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, Martin Luther, and the Power of the Past and of LanguageThe Contemplation of the Humanities Read Previous Ebenezer Scrooge, Martin Luther, and the Power of the Past and of Language Read Next The Contemplation of the Humanities LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022

LanguagesWaist-Deep in Mud Read Previous Learning to Pay Attention to the Environment and Religion with Professor Sarah Robinson-Bertoni Read Next The Importance of Dead Languages LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022

-shirts packed, which they’ve been handing out as appreciation gifts to speakers and others who have influenced their experience. For example, the group presented philosophy professor Ivo Assad Ibri from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo with one after he gave them a tour of his university and the University of Sao Paulo. “He was so touched,” Mulder said. “He said he would cherish the shirt as a reminder of our visit.” Mulder then recounted a conversation he with some local business

scholarships,” she said. “But gifts to fund the construction or renovation of academic facilities are a type of endowment in their own right. “It makes a terrific difference to the academic program. It makes PLU a stronger place. It is really good for students. The donors I’ve talked to believe this and that’s why they support PLU.” According to the university’s facilities master plan, the next major academic facility renovations are scheduled for Eastvold Hall, Rieke Science Center and portions of the

. Learning and TeachingConnection through Translation Read Previous Learning and Teaching with Professor Xi Zhu Read Next Dr. Torvend on Sustainability in Monastic Communities LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues: Issues of Gender in the Foreign Language Classroom May 26, 2022 Introduction May 26, 2022

this is either natural or standard. For many of my students, my classes were the least important aspect of their lives, so providing content for them in an accessible, humane and positive way was essential for their wellbeing and success.” Encouraging BiliteracyAll Tradition is Change Read Previous The Adaptation of Learning Read Next Greetings from the Dean LATEST POSTS Gaps and Gifts May 26, 2022 Academic Animals: Making Nonhuman Creatures Matter in Universities May 26, 2022 Gendered Tongues

generous scholarships. My PLU experience: Two questions seem to be repeated often while one is participating in their vocation as a student in the Lutedome. They are: 1) What will you do with your one wild and precious life; and 2) What does it mean to be a Lute? The answers to these questions seem to sum up my experience. What will I do? I probably have less of an idea then I did four years ago, but I do know that I am being called to serve with my unique gifts and talents, believing all people have

tool can also be used to collect higher stakes assignments such as a research paper, presentation (slides or video), or group project. Links to assignments can be posted to an online lesson page. When the instructor grades the assignment, grades and feedback can be automatically populated in the Sakai Gradebook. Tests & Quizzes Instructors may wish to utilize the Tests & Quizzes tool to collect assessments comprised of multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, or essay

retired in 1999 after a career in the university’s office of development and was a founder of Q Club. Berntsen said Forness loved the Northwest and PLU, and returned to visit often. He was a regular at homecoming, a longtime member of Q Club and tried to stay involved with the university in spite of living at such a distance. Not long ago Forness called Berntsen and said, “Why don’t we get our class to give $100,000 to PLU? I’ll give $10,000 if you will.” In addition to their own gifts, the two

photography, naturalism and education synergized and led him to his current career. Now 35, Miller is both a nationally acclaimed professional photographer and a photography teacher at Forest Charter School in Nevada City, Calif. He also continues to guide outdoor-adventure trips all over the world. “Being a nature photographer is one the best gifts in the world,” Miller says. “I get to go to the coolest places in the world at the best time of the year when the conditions are at their best.” Read Previous