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freshman in high school, decided she wanted to attend PLU after she graduated. By then, we were hooked on PLU. Now, we see how the university approaches education by not just giving students all the answers. It has a bigger goal: Teach students to ask questions.” Leanne Jones ’02 and Kristian Wiles ’02 Hometown: Portland, Ore. Giving History: Giving to Q Club since 2002 PLU Affiliation: GOLD alumni Student Activities: ASPLU, Diversity Center, Coalition and Harmony Why we Give to Q Club: “As

Olympic Village and the High Performance Center. The food is excellent. In the village, they basically have food from every nation. It is HUGE cafeteria style. So one meal, we will eat next to Michael Phelps, and the other day, Roger Federer (tennis) will walk in. The entire world passes through, and the food is diverse, fresh and quite good. Read Previous An invaluable asset Read Next Profs, students talk about going green COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you

has been suggested by wildlife advocates. But Bergman was uncertain just what an effective answer might be. Walk down any market in Mexico, he said, and it’s not unusual to see a rainbow of feathers stuffed in small cartons or other exotic animals in cages piled 10 to 12 feet deep. Anything – from monkeys to jaguars – can be had for a price. And no one has a good fix on just how many animals are in the pipeline, Bergman said to a gathering of about 200 people last week in the University Center

me a little about the internship. What are you doing, what are you learning? As a Bio Tech at this refuge, I work under the supervision of the head biologist to catalyze hydrologic restoration for bird habitats, test the water (mainly salinity, conductivity, and temperature at various sites,) establish baseline vegetation data sets, network with land agency professionals, set up bird nest-monitoring technology, eradicate invasive species, build an outdoor education center, and work on wetland

. After a quick vacation in Norway, where she’ll meet up with her family, Nelson will be deciding what to do next. She will look for a job. She’s considering setting up youth service center. “I plan to encourage to serve others, and do so myself, as much as I can,” she said. “It’s such a meaningful part of life.” Read Previous Diving for an A, at the bottom of the Puget Sound Read Next Food for thought COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad

-monitoring technology, eradicate invasive species, build an outdoor education center, and work on wetland delineation.  What do you enjoy about your internship? I love this amalgam of scientific research and manual labor. There are plenty of chances to read and evaluate data, but it’s also truly satisfying to learn by physically living here. It may sound sentimentalized to say this; there’s something irreplaceable about waking up in nature, working outside, and listening to the outdoors. You’d be

after college,” Kang said. “That is what my family wants me to do as well, so I’m kind of still deciding and figuring out a balance between that but also majoring in something I’m passionate about.” 4. Financial aid is confusing. It’s OK to ask a lot of questions about financial aid. Advocate for yourself — it’s your education and your wallet. Seeking help is nothing to be ashamed of, and help comes from many places: offices across campus such as Student Financial Services, Admission and the Center

Q & A with ASPLU Environmental Justice Director Posted by: vcraker / September 2, 2021 Image: Kenzie Knapp ’23, incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director at the Pierce Co Transit center near campus, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at PLU. One of her goals is encouraging public transit use. (Photo/John Froschauer) September 2, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing & CommunicationsIn the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships