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  • applied to The Borgen Project. “That sort of nonfiction, research-oriented writing is something I’m pretty confident in doing,” Hurtt said. “And it was nice to use it in a practical sense rather than a scholarly one.” At The Borgen Project, there are few paid staff members. Most are volunteers and interns, which made the Long fellowship incredibly valuable to Hurtt, who was also taking a summer Spanish class. “I really appreciated the scholarship,” she said. “It made it so I was able to do this unpaid

  • like the PLC wherever I end up.”Biology major Susan Schowalter ’19, another student assistant director, helped a student and a family member with a college application process last year, which she said was a rewarding highlight. “I was drawn to the PLC because it was an opportunity to provide exceptional resources like writing help and class tutoring to students in the Parkland community,” she said. “Being a university that brings in large numbers of people from around the country, PLU asks a lot

  • immediate response.” The Center, named after the late Nathan “Nate” Schoening ’01, is aimed predominantly at those first-years assigned to the Student Success Advisors. The idea is to bridge the gap for incoming students who’ve left behind their high school guidance counselors but haven’t yet found an academic home and triggered a faculty advisor by declaring a major. But in reality, the space is a comprehensive resource for students of all class years and disciplines who need additional assistance. “On

  • satisfy Gen Z’s need for digital connection and immediate response.” The Center, named after the late Nathan “Nate” Schoening ’01, is aimed predominantly at those first-years assigned to the Student Success Advisors. The idea is to bridge the gap for incoming students who’ve left behind their high school guidance counselors but haven’t yet found an academic home and triggered a faculty advisor by declaring a major. But in reality, the space is a comprehensive resource for students of all class years

  • Students individually prepare summaries of the main points at the end of a given unit of content, lecture, reading assignment, or other, and then work in groups to compare, evaluate, and select the “best” summary. 8Snap ShotsThe instructor presents questions during class along with several possible answers. Individual students choose which answer they think is correct and the instructor makes a quick visual assessment of class results. Students then discuss answers with neighbor(s), after which they

  • don’t like to show, so I’ve learned to just internalize it. It’s how I’ve learned to keep living despite all that I’ve gone through.” “This is not a vacation. This is a trip that will redefine who I am.” I met David nine years ago, in an international conflict resolution class at Pacific Lutheran University. We quickly became friends and, eventually, roommates. The following summer he invited me to move into a house three blocks from campus, affectionately nicknamed “The Embassy.” It was home to

  • fruit warehouse. By 14, he was working nearly full time at the local grocery store.Despite the demanding hours, he managed to earn top marks in his class at Zillah High School. He was president three times over: junior class, math club, and Future Farmers of America. Despite the scholastic success, college wasn’t a consideration. While some of his friends were going, not one of his seven older siblings had gone to college. He figured maybe someday he’d manage the grocery store.  One chilly fall

  • unprecedented time.  They have been real troopers. Way to go, class of 2021!   We congratulate all of you on your hard work and accomplishments! [ A-G | H-J | K-M | N-R | S-Z ]A-G Functions and the Progress of Vaccination of Nipah Virus Ann E. Buchholz, Senior Capstone Seminar The Nipah virus belongs to the family henipaviridae, a class of deadly zoonotic agents, isolated mainly from fruit bats in Asia and Indonesia. A few notable outbreaks have been recorded since the 1990s, though it is believed that

  • , there is generally a low-cost fee.  Social Media can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family back home, as well as keeping in touch with new friends after your program ends.  The Wang Center loves to see what students are up to during their programs. Tag pictures and posts with #lutesaway. You can find us on  Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Blogging Blogging while abroad is a great way to journal and share your experiences with your friends and family. Rather than updating all

  • for any of the following institutions, you may qualify for the loan forgiveness program: Government organizations (federal, state, local, or tribal) Non-profit organizations that are tax exempt Other non-profit organizations that have the primary purpose of providing certain types of qualifying public services Other Reasons for loan discharge and cancellation include: You are a veteran disable as a result of service You are residing on Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income You