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enterprise envisioned in the Northwest, but the task would sorely test Harstad’s courage, strength, and determination,” says Philip Nordquist in his history of PLU, Educating for Service. Harstad led the fledgling institution through the first difficult years, serving two terms as president. Due to the theological differences connected with the formation of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America in 1917, Harstad resigned from the PLA corporation and devoted the rest of his life to the church he founded

, former U.S. Congressman Jim Ramstad, and 50 percent by more than 200 other family and friends. That makes it among the gifts with the largest number of contributors in university history. By Greg Brewis

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. national or eligible non citizen Not in default on any education loan or owing a refund on any education grant Not on record with an adverse credit history as defined by the Department of Education Your dependent student must be: A U.S. citizen, U.S. national or eligible non citizen Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half-time in a degree or certificate program at an eligible school Not in default on any student loan or owe a refund to any education grant program What are the loan fees?The

questions” of herself in planning lessons about American history and current events, encouraging her students “to use their second language to support thoughtful inquiry.” Bethany recommends the Teaching Assistantship Program in France: “your language skills will grow and you’ll get a taste of teaching”… as well, perhaps, of galettes, crèpes, and a buttery pastry called kouign aman. Logan Rand (Class of 2013, Major: Chemistry; Minor: French), a Ph.D. student in biogeochemistry at the Colorado School of

individual and collective human behavior, history, culture and institutions., Topics will vary by instructor and term, but each section of the course will draw from one of the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology or sociology. (4) IHON 259 : The Natural World - H2 This course utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to explore the natural world around and within us and to provide expression of our human inclination to order what we see and to think in

reminded me of another important aspect of breaking bread together – the notion of hospitality. It is one of the greatest qualities of a human being to possess a sense of hospitality. In ancient societies, hospitality was considered a great virtue, and refusal to be hospitable to others was a great sin. Travelers from distant lands were offered a warm reception with shelter and food for the night, often without the host knowing the stranger’s history or homeland. Increasingly in today’s society

to speak in another language, read literature in isolation, or travel more easily to a particular part of the world.  They teach you to hear and to understand the unique voices of cultures, including your own, and develop the trans-cultural skills necessary for a life of “thoughtful inquiry, leadership, service, and care” in an increasingly connected world. Our programs grow out of PLU’s history, heritage, values, and mission. The languages that we offer – French & Francophone Studies, Hispanic

which someone painted hate speech, targeted at LGBTQ folks, inside the university’s administration building. She also remembers controversy surrounding Christian students who prayed outside the dorm rooms of openly gay students. QASULearn more about the Queer Ally Student Union. “There was a lot going on,” Brewer said. “It was a bit of a scary time to be figuring out your sexual orientation.” Still, Brewer found support from Harmony and a variety of faculty members. She said Professor of History