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Tom '83 and Holly Buskirk: Keeping PLU's Unique Spirit of Service Alive As a longtime pilot for FedEx, Tom Buskirk ’83 considers his profession a technical one. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t value a liberal arts education, or the idea that a university should encourage its students to serve others. “It’s important for students to get high quality education – particularly in the liberal arts,” Tom said. “It teaches you to view the world in a totally different way. “PLU students are expected

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How and why do you choose allyship even when it is unpopular? Katie Monsen ‘96 and Emily Davidson ‘98 (links to full interviews here and here)Katie Monsen ‘96 and Emily Davidson ‘98 were two allied PLU alumnae whom Beth recommended I contact. Though they didn’t overlap too much in their years at PLU, they both dedicated themselves to formal and informal allyship through student organizations and their social circles. Katie wrote a column in The Mast that she leveraged to combat the anti-queer

Retention of Legal and Vital Records Description of RecordsCare of RecordsFinal Disposition Charter or articles of incorporation Constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions Deeds, titles, surveys, leases, mortgages, easements, blueprints, and construction drawings Insurance policies (current and retired) Copies of letters of call to the pastors and ELCA rostered church workers Documentation creating endowment funds and for bequests, gifts, and endowments Secure these documents by placing

Teaching and Learning with Archives and Special Collections The Archives and Special Collections partners with teaching faculty to develop instructional opportunities that enhance the student learning experience through the investigation and use of primary source material. The Archives and Special Collections teaching and learning services include: Consultations with instructors about possible assignments and lessons using primary sources and special collections materials. Guided discussions

Formative and Summative AssessmentSource: Yale Center for Teaching and Learning on Formative and Summative AssessmentPrintable pdfAssessment allows both instructor and student to monitor progress towards achieving learning objectives. Formative assessment refers to tools used throughout a class or course that identify misconceptions, struggles, and learning gaps, while assessing ways to close such gaps. Formative assessment can help students take ownership of their learning when they understand

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Holi Celebration (Spring 2023) Religious and Spiritual Diversity at PLUBecause PLU is a university rooted in the tradition of Lutheran Higher Education we value religious and spiritual diversity, engagement, learning and connection with our neighbor. We encourage students, faculty and staff to participate in  experiences of religious and spiritual diversity on campus and in our community. For a Lutheran perspective on Religious and Spiritual Diversity work: Why Interfaith Work is Not a Luxury