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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

.”Lutes like Leach, Maqui, and Blair are shaping a better future right now. They serve and lead with care for others, their communities, and the earth.  If you’ve contributed to scholarships, thank you! Your generosity is part of a collective effort to make a difference. Read Previous Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently

important placements, usually on the floor.] Dana was so energetic and kindhearted and I felt great in her presence. I wish I could meet her in person and give her a proper thank you for leading the class. —Mathæus Andersen ’21, BFA in Acting/Directing, Dance minor I’m so grateful that we have a department that values learning from theatre professionals! Interacting with them was always a joy: they were so down to earth and honestly, it was really comforting to meet successful people that are also

with our research directors, and are now completing our final draft to submit for editing. When you reflect on this experience, what stands out to you?  AS: My projects were very specialized to what I am learning at PLU. It was very fun to stretch those muscles and expand on them. The most important thing I came away with was my admiration for how Icelanders view the earth and how those values affect their conservation efforts. When there is a deeply rooted connection to your land and its history

was my admiration for how Icelanders view the earth and how those values affect their conservation efforts. When there is a deeply rooted connection to your land and its history, there is a stronger motivation and passion for protecting it at all costs, and that was so cool to experience firsthand.What an amazing takeaway! How has this internship informed your future?AS: This internship has offered me incredible experience for what I want to do. The way I describe my niche is environmental

reflects the concept of the circle — which reflects beliefs about the natural world and humanity’s place in the circle of life. At the center of the school is the Sacred Circle, a spot of earth undisturbed throughout the construction of the campus. Each building opens to the Sacred Circle, with communal places such as the library, cafeteria and commons closest to the center. Classrooms are located on the outer perimeters. Chief Leschi is one of the largest tribal schools funded by the federal Bureau of

wonderful displays that highlight library resources in a larger context. Some recent topics have been Women in Translation, LGBTQ+ Authors and Their Works, Veterans Day, Black Art Matters and Books in Honor of Women’s History Month. Lauren Loftis shows off a couple of her favorite items from the PLU Archive. Read Previous PLU to host environmental symposium and Earth Week events exploring the violence of natural resource extraction Read Next Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano ’23 discusses her PLU experience