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discussion of issues that matter to that community."- Sergia Hay But this is a debate, along with many others, that must be addressed. Even the stance on abortion by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) — the national organization affiliated with Lutheran institutions of higher learning, including PLU — leaves room for discussion. According to the ELCA’s social statement: “Christians are united in Christ through faith with both the freedom and obligation to engage in serious moral

1997. “It doesn’t mean they didn’t want what was best for me.” Still, she remembers her mother’s reaction: “You have ideas above your station, young lady.” As Ellard-Ivey would discover, it’s not easy being first. Students whose parents or siblings have not attended college face significant hurdles when they choose higher education. Many not only lack cash, but they also may be deficient in the kind of social and cultural capital that their peers with college-educated parents gain as a birthright

taught at PLU since 1997. “It doesn’t mean they didn’t want what was best for me.” Still, she remembers her mother’s reaction: “You have ideas above your station, young lady.” As Ellard-Ivey would discover, it’s not easy being first. Students whose parents or siblings have not attended college face significant hurdles when they choose higher education. Many not only lack cash, but they also may be deficient in the kind of social and cultural capital that their peers with college-educated parents gain

of PLU’s School of Business, where she received both her bachelors and masters degrees. In her 44 years of work with PLU, she served in the School of Business for 20 years, including becoming the Associate Dean, later she was Vice President for Admissions, and afterwards Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Special Academic Programs. Laura earned her Doctorate in Education from Seattle University and has a special spot in her heart for transfer students, as she was one herself, transferring

Scholarships and Grants for Graduate StudentsAs our mission at PLU encourages service and care, we truly care about making the PLU graduate studies affordable for anyone desiring financial aid. Each of our graduate programs offers unique scholarships with varying monetary awards. Please take a look at the sites listed below for possible scholarships and grants that could apply to you. Applicants for graduate admission can apply for the following scholarships if available for the program they

talking to PLU alumni and friends about their estate plans. While we are constantly inspired by those who have put great thought into their plans (and perhaps even included charity in those plans!), it is clear that not enough people have created a will (or trust) to provide for their family and causes they care about when they die. FreeWill was created to help solve the crisis of estate planning in America. Despite the best efforts of many, studies reveal that the vast majority of Americans do not