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recreation, training and competition in every sport. “The projects will be phased in over time,” Turner said. The first major component is the creation of two outdoor all-weather lighted synthetic fields for practice, competition and recreation. One of the fields will be designed to accommodate the addition of spectator seating, giving the campus a multipurpose stadium sometime in the future. The construction of new indoor space for practice, instruction and recreation is also planned for phase one. It

-school seniors. A new scholarship also will be announced, and awards will be presented to Foss High School’s Ruth Nelson-Wright, MESA’s longest-serving teacher, and to John Pope, Program Supervisor at Washington’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, MESA’s longest-serving board member.“After 30 years, MESA remains a model of how to get it right for students in the fields of mathematics, engineering and science,” PLU President Thomas W. Krise wrote in the luncheon program. “Gone are

students transition from college to careers. Shared experiences will create a supportive community space that will help students connect through study groups, social events and professional development opportunities. The research will measure students’ sense of belonging and the impact of program resources over time. Curricular engagement will include a transitions course, linked introductory courses and supplemental instruction. Students will learn skills such as resume writing, scientific

enhance the Department of Music.“This endowed chair represents a significant commitment to both organ performance and instruction,” Brian Galante, Chair of the Department of Music, said. “This helps us continue to attract incredible faculty who are not only first-rate performers, but also engaging and inspiring teachers. Students—majors and non-majors alike—will have the opportunity to experience the breadth and beauty of the organ repertoire.” In addition to creating the first endowed chair for the

for the Washington Association of School Administrators and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction — the state’s top education office — before landing at the ESD in 2016. “I was hired to develop the communications department at the ESD,” she says. “It was an awesome opportunity.” She started as a one-woman department, then began building her team. One of her first employees was another Lute, Kate Hall ’17.  Another Lute was scheduled to join Jaudon’s team after graduation. “PLU has

Colleges of Professional Studies (education) and Natural Sciences (chemistry and mathematics).”  In 2021-22, Gardiner said that seven students were recruited to the NSF-funded Pathways to Culturally Sustaining STEM Teaching Program and awarded roughly $140,000 in forgivable loans.  Anderson feels like the program’s anti-racist, equity-focused, and student-focused instruction is essential. She hopes these conversations become the norm in classes beyond her program and she’s proud that PLU is leading the

favorite parts was the data analysis. Her love of math has also been a way to serve the wider PLU community. “While completing these degrees, she also had time to be an SI (supplemental instruction) leader for precalculus in 2020 [and] to grade for multiple instructors,” said chemistry professor Dr. Andrea Munro. “She is an incredible student.” Jackie’s sense of initiative has also been developed by club activities outside the classroom. As an Outdoor Rec trip leader and Ultimate Frisbee coach for

be a more utilized place, especially for people of color. Tell us about your current graduate studies. I will graduate with my master’s in public administration from The Evergreen State College in June. It has been quite the journey. I am excited for my capstone, for which my team will be writing self-empowerment curriculum in both Spanish and English. What do you see as the most challenging part of your job? Vicarious trauma is real; while supporting people through crisis is a passion and skill