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but would serve him for a lifetime. In 1936, at age 16, Marvin Ramstad left the family farm in North Dakota after graduating from high school. He was headed to Pacific Lutheran College where his cousin, Anders Ramstad (for whom Ramstad Hall was later named), was a professor of science, mathematics and religion and dean of men.It was Anders Ramstad’s role as founder of the PLC football program that would change Marvin Ramstad’s life. “Dad spent two years at PLU earning his AA degree and absolutely
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found that giving systematically each month, instead of in one big annual lump sum, is much easier for them. Pete is an agent for State Farm, one of many companies that match gifts to PLU. “I strive to max out the matching gift program each year so PLU benefits,” Pete says. Having named PLU as a beneficiary of several life insurance policies, Pete and Joan are also members of the Heritage Society. “Giving back to PLU is a heart attitude,” Pete believes. “PLU would never ask you to give what you do
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program at PLU. His scholarship in entrepreneurship and innovation coupled with substantial executive-level industry experience and business ownership align with his teaching topics and create opportunities for students to engage both the theory and application of management in unique and powerful ways. Leveraging techniques and frameworks developed through research and practice, Dr. Brown engages students to apply their academic knowledge to live projects in the region and around the world. This
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International StudentsInternational students who have been admitted to PLU and enroll full-time are eligible for scholarships and grants funded by the university. Awards are intended to assist students in meeting the cost of the university’s tuition for the year. Awards made to students admitted into the undergraduate degree program can have their awards renewed for up to three additional years (if entering as a first year student, two additional years if entering as a transfer student
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finance expert and co-host of its weekly Smart Money podcast. Whether you are a recent graduate starting your career, in the middle part of your life, recently retired (or about to) or just living your best life, what Liz has to say will most likely be of interest to you. Know someone that could benefit by what Liz has to say? Share your invitation or bring them along!This program is graciously sponsored by the PLU Gender and Generosity Task Force, a group of PLU alumnae and friends working together
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support and appreciation for Pacific Lutheran University and its mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. Matching Gifts Corporate matching gifts are a great way for PLU alumni, parents, and friends to maximize personal contributions to the University and increase the impact of their gift. Thrivent Choice The Thrivent Choice program lets members recommend where some of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ charitable outreach funds support. By
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barriers”; “More broadly, literacy allows us to engage in constructive and informed dialogue.” Dr. Gardiner’s passion for sharing literature has only grown throughout her career. For ten years she taught kindergarten through third grade in the Chicago Public Schools. Following this she became a faculty member in the Reading and Language Program at National Louis University in Chicago and a faculty member at Otterbein University specializing in early literacy and children’s literature. In addition to
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July 7, 2008 Killer instincts To say the PLU volleyball team had a good fall 2007 season would be an understatement. For starters, they only lost three regular season games. In Northwest Conference play, they went 16-0. Part of that reason is Beth Hanna. The five-foot-11-inch outside hitter from Clackamas, Ore., made a major impact on the volleyball program – burn marks on the gymnasium floor type impact. As a first-year student, Hanna obliterated the 12-year school record for kills per game
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of Washington’s program. “(So) let’s all get together on this and make a difference,” he said. “We have everyday opportunities to help shift the culture.” Changing attitudes about not being engaged in the issue is a huge step in prevention. And small steps like wearing a T-shirt that speaks against violence or wearing a white pledge ribbon are ways to begin the conversation, Grove said. “It’s just a really easy way to do something that really requires very little time or effort but goes a long
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that changed when she came to PLU. Putnam was introduced to the Rieke Scholarship program, which is awarded to students who are committed to raising awareness about issues related to diversity, multiculturalism and social justice. It was then that Putnam realized her passion. “Being a Rieke Scholar absolutely opened my eyes to a world much larger than myself,” she said. For her, that meant becoming familiar with cultures and traditions that she never saw back home. As a diversity advocate, Putnam’s
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