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classes to make their own interpretations of famous artwork. We have collected students’ submissions here to share with you. Dr. Hoyt put her students’ submissions together in a video; Dr. Mathews’ students’ work is below. Original: Courbet, Le Désespéré, 1843-1845 2020 version: Cheyenne Hart Original: Willem Claesz. Heda, Vanitas Still Life, 1635 2020 version: Amelia Levine Original: Caravaggio, Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1599. 2020 version: Bryant Barlett Original: Katsushika Hokusai, The Great

mentor of Bannon’s. One of the first openly gay students at PLU, the atmosphere was not always positive, Bannon admits. At a time when society wasn’t as accepting, he and a group of other students and faculty saw the need for change. Thus was the birth of Harmony, PLU’s queer-straight alliance group, which still has a strong presence on campus today. Despite the difficult moments, Bannon remembers PLU fondly, and that he wouldn’t change a thing about his college experience. “I couldn’t have imagined

United Kingdom to conduct interviews. They spoke with a variety of people including everyday citizens, farmers, activists and government officials. “Food waste is a topic that won’t just go away over night,” Lunka said. “A lot of us take food for granted, and this film will absolutely change the way you think about food.” Waste Not received recognition for the work Brasgalla, Lunka and Ash put into the film. The film was honored with an Award of Merit – Special Mention in the “Documentary Short

and a reception prior to the Rabbit Hole curtain at 7:30. Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre, Brian Desmond, will host the panel discussion. Attendees will discover how compassion informs the work of theatre professionals as they audition for roles, develop characters, rehearse with fellow cast members and perform for an audience. Theatre alumni on the panel include Kristina Corbitt ’10 (Jet City Improv Company Member), Kirsten Helland ’10 (Oklahoma! at The 5th Avenue Theatre), and Justin

and a reception prior to the Rabbit Hole curtain at 7:30. Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre, Brian Desmond, will host the panel discussion. Attendees will discover how compassion informs the work of theatre professionals as they audition for roles, develop characters, rehearse with fellow cast members and perform for an audience. Theatre alumni on the panel include Kristina Corbitt ’10 (Jet City Improv Company Member), Kirsten Helland ’10 (Oklahoma! at The 5th Avenue Theatre), and Justin

throughout the university, that core priorities are being upheld, and that progress is being measured and accounted for, so the school can adapt, respond, improve and thrive. “The work itself involves the intentional integration of strategic leadership, assessment, institutional research and accreditation,” McConnell says. “Ultimately the goal is to support people and processes and help move the university forward with intentionality and integrity to our mission.” McConnell joined the PLU faculty as a

world-renowned philosopher Peter Singer, who is credited with launching the animal rights movement 30 years ago with his book “Animal Liberation.” He challenged students to think about what they eat, how their food was raised and how the animal was treated before it was killed for food. He also challenged ideas on giving money to panhandlers, or not. “I’ve talked with panhandlers before and they’ve told me that just giving them money doesn’t do much,” Singer said. “They like people to notice them