By Logan
September 6, 2023

Ed Hrivnak

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Ed Hrivnak retired from Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, having served the PLU community and Pierce County for 20 years. He worked as a firefighter, engine company officer, and assistant chief of prevention and education. Ed now works part-time in Southern California as an aerial firefighter piloting a Chinook helicopter for Coulson Aviation.

FALL 2023

EDITOR
Zach Powers ’10

ASSISTANT EDITOR
MacKenzie Hines

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Debbie Cafazzo

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Anneli Haralson
MacKenzie Hines
Lisa Patterson ’98
Zach Powers ’10
Lora Shinn

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Lace M. Smith

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President

Joanna Gregson, Ph.D.
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Daniel J. Lee
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Associate Dean of Admissions

Kate Boyle, Ph.D.
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