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with her extraordinary ordination in Chicago at the age of 27. That meant Rude was ordained outside the requirements of the ELCA and thus recognized by her congregation as a pastor, but not by the ELCA. In 2011, her ordination was recognized by the ELCA and she became an official member of the church’s clergy. “In our modern political climate, as well as the Lutheran church, there is often a sense of ‘let’s just all more or less be the same and get along,’” Rude said. “I’m more passionate about how

Holywell Trust,” and researching and reviewing the work of a peace organization in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her tenacious networking and research into Derry’s rich cultural, political and religious history, as well as its peace communities, have allowed her to craft an unforgettable itinerary for participants. Ann Kelleher FACULTY LEADER: Ann Kelleher, Ph.D. LOCAL SPONSORS: The Junction and Holywell Trust ACCOMMODATIONS: Maldron Hotel Derry COST*: $1,950; includes accommodation, breakfasts, five

also majoring in something I’m passionate about. I’m really interested in politics and government as well as journalism. I’m currently a political science and communication double major.” Gurjot Kang ’21A current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall. 4. Financial aid is confusing.It’s OK to ask a lot of questions about financial aid. And getting a lot of answers might generate even more questions. It’s important to advocate for yourself — it’s your

Center and Jon Faddis and The Carnegie Hall Big Band. Learn more Regent Spotlight Serving from afar Thorhild Widvey is the only member of the Board of Regents who lives in Norway. She’s a Norwegian politician and member of the country’s Conservative Party. Her political career started at 22 years old. She served as a member of parliament starting in 1989, and most recently served as minister of culture (2013-15) and minister of petroleum and energy (2004-05). “I really believe in the relationship

statewide child advocacy agency, doing policy work and political organizing around children’s issues. After graduation, I hope to move back to the Pacific Northwest and work on children’s policy issues. Stacie Lintvedt Hanson, Class of 2001

traditional paradigms — as she did with her extraordinary ordination in Chicago at the age of 27. That meant Rude was ordained outside the requirements of the ELCA and thus recognized by her congregation as a pastor, but not by the ELCA. In 2011, her ordination was recognized by the ELCA and she became an official member of the church’s clergy. “In our modern political climate, as well as the Lutheran church, there is often a sense of ‘let’s just all more or less be the same and get along,’” Rude said

balance between that but also majoring in something I’m passionate about. I’m really interested in politics and government as well as journalism. I’m currently a political science and communication double major.” Gurjot Kang ’21A current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall. 4. Financial aid is confusing.It’s OK to ask a lot of questions about financial aid. And getting a lot of answers might generate even more questions. It’s important to advocate for

, who majored in political science at Pacific Lutheran University, serves as Spaceworks’ development coordinator, a position she says “entails cultivating a lot of relationships in Tacoma with people who are interested in investing their time, money or other resources in our work.” Monthy’s natural gifts and charisma, her teammates say, is key to the success she’s enjoyed at Spaceworks. “It takes a certain personality to be successful at fundraising,” said Heather Joy, Spaceworks’ manager. “Kate has