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his white roommate. And Wallace also knew that both Pacific Lutheran University students likely viewed the narrative behind recent cases of police brutality differently, as a result. He used their conversation about the nation’s racially charged incidents as a teaching moment for his roommate, who Wallace says never needed to think about how their upbringings contrast. “We’re taught two different things when we’re growing up,” Wallace recalled explaining to his friend, who he fondly calls “the

. Lorna Rodriguez ’11 Lorna Rodriguez, class of 2011, works as a substitute teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area and is pursuing her teaching credential and Master of Arts in Education. Most recently, she wrote stories and managed the newsletter for The Nueva School, an independent school for gifted students. She previously covered education and small cities as a reporter for small newspapers on the Southern Oregon Coast and in Humboldt County. While a student at PLU, Lorna participated in a variety

recruiting academically qualified faculty. She was a devout Christian who had the assurance of eternal life. She was an active member of the Lutheran church wherever she lived, worshipping regularly, teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, and participating in Lutheran League activities, singing in the choir, and serving on various committees and councils. Her strong Christian faith and love for the Lord guided and sustained her throughout her life. Dr. Stucke is survived by nieces Doris

a way that takes into account for exceptions. The department, when I think about my time here really did a wonderful job of teaching me what rules there are and how to break them. [video: Return to Alex.] Alex: Communication has to do with people and it has to do with the moment and leaning into the moment to be able to communicate and express yourself in a specific way. And that’s just not possible without the ability to also explore different perspectives. (upbeat music) Meet the professors

fundamental level, and encompasses some of the most exciting ideas ever considered. As a PLU physics student, you’ll work one-on- one with your professors, who are experts in their field and passionate teachers. You’ll have the opportunity to study classical mechanics, wave motion, thermodynamics, electromagnetic theory and even quantum mechanics, and regularly apply what you’re learning in hands- on laboratories taught by professors (never teaching assistants!). When you graduate, you’ll be well

. He once prompted a discussion in his classroom about a fatal shooting of one student’s best friend, turning it into a lesson on justice in the community. “I try not to shy away from the grittiness of the world,” Cushman said. “Students need to know the harsh and uncertain realities that await them. They have to be prepared academically, socially and emotionally…to overcome obstacles.” Cushman’s own history with overcoming adversity undoubtedly lends to his perspective on teaching, nurturing and

has published essays about numerous contemporary American poets. A regular essayist for The Georgia Review, his critical articles and reviews have appeared in many journals and collections, among them The Iowa Review, Papers on Language and Literature, The Southern Review, Contemporary Literary Criticism, and Poetry International. He was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he taught poetry writing and modern and contemporary American literature. Still

Earth self-identify as religious. It would be unfortunate, if not foolish, to overlook that statistic. Many of the people you and I encounter in life are part of that large number.” Torvend, the son of a Lutheran pastor and a priest in the Episcopal Church, has dedicated his career to PLU, teaching here for the past 21 years. He serves PLU in multiple ways. He is a professor of the history of Christianity, and has served twice as the director of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as well as its

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. You will be a certified educated person. You will be prepared to join the work force, go on to graduate school, and do what all graduated students do. It’s your degree. Do something you love. It’s better to be a good music major than a bad chemistry major. Is a music career risky? Maybe, but then how many people do you know that are out of work right now that aren’t musicians? There are many music-related jobs other than performing and teaching, too. A music degree is more viable than you may