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able to practice and compete in their sport,” Thomas said.  The first game since the pandemic started took place in January with the women’s and men’s basketball team playing Whitman College. Since then men’s volleyball, football, soccer and swimming have all had a chance to play. Fans are not allowed to attend games as of yet, but most events can be viewed via livestream. Read Previous PLU nursing students help vaccinate nearly 1200 people at on-campus event Read Next PLU President Allan Belton

(Advancement Via Individual Determination) deepen the dialogue. Three AVID teachers (two of them Lutes!) work with students—many whose parents did not go to college—to build “hidden skills” such as organization, note-taking and review necessary for college planning, Leifsen said. An eighth-grade Alex Mattich is among these Ferrucci Junior High students who toured PLU as part of an AVID class. (Photo courtesy of Alex Mattich) College students come to Ferrucci to mentor the younger ones, and whole AVID

contacted the elementary schools in the area to see if there was interest, and there was, so I went ahead and brought the idea to my advisor, Jeff Clapp, and he told me to go for it. What has been the most challenging aspect of putting all of this together? The most challenging part of this process has been laying the groundwork and coordinating with elementary schools. There are just a lot of logistics that go into planning something like this, but it has definitely been worth it. What surprised you

how it could affect paleontological resources,” Foss said. “We work on and review a lot of environmental impact statements and assessments, making sure they are adequate for paleontology. “We’re also really big in the planning and management process of public lands. If there is going to be a pipeline, right-of-way or an energy corridor that may affect a lot of paleontological resources, I get involved and explain how it will affect those resources or not affect them.” A natural maven, Foss’ role

plan SaLUTE activities. Orzech is partnered with several aviation-interested cadets and is planning a visit to his aviation battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “I want to show them around the hanger, let them see aircraft, talk to the guys and girls actually doing the job now,” Orzech said. “And help educate them a little bit more about what they will actually experience once they are done with school and training and in the Army.” These connections to the base are incredibly valuable for cadets

capstone, he’s also building software for a local retirement-planning business. Over the past three years at PLU, internships have provided new skills-building opportunities, problem-solving and diverse experiences. As a sophomore, he developed a career platform for startup Jobs4Space, gathering and filtering space-related job postings to improve user experience for employers and job-seekers.In the fall of 2022, he began an internship for the J.B. Hunt trucking company. He got up at 6 a.m. to meet the

to Navigator partners and the resources they need. Other times, she may help draft a complete business plan from scratch. No matter the business need, Kreis is there to help.In addition to referrals and strategic planning consultations, the navigator program also offers events and training courses for entrepreneurs in the community. For example, in September, PLU hosted a “Meeting of the Minds.” The meeting brought together public and private entities, service providers, and entrepreneurs to

virtual exhibit. If you’re ready to begin planning for your own study away experience and want to join the 40-50% of PLU students who study away at least once during their undergraduate education, please contact the Wang Center for Global Education. Wang Center | www.plu.edu/wang-center/ | wang.center@plu.edu | 253-535-7577 And the winners are . . . Libby Woods Category: Global Classroom Title: Granada Guided Through History “This photo was taken during a program excursion where we travelled to the

that they needed to have. As a teacher, I want to inspire others. But, now with the internet, they can get [information] without you. And they know that. [Laughs] Whatever brings you together in the classroom—it’s a big moment. Athena Gordon is a senior, double-majoring in Sociology and English (emphasis in nonfiction writing). This fall, she is enrolled in HISP 201 (taught by Dr. Ortigas), planning her sociology research project, and writing a personal memoir. After graduation, Athena is looking