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a vacuum, but rather complement the philosophical and programmatic goals of the coaches. My approach has been eclectic from the start. It represents a combination of knowledge and experiences gained from three primary sources: my own competitive background as an athlete, my tenure as an intercollegiate coach, and finally my education and training in sports psychology. Aside from field hockey, are you working with any other teams? The previous three Olympic Games have been with soccer (gold

to the options it offers students, PLUTO also is an opportunity for PLU faculty to examine new technologies and innovations to improve the teaching and learning experience. As part of that process, PLUTO Institutes provide faculty with the training and support needed to design and implement online learning components. “The PLUTO Institute is thoughtful thinking about pedagogy, how we teach, what we teach, why we teach and thinking of better ways to deliver that to our students,” said Bridget

countless Lutes throughout its history. One of the country’s most highly regarded legislative internships, the program offers students the opportunity to gain professional paid work experience and study the legislative process at the state level. Interns work alongside legislative staff to learn firsthand about public policy, build real-world professional skills and serve the citizens of Washington state. In addition to their office work, interns take part in hands-on activities, including training in

through dialogue facilitator and participant training, take courses on peace and conflict studies, and engage with a cohort of 11 scholars from other universities.” Tracy was recently accepted into masters programs at the University of Washington and Columbia University. She chose UW where she will pursue a Master of Public Administration degree with an emphasis on environmental policy. She also hopes to get involved in research conducted by the UW Climate Impacts Group. “I didn’t realize how much I

the Holocaust, Inspiring the Classroom” program, was a speaker at at The Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education in 2019. Ochayon also was a virtual guest speaker a teach training program that PLU Holocaust and Genocide Studies faculty members produced earlier this month in partnership with Yad Vashem and Seattle’s Holocaust Center for Humanity. In the months and years ahead, representatives from PLU and Yad Vashem will discuss and develop a wide range of activities, including

their parents and older brother Davis. Davis, who lives in Auburn and is training to be a pilot, also makes the 30-minute drive for movie nights with Jackson and Sydney.    While some young adults see college as a time to break free from family roles and expectations, others may find more meaning in attending school alongside a sibling. The two have a great relationship. “Thinking about it now, any other way wouldn’t have felt right,” Jackson says. “I get homesick sometimes, but when I’m leaving the

people that you see regularly and that you trust to support you has been so important in my journey at PLU. The community and opportunities to be involved at PLU are fantastic but taking the first step to be involved is really important. Read Previous Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington Read Next Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If

prepares diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career to build vibrant and equitable communities through three innovative programs: Act Six, Seed Internships and Seed Teachers. The organization partners with community organizations, high schools, colleges and employers; working together to provide cohort-based leadership training, college success support and career development programming to underrepresented students and graduates. The organization also utilizes research-based

community. Decades-old service partnerships, like the PLU Big Buddies program at nearby James Sales Elementary and PLU Athletics’ partnership with Special Olympics Washington, continue to thrive. New programs have been established more recently, like the Parkland Literacy Center. Founded in 2018 by professors Scott Rogers and Bridget Yaden, the PLC’s mission is to serve the greater Parkland community through literacy training and academic support. PLU students provide tutoring to K-12 students from the

are you working now? I’m currently working on getting my MFA (2017-2020) in Ceramics from Ohio University, the top ranked 3-year program of its type in the US. Before that, I did a Post Baccalaureate (2015-2017) for Ceramics at the University of Alaska, Anchorage with Alanna DeRocchi and Steve Godfrey. What were you involved in while at PLU? I was involved in the Women’s Center, Stage Services, Ceramics, and Printmaking. What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced since graduation? What