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May 12, 2021
ENGAGEMENT
PULSE Magazine presents a Q&A with
COOL CAT: zack turner Interview by Jane Pham | Photo by Career Services | Design by Itzel Montoya
Zack Turner, CWU alumnus class of 2020, says he believes in community and rejects individualism. After receiving a bachelor’s in Political Science with a Communications Studies specialization, Zack is currently an executive director at Washington Student Association. Turner has high hopes of forging a long career with the State Legislature, getting involved and utilizing his passion for politics. Here is why you should know this Cool Cat.
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY:
I remember my aunt and uncle had a vacation house. We would go and visit during the summer. It’s not like a specific memory, but every time we would go, it was always a lot of fun to hang out with family.
Tell us about your hobbies:
There’s not a lot of stuff to do right now because [of the] pandemic, which is kind of lame. But I really like to volunteer for political campaigns. I would normally do a lot of volunteer work. I also like swimming a lot.
Tell us about your personal goals:
I really just try to take opportunities that come my way. But I’m really interested in staying in public service and working for the government, doing work around public policy and non-profits.
Tell us more about your career goals:
My only goal, I think, is to just be able to work with the State Legislature for a long time. I don’t know to what capacity, but I really like doing that.
Quote you live by:
I really believe in community and reject individualism. I believe that we need to focus a lot on how things affect not only ourselves but also with the people around us and using empathy as a lens for decision making.
Where can you find zack:
I just moved to Seattle and this whole time, I just don’t know anyone or anywhere to go, so I would love for people to share with me.
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
12 WED
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2021 Law & Justice Career Fair* 5-8 p.m. Pop-Up Dinner: Sushi Night - SURC Holmes Dining Room, Student Union Marketplace Dining
16 SUN
National Honor Our LGBTQ Elders Day National Barbecue Day
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13 THURS
12-1 p.m. International Cafe*
17 MON
2-3 p.m. ASCWU Public Meetings* 8-10 p.m. Monday Movie Madness: Toy Story 2 - SURC Theatre Rm 210, SURC North Lawn Area, Recreation Sports Complex, *
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4-6 p.m. The Hot New Jam Free Play - SURC Theatre Rm 210 7-9 p.m. “The Battle for Normal and the Queering of Korea” Webinar*
18 TUES
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15 SAT
International Family Day
19 WED
4-7 p.m. Fresh Check Day - SURC, SURC Patio East, SURCNorth Lawn Area 5:30-6:30 p.m. Multiple Marginalization: The Intersection of Gender, Sexuality and Immigration Public Lecture*
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