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Canyon University in Arizona, and is now a junior at PLU.  Jonathan has studied trumpet primarily with his dad.  He has also studied with Gerald Webster (former WSU trumpet professor), Kurt Dupuis (principal trumpet of the President’s Own Marine Band), and Joe Burgstaller (trumpet professor at ASU).  Jonathan is majoring in Business and plays in the Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, and the choir at PLU.  Jonathan does not have free time, but would enjoy it if he did. Devin Bianchi-RiveraDevin is a first

. (4) BIOL 362 : Animal Behavior A survey of the field of animal behavior with an emphasis on integrating behavioral analyses into an explicitly evolutionary framework. An understanding of both the proximate and ultimate mechanisms underlying behavior is emphasized. Laboratory/discussion in addition to lecture. Prerequisite: BIOL 226. (4) BIOL 363 : Tropical Marine Ecology The study of the ecology of major tropical marine habitats and how they are impacted by human activities. Lab, field trips

to the lab to pinpoint potential hazards. Denham was an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force. She found a home in the geosciences department after returning to school from her service. “When I started going back to school I really found a love in geology and this summer has really brought that home to me,” Denham said. “It has helped me understand that I am doing something that I really am passionate about. It doesn’t really feel like doing work when you’re doing something that you like to do.” And

Baby steps Cause Haun ’93 went from frustrated mom searching for appropriate children’s footwear to owner of a shoe company worthy of Nordstrom’s shelves. Learn about how she turned an unexpected idea into an endless supply of adorable shoes. Read More From dreaming to doing Ann Mooney ’03 grew up dreaming about working at National Geographic. Now, she is building a conservation program for the organization in Washington, D.C., in an office just down the hall from pioneering marine scientist Sylvia

in Tacoma, Dick lived from ages 5 to 8 with his great aunt and uncle in Hoquiam. They traveled often to Lake Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula, launching Dick’s great love of the outdoors. He graduated from Tacoma’s Lincoln High School in 1945, president of his senior class and an All-City tackle on Lincoln’s undefeated 1944 football team. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. The GI Bill gave him the chance to be the first in his family to attend college. He enrolled at PLU

Experience the traditional fishing village of Charlotteville, Tobago, as it explores new directions in organic gardening, marine research, and sustainable tourism Learn More & Apply Questions? Reach out to Megan Grover (megan.grover@plu.edu) to learn more, as well as your study abroad office!

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

concept that at the time was unheard of. “What we take for granted as public education, which is supported through taxes, is a Luther invention,” he said. But Torvend argues perhaps the most important Lutheran innovation in education was allowing every subject to exist independently. “That meant that professors in religion could not tell professors in geology or biology how to go about the study of their discipline; it meant that professors in psychology could not tell professors in English how to go

began supporting schools through taxes, a concept that at the time was unheard of. “What we take for granted as public education, which is supported through taxes, is a Luther invention,” he said. But Torvend argues perhaps the most important Lutheran innovation in education was allowing every subject to exist independently. “That meant that professors in religion could not tell professors in geology or biology how to go about the study of their discipline; it meant that professors in psychology

to include the Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture as part of Earth & Diversity Week! Drawing from the tribal nation’s historical and contemporary relationship with the sea, this talk will focus on Makah statements and actions from the eighteenth century onward that illustrate how they have made and continue to maintain the surrounding marine waters as their own. 7pm Schnackenberg Memorial Lecture, Xavier 201Thurs 4/18All are invited to join Pride Door Decor Making with Tinglestad.  Celebrate diverse