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, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee, and is a leader of the Tacoma hub of the Sunrise Movement of young people fighting for intersectional environmental justice. She is also the incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director. We spoke with Knapp on her award, the opportunity it provides her, and her goals for the

.’” Delos Reyes was also very aware of how she was seen by students—how she didn’t fit the image of the white American they expected. Delos Reyes became comfortable telling students about her heritage, and she appreciated being able to travel to a country with distinct urban and rural regions that reminded her of the Philippines, where her parents were born. Throughout Delos Reyes’ life, music has been a thread connecting her upbringing to her education. “My whole family is very musical,” she says. “A

Jackson, and Dr. Anne Parks.TEACH GrantsA TEACH Grant can help you pay for college if you plan to become a teacher in a high-need field in a low-income area.Become a Teacher in Washington State — Connect With PLU!Choosing a career in teaching can be daunting, but there are many reasons why teaching continues to be a favorite field for people who want to make a difference. There’s no time like the present to invest in your teaching career and invest in the next generation of American students. An

commissioned for them. In 2012, The Lyric Brass released a CD “American Music for Brass Quintet” which includes works by Gwyneth Walker, Charles Ives, David Snow, and a new work written for the group by Sy Brandon. Read Previous Sacred concerts highlights faith and music Read Next Celebrated composer and PLU alumna Cindy McTee visits campus LATEST POSTS PLU’s Director of Jazz Studies, Cassio Vianna, receives grant from the City of Tacoma to write and perform genre-bending composition April 18, 2024 PLU

valued sustainability when she came across a sculpture. Shaped like a triangle, it was made from various recycled items and had lights powered by a solar panel. “I was amazed at the fact that the population uses so many plastics, and the amount of recycling bins are far and few between,” she wrote. “However they are available and way easier to find than in the Houston airport.” In order to make a difference – and avoid having recyclable garbage lining the street, like in São Paulo – each American

spending time in a specialty tea shop, tasting, learning about teas, how to prepare them, and the types. The owner was a remarkable woman. What has been the reaction to you, when they find out where you are from, that you are an American? The people are so eager to help. They are very earnest. They will stop and try to help and will personally, sometimes physically, take you to where you need to go, rather than just point. The taxi drivers often try out their English. Many people will just want to stop

last week. “It’s a sobering and grim topic,” Bergman said. And one without easy answers. Illegal wildlife trade ranks right behind arms and drug smuggling as the most profitable and sizeable illegal trade in the world, Bergman said. Although laws have been passed in the U.S., Europe and in Mexico and South American countries, the trade still persists and flourishes, he said. Often it’s still legal in countries, though it may be illegal right next door. A total ban on the trade of an entire species

bright stars and the Milky Way. Little Bear asks about where they live and is in for a surprise; wise Mama Bear describes the land, ocean, Earth, solar system, galaxy and beyond.``Little Bear's Big Night Sky`` Now available in paperback or on Amazon and Kindle Where did you get the inspiration to write a children’s book? Little Bear’s Big Night Sky was inspired by my passion for astronomy and stargazing in night skies of the American west. I used to ask, “What’s up there?” Searching for an answer led

people from a variety of faith traditions. Hopefully their college education will give them the tools to do that in a thoughtful, respectful and open way.” Read Previous Lute reflects on his Japanese-American identity through pilgrimage, community event Read Next Firmly Committed: In Response to DACA decision COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students

love the institution so deeply that he came to represent a deep and abiding connection between PLU and the community.” Retirement meant Dick could strengthen his passion for community and volunteer work. He was elected to a six-year term as Metro Parks district commissioner in ’91, was an active member of Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, the American Leadership Forum and Tacoma’s City Club, and was on the Washington State Advisory Board for Arts Education and the State Arts Alliance. Dick’s dedication to