Coming in The Lutheran in November

Readers,

Pacific Lutheran University's global-studies program is featured in the November issue of The Lutheran, which includes its annual look at higher education.

I look at how it's become part of PLU's DNA since 9/11, as well as future challenges and changes PLU has in its delivery of programs. 

One thing we'll see at PLU and already are seeing at places like California Lutheran University is providing the study-away experience at home to students who can't go abroad, due to cost. That happens through finding opportunities for learning and service in local immigrant communities. 

We can also anticipate PLU and Region 1 synods perhaps beginning the conversation about meshing synod companion relationships with university study-away programs, to some extent.

Charles Bergman, PLU educator and study-away pioneer, is featured in my piece. Chuck takes students to Antarctica during J-term.

Rachel Pritchett, communicator