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) remembers so fondly from the 75th reunion performance. “It is one thing being an undergraduate in the choir and learning of the traditions of Christmas concerts, tours and the excellence,” Boers said. “But it was a profound moment to be a part of those hundreds of voices, representing countless hours of rehearsal in Eastvold, Xavier Hall, or Lagerquist, countless miles traveled on long-ago tours, and the abundant stories and lifelong relationships cemented in song.” The 75th reunion was such a success

that PLU plants with the hopes of growing students, staff and a community of people who will extend love, graciousness and leadership beyond university walls. There are many traditions that go into the foundation of Lutheran higher education, and PLU lists seven elements that are fundamental in its teachings. Those include: helping students develop critical-thinking skills; freedom for expression and protection of learning; learning the value of the whole creation; a liberating foundation in the

institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when you or your family might not understand the ins and outs of higher education. For those learning to navigate the language and culture of college, here are five things every current and incoming first-in-the-family student should know. And Gurjot Kang ’21 — a current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall — shares her perspective on all five. 1

school, before eventually staying home with her kids. Growing up, Oshiro and her siblings — thanks to their mom — did as much learning at home as they did at school. “She made sure we would have extra practice with these little workbooks she would buy from Costco,” Oshiro said. “I was surrounded by and immersed in education, school, books, reading. That gave me the love for the subject area I teach, and it was a natural thing for me to become a teacher.” The extra work was fun, too: “She made it fun

a common theme: hospitality. It’s the seed that PLU plants with the hopes of growing students, staff and a community of people who will extend love, graciousness and leadership beyond university walls. There are many traditions that go into the foundation of Lutheran higher education, and PLU lists seven elements that are fundamental in its teachings. Those include: helping students develop critical-thinking skills; freedom for expression and protection of learning; learning the value of the

four-year, degree-granting institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when you or your family might not understand the ins and outs of higher education. For those learning to navigate the language and culture of college, here are five things every current and incoming first-in-the-family student should know. And Gurjot Kang ’21 — a current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall

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students regardless of their particular backgrounds. On the other hand, purposeful learning necessitates data-driven teaching and consistent learning improvement. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on designing and implementing equity-based and assessable curricular and co-curricular projects that promote vocational discernment. Participants in our gathering will:  Be able to demonstrate the value of vocational discernment curriculum to colleagues, university administrators, and their

PLU Internship FundPlease Note: The application will be open in January for spring internships. The PLU Internship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to current students participating in unpaid internships during the spring and summer semesters.  Recognizing the inherent costs of participating in an internship, the PLU Internship Fund provides support to ensure all students can participate in this form of learning. Students may apply for up to $500.00 in funding to support