The Pacific Rim Study Abroad program marks its 50th anniversary this academic year. In the new issue of Arches Magazine, past participants share their memories of the program.
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2. An Energizing Internship
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Logan Day ’15 gives Loggers valuable, hands-on experience in the tech sector through internships that help the company innovate and tackle climate change.
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Working with Assoc. Prof. of Biology Carrie Woods, Abby Steward ’25 researches epiphytes—plants that grow high up on big leaf maple trees in Olympic National Park.
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Director of Sustainability Lexi Brewer will present at the Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) March 4–6. Brewer will speak at two sessions, the first about Puget Sound’s climate action planning process, titled, "The Journey to Climate Action and Equity: Lessons Learned on Transforming Buildings and Culture at a Private University" and the second about a partnership with Lewis & Clark College titled "Supporting Students in Climate Action through Local & Regional Engagement." Brewer was also a panelist at the Tacoma-Pierce County Clean Buildings Symposium on Feb. 23.
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Marketing strategy firm GBK Collective published a new survey on consumer sentiment around electric vehicles. President Jeremy Korst ’97 was quoted by Business Insider about the results, which found that more than half of Americans in the market for a new car are considering buying an EV or a hybrid.
“[The] market is ripe for much greater adoption for battery-powered vehicles should the industry do the work to listen to consumers and better understand the market," Korst said.
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The Logger women's basketball team won the Northwest Conference Championship on the road in Salem, Oregon, this weekend. The Loggers beat Pacific University 61–57 in a nail-biter final game to capture the title and earn a spot in the 2024 NCAA Division III women's basketball championship.
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Prioritize Your Mental Health
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Fresh Check Day is a nationwide effort to support college students' mental health and well-being. Stop by Rasmussen Rotunda on Feb. 29 between noon and 4 p.m. to check-in, learn about campus resources, connect with peers, and enjoy food, prizes, and entertainment. Together, we can build a hopeful atmosphere to engage in dialogue about mental health.
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The Department of Theatre Arts' spring mainstage production is Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare. This dark comedy is rife with moral dilemmas that serve as a mirror for current debates around such diverse issues as reproductive rights, law enforcement, and self-determination. Measure for Measure runs through March 2 in Norton Clapp Theatre.
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