If you're walking around the third floor of Weyerhaeuser Hall and hear the mellow tones of Bon Iver, Neko Case, or The Smiths, don't worry, it's just Caleb Van Boven ’19, prepping tissue specimens for his summer research project.
A Natural Fit
It was the summer of 2005 and the 6-year-old’s first day at her grandmother’s booth at the Lacey Farmers Market. An assortment of lavender products—from lotion and perfume to sachets and concentrated oils—was spread out in front of her, and the mild, pleasant scent seeped into her clothing. She loved it.
