The Evergreen Magazine—Fall and Winter 2014
Features
Letter from the President
by Les Purce
“As this year’s chair of the Council of Presidents, an organization that represents Washington’s public baccalaureate institutions, I find myself and Evergreen at the center of critical conversations about the future of higher education.”
Planning Tomorrow’s Cities
by Carolyn Shea
Two Greeners are helping to shape urban development on the West Coast.
Transforming South Sound’s Human Landscape
by Nani Paape ’76
Evergreen’s Center for Community-Based Learning and Action (CCBLA) links Evergreen faculty and students with organizations working on a wide range of community issues.
On the Front Lines of Fire
by Meryl Lipman
Wildfire communications manager Janet Pearce ’02 experiences both fire and climate change firsthand.
Following the Mycelial Path
by Carolyn Shea
Paul Stamets ’79 turned his teenage curiosity about mushrooms into a singular path that not only led him to become a leading mycologist, entrepreneur, and author, but also put him on a trailblazing journey of discovery.
The Path Forward: Native Programs
by Todd Sprague
When tribal leaders from around the region met in June with Washington Governor Jay Inslee and directors of state agencies for the 25th annual Centennial Accord, they gathered at Evergreen’s Longhouse Education and Cultural Center.
Creating Beautiful, Sustainable Buildings
by Nani Paape ’76
“The best part of our collaborations is that we can trust each other on things, to keep up with the things that fall within each of our specialties.”
Letter from the President
by Les Purce
“I announced recently that I will retire from Evergreen in the summer of 2015, after I complete my 15th year as president.”
Environmental Stewardship Up Close and Personal
by Todd Sprague
NOAA veterans Carla Stehr ’75 and Bob Steelquist ’85, MES ’94 promote personal connections with nature through images and education.
Greening the Region
by Carolyn Shea
Greener businesses South Sound Solar and Sound Native Plants are buoying the local economy and improving the environment.
Seeking Our Past, Preserving Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future
On the ground and under the water, archaeologist Sarah Amell ’03 maps hidden human stories along the shores of Puget Sound.
Reclaiming the Breath of the Land
by Sandra Kaiser
Reconnecting people to ancient traditions, Skokomish tribal counselor Delbert Miller ’96 uses music, history, and stories to help heal.
Discovering the Secrets of the Giants of the Sea
by Carolyn Shea
Fighting to save whales from ship collisions, John Calambokidis ’78 and the Cascadia Research Collective research and record marine mammal movements along Pacific waterways.
Covering the Region’s Environmental Beat
by Carolyn Shea
John Dodge ’76 has a profound understanding of the South Sound’s geography, human history, and environment, making him one of the most-read and respected writers in the region.Evergreen Tacoma Helps Shape Puget Sound’s “City of Destiny”
by Sandra Kaiser
Evergreen Tacoma grads Carol Wolfe ’96 and Monica Hunter-Alexander ’13 commit to a vibrant, resurgent city.
Shaping the Sound with Shellfish
by David O. Skattebo ’15
The Pacific Shellfish Institute and the Evergreen Shellfish Club bring alumni and students together to boost Puget Sound’s most delicious export.
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