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these topics.  Connected Residence Hall: Tingelstad Hall. This community has gendered wings with gendered bathrooms; if you identify as Trans* or Gender Nonconforming, please contact Residential Life for additional information. Connected course(s): First-year STEM House residents will be enrolled in a linked PLUS 100: Transitions to PLU course connected with the STEM House .Wellness HouseWellness House is for students interested in conversations and activities that promote and sustain healthy

the editor in chief of South Sound magazine and 425 magazine , both regional, award-winning lifestyle publications. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1998, and enjoys coming back to campus to talk to students about media-related topics. Kevin Knodell ’11 Kevin is a freelance multimedia journalist and comic writer. He’s currently a senior contributor at the digital military affairs publication War Is Boring. He was the editor for WIB’s Iraq field coverage from 2014-15. His work has

Wang Center Research GrantsThe Wang Center Research Grant Program is designed to support students, faculty, and faculty-student teams that seek to conduct original research in an international setting. Consideration is also given to proposals seeking to conduct research within the United States on topics that underscore the connection of the local and global issues of diversity, social justice and sustainability. Proposals are reviewed by the Global Education Committee for recommendation to the

help you feel the same excitement I am as we head into a new school year. Many Lutes have been asking me about PLU’s incoming class. The value of higher education, changing admission practices and decreasing enrollment are hot topics nationally. Despite the challenges faced by higher education throughout the country, PLU’s enrollment numbers for 2023-2024 are stronger than anticipated. I’m delighted to share that 667 first-year students and 126 transfer students have made plans to attend PLU in the

Benson Summer Research Fellowship ProgramWhat are you doing next Summer? If you’re interested in history, economics, business, health care, innovation studies, or a range of allied topics, you may want to consider a Benson Student-Faculty Summer Research fellowship, which will pay you for conducting research with a PLU faculty member. Benson research fellowships are sources of funding for undergraduate students who want to work 20 hours a week with faculty members on a project of mutual

Partlowe Lefvre, a member of the Women’s Debate Institute. Together, they created the inaugural Women’s Round Robin. In a round robin-style debate everyone debates each other and whoever has the highest score at the end is the winner. The women’s round robin was hosted at PLU on March 11, 2016, the day before the Betsy Karl Invitational. Eight teams, comprised of two women each, debated current events. Some of those topics pertained specifically to women, but the focus was more about encouraging female

. Johanne (Jo) Madsen, 2016Jo is currently working for State Farm as a claim handler and is excited about learning more about insurance hands-on. She is still working towards going back to school for her masters, but is enjoying learning about economics outside “theory land” as it is a great way for her to find out what topics she wants to dive into when she returns to school. Elizabeth (Molly) Maloney, 2016Elizabeth (Molly) Maloney is continuing her studies at University of California, Irvine, where

Foundation whose purpose is to involve the Benson children and their families in charitable activities on behalf of supported organizations.Current Endowed ChairDr. Wendy GardinerDr. Wendy Gardiner is the current Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education at PLU. Her teaching and scholarship address equity literacy teacher education and new teacher mentoring. Dr. Gardiner publishes and presents nationally on these topics. She is also co-primary investigator on the National Science

you will be admitted or readmitted to the United States. Use the following information to prepare yourself before seeking admission to the U.S. Always consult with International Student Services (ISS) if you have any questions. Topics: A. What documents do you need to reenter the U.S.? B. How to renew F-1 visa? C. Automatic Visa Revalidation D. Travel to a Third Country E. Traveling for Canadian Students F. Travel while on Post-completion OPT G. Extended Stay Outside the U.S.Questions?For any