Some pause to smell the roses. Manasseh Begay tastes them. This new series of #FacesofWashU features was captured in the university’s connection points—15 sacred spaces across campus that Environmental Analysis students reimagined through the Sustainability Exchange capstone course. These spaces bear the names of Indigenous plants, honor Native histories, and invite all who wander through to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with self. “Go outside for five minutes. Take a walk. Touch a plant, smell a plant.” Manasseh, a proud member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Diné, sees the world through a lens of reverence—for the land, its history, and the life it sustains. He encourages us to unplug, reconnect with the earth, and immerse ourselves in the beauty around us. Manasseh has devoted his life to public service. Before WashU, he served as a federal firefighter and sheriff’s deputy. Now, alongside his wife at the Buder Center, he continues his work in service of others, g...