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university’s office of development and was founder of Q Club. Dave said Norm loved the Northwest and PLU, and returned to visit often. He was a regular at homecoming, a longtime member of Q Club and tried to stay involved with the university in spite of living at such a distance. Not long ago Norm called Dave and said, “Why don’t we get our class to give $100,000 to PLU? I’ll give $10,000 if you will.” In addition to their own gifts, the two organized a campaign to raise the $100,000 for the occasion of

Shirley Aikin (Coleman ’71, ’78, ’96), a 28-year veteran professor of nursing, called the development office the day after her husband died suddenly. “Travis would not want flowers, but would want something good done in his name,” she said. “Let’s talk about a scholarship.” Shirley and Travis believed in planning for the future and discussed how they would want to be remembered. Hundreds of friends, neighbors and family were immediately notified that in lieu of flowers and gifts that money was

. We are 0-0, another NWC journey ahead of us…if we do the right things we have every chance to be in the NCAA tournament again where we want to do better. We have a tunnel vision, not just a vision, on where we want to go. GO LUTES!   “Athletics at PLU have imbued me with personal strength and a ‘what’s next?’ mentality. The development of this resilience would not have been possible without the experiences I’ve had and lessons from my teammates and coaches.”  – Vivian Shinall35 Women's Soccer

with professionals in your desired filed, applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to actual projects and tasks!Micro-Internships Micro-internships are short-term, professional assignments that are project-based. While shorter than internships, they still offer training and supervision, and provide opportunities for skill development and acquiring knowledge. To start exploring and applying to micro-internships, check out PLU’s site for micro-internship opportunities, Parker Dewey.Cooperative

higher Continuation in a program of study in the school is subject to continuous assessment of student development and performance. Candidates are required to demonstrate the mastery of knowledge, skills, professionalism, attitudes, and dispositions required for effective practice. Records will be reviewed at the end of each semester to ensure candidates are meeting standards throughout the program. Degree and Certification Requirements All coursework is completed with a cumulative grade point

Leschi Schools, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe of Indians Princess Reese, PLU Alum 2014, Assistant Education Adviser, Metropolitan Development Council’s College Bound Program at Lincoln High School Sarah Slinker, PLU Alum 2013, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Togo 2014-2015 Sara Stiehl, PLU Alum 2013, Graduate Student in Anthropology, University of Colorado 7:00-8:15pm — Scandinavian Welfare States: The Immigration Challenge (Chris Knutzen Hall) Dr. Grete Brochmann, Professor of

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this claim seriously – that a significant dimension of faculty, staff, and student development is hearing and responding to the call of being with and caring for others rather than living in splendid isolation or imagining one’s “vocation” as service to the self alone. To that end, our educational mission emphasizes an essential relationship between rigorous learning and engagement with this world, not one without the other. Thus, a degree from a Lutheran college equips students to consider how