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Ollie Kurk
"Ollie Kurk is an exceptional thinker and writer who distinguished herself early on at Pacific University," nominators wrote.
Lead On: The Campaign for Tomorrow at Pacific University
Lead On: The Campaign for Tomorrow at Pacific University continues through June 30. 
Dr. Halimi, who is currently the project director for the Pacific AANAPISI Grant for Inclusive Student Success, succeeds Stephen Prag, who retires after 18 years.
Mitchell Ulrich '22 receives a Pacific University diploma with Narce Rodriguez
Mitchell Ulrich '22 was announced as a winner of a Fulbright Scholarship at Pacific University's 2022 Undergraduate Student Awards.
Peter Vik, interim dean, School of Graduate Psychology
Vik has served as director of the school's PhD in Clinical Psychology program for the past two years and as interim director of the Pacific Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic doctoral internship program.
"Taiba has taken every opportunity to learn from challenges and to improve," nominators wrote. "She brings a desire to do the right thing and doesn't want to let herself or her instructors down. She is open to critique and is honest and self-reflective when she knows there are areas where she can improve."
Wendy Fargo receives a Pacific University diploma on stage with Narce Rodriguez
Fargo is "a natural leader for the staff at the CGE," said Center for Gender Equity Director V Martin.
Malia Guerrero '22 receives diploma with Narce Rodriguez
Guerrero is the editor of an anthology of poetry by female poets of Hawai'i, served as a First-Year Seminar mentor, and worked with PLUM and Silk Road Review publications at Pacific.
Stuart-Shuman receives diploma on stage with Narce Rodriguez
Stuart-Shuman "lives the inherent activism, candor, humor, and resilience that are hallmarks of this vital study," said V Martin, director of the Center for Gender Equity.
Sammie Calkins '22
"Sammie's enduring passion for musical theatre and her dedication to hard work with musicians, actors, and stage crew makes her a perfect candidate for this award," said Professor Dijana Ihas.

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