awarded to 141 students over the first three years, this Fall’s incoming class numbers 107 new recipients — 20 percent of PLU’s first-year students. More than 79 percent of recipients are first-generation college students. Receiving the scholarship has benefits beyond helping make

.” For Zeebuyth, the ambiguity and challenges that can be part of working at an organization as large as Amazon often lead to the creative puzzle-solving process he enjoys. He prides himself on being “someone who can help clear a path,” but it’s thinking about the long game that excites him the most. “Certainly there’s a tactical side to communication, how you craft messaging, and why you’re crafting messaging the way that you’re crafting it,” he explains. “But I also love thinking through the

and fishing outdoors, and it’s cool to be out there,” he says. Environmental science tied Chontofalsky’s passion for science and nature in a new way. “People look at Wapato Lake and wonder, ‘Why is this water so clear?’” he says, and now Chontofalsky can explain the chemistry of water treatment and the lake clean-up process. “It’s just been a cool experience,” he says. Read our full profile of Tom Chontofalsky. The Creative CuratorClarissa Gines ’12 was one of the first students to graduate with

practical skills through supervised field experiences. The program will also include a comparative global focus on health and behavioral health. Students will be encouraged to complete a January term study away to travel abroad and locally to learn and compare other health models. Application and Information Sessions The application process is now open for fall 2024. Visit MSW admission for detailed admission requirements and application deadlines. For those seeking more information, PLU will host

students are the sort of people I want teaching in schools, running for office, and leading global forces for change because I know that they’ve learned from him. I know they are more thoughtful, more creative, and more collaborative than they were before they came under his guidance.”Full Citation Previous Winners2020-2021 Nomination Process *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Intersections: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Read Next Intersections: Lutheran Social Teaching and Economic

Barnes, a senior vocal performance major. Each director gets to do what they do best, Barnes handles all the musical aspects of the production while Clapp pays attention to the script and the technical side. There are around 38 students that make up the cast, which is equally split between theatre and music students. Around 20 more students are involved with costume, set and light construction. The entire process has been enriching for the actors and Clapp. “As the actor becomes more familiar with