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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

she was the only one home with her Korean mother, who doesn’t speak English well.“It was difficult at first,” Park said, “but it not only strengthened my English because I had to learn quickly, but it also improved my Korean because I had to be able to explain things to my mom at a faster pace.” So, it was only natural that Park expressed interest in STARTALK, a teacher training program for native or near-native speakers of Chinese or Korean that prepares educators to teach K-12 language students

classroom setting. “We think it’s really important for students to use their hands, to work in teams in which they build things,” Halvorson said. “We don’t just talk about innovation, we put them to work in these specific environments.” For Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19, a psychology major who’s considering opening her own practice after she’s done with school, Innovation Studies was a natural fit. “I’ve always been a very creative-minded person,” she said. “I think this gives me a very practical addition to

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

, which helps students learn more about careers in the natural sciences. So far, Holland has had three mentors. The mentors’ experiences provided multiple perspectives, which Holland appreciates. He meets with mentors on Discord or online hangouts like Zoom. “These programs are underutilized,” he says. “It’s like a roommate. You can jibe with them or not—and if you do, you develop a good relationship.” Holland’s favorite experiences so far involve PLU’s small class sizes. “You get special attention

and life-changing experience that offers an extraordinary blend of academic enrichment and natural wonder. Imagine being immersed in a land of fire and ice, where the midnight sun never sets, and your classroom extends to volcanic landscapes, majestic waterfalls and glaciers. In this Q&A, we learn from Annica Stiles ’25, who seized the opportunity to study in this Nordic paradise for the summer. From academic pursuits and cultural encounters to awe-inspiring adventures, discover what it’s like to

, to walking across the stage in Olson Auditorium at her Spanaway Lake High School graduation. Kreis has thrived in the community for years, and now she serves as the business outreach director in PLU’s School of Business. “Working at PLU feels so natural and fitting, a sort of coming home feeling,” says Kreis. “There’s definitely a strong pull to serve the community that gave me so much support at an early formative age.” In January of 2022, Dr. Mark Mulder, dean of the PLU School of Business

Partnership for Health Innovation was a natural fit for our organization. I’m confident that our partnership is going to play a significant role in the future of health care and health care education for our region,” said Robertson. “The MultiCare Medical Center at Pacific Lutheran University will provide care to everyone who lives in Parkland-Spanaway and the surrounding areas. It will also help provide even more learning opportunities for students at PLU and WSU who are pursuing health care careers

mine because I wasn’t really happy with the job I was doing. I sat down and thought: what is going to make me happy? When I started teaching as a graduate student, I found a purpose. I was terrified at first, but that anxiety and nervousness were secondary to the joy I felt being a teacher. Being in a classroom felt very natural. Patrick Moneyang: My dad was a teacher, an elementary school teacher, so right away I was exposed to it. When I went to university, I decided to become a medical doctor