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. Students are expected to adhere to the academic standards and policies set forth in the Student Handbook. All exams are to be proctored. In the event of an unexpected situation that is beyond the student’s control (serious illness, accident, death of an immediate family member, etc.), the student must notify faculty using the preferred method of contact as specified on the course syllabus prior to the beginning of the scheduled examination to request an excused absence prior to the exam. If an exam is

Past University PresidentsBjug J. Harstad, 1890-1895, 1897-1898 Bjug Aanondson was born on December 17, 1848 on a farm near Valle, Setesdal, Norway. In 1861 his family immigrated to America and Aanondson became a student at Luther College from 1865 to 1871. Upon a suggestion from the president of the college, Aanondson changed his last name to Harstad in honor of the name of his family farm in Norway. From 1871 to 1874, Harstad studied theology at Concordia University in St. Louis and gained

students to bring their whole self—including their spiritual self, their social and family situations, their entire being—to their education,” Trelstad says. And, she adds, “we’re not afraid of any of it.” Marit TrelstadProfessor of Religion“In order to understand the present, and ultimately the future, we must understand the tradition we’re rooted in.” Access Julian Franco, assistant director of admissions for equity and access, says diversity and inclusion underpin the framework through which Lutes

educations, diversity training(s), immersions, or degrees/certificates in cultures|experiences outside their own etc…can unintentional diminish, alienate and undermine the same populations for which they espouse support. Sometimes we have to face our worst self, actively face down stereotypes, challenge our inner circle of voices (family, belief systems, etc), really listen to appreciate voices/experiences that are foreign, unfamiliar or even uncomfortable to us. What cost are we willing to pay to earn

, and that’s all I ever wanted to begin with.” A longtime Alaska resident, Moderow was very familiar with the Iditarod Trail. Her interest in racing, however, didn’t ignite until her family adopted Salt. The retired sled dog was a gift from a fellow Iditarod runner. He was the first of many dogs who eventually made up the family’s own backyard sled dog team. When Moderow’s sons left for college, however, she was left with a sled dog team sitting idle. That was until Moderow’s sons convinced their

, success does not and will not happen without the continued financial support by many people, especially people like us who are willing to set up an endowment. I am not downplaying the roles family, faculty, staff, the student’s academic ability and interest play in student success, but many students need the underlying financial base in order to concentrate on their academics. Through my 39 years of full-time and 5 years of phased retirement work for PLU, I have seen first hand the struggles students

market mentalities could materialize that would be more equitable for society holistically. Kylee DickinsonThese past four years have been nothing short of incredible, I have quite a few people to thank for that. First and foremost, thank you to my family and close friends for the spectacular, unwavering support you’ve given me. Also, a huge thank you to the Wang Center for encouraging me to study away and making my dreams of learning abroad a reality, three times! As for the phenomenal faculty, I

ScholarshipsMaster of Arts in Education Excellence in Education Graduate Scholarship The Martinez Foundation Scholarship for New Teachers Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarhsip Graduate Assistantship MAE ScholarshipsMaster of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy The Charles D. York and Cheryl L. Storm Graduate Scholarships The MFT Graduate Assistantship MFT ScholarshipsMaster of Fine Arts – Creative Writing The Linda Bierds and Carol Houck Smith Graduate Scholarships The Jack Cady Promise Scholarship Graduate