LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2026 Vicki Pedersen Doctor of Philosophy What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? My favorite memory of my time at LSTC is the gift of deep friendships formed with graduate students from around the world. In class, as part of a resident community the first few years, in personal […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2026 Natalia Pierson What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? My favorite memory of my time at LSTC is all the times that I spent time with my neighbors and classmates. From watching the Grammys/Super Bowl/the election results, to worshipping together for dinner church, or game nights, I am […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2026 Denise Rector Were you the recipient of any major scholarships? What communities or people uplifted you during your studies? I am a grateful recipient of the 2025 Olson Award for Lutheran Women. My academic and dissertation advisor, Dr. Linda Thomas, was a knowledgeable, uplifting, and guiding process throughout my coursework, writing, […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2026 Laxmikanth Vardhanapu Master of Divinity What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? Worshiping in the original LSTC sanctuary and meeting Dr. Gordon Straw, whose words of encouragement and theological insight were deeply meaningful. What was the most meaningful class you took? The most meaningful class I took was […]
Fired Up for School Brings Energy, Equity, and Community to the Lakefront On Saturday, August 9, families, young people, and community members will gather at Promontory Point for Fired Up for School—an afternoon of music, games, raffles, and connection. Created by Dora Hopkins and co-sponsored by the Albert “Pete” Pero, Jr. and Cheryl Stewart Pero […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2025 Addy Stuever she/her and they/themMaster of Arts What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? I have many fond memories of walking to and from class with friends! I can count on any fellow LSTC student for laughter and good conversation. I want to give a special shoutout to […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2025 Ben Smith Master of Divinity What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? In 2022, I traveled with Dr. Rossing and Dr. Adam to Israel and the West Bank as part of a travel seminar to the Holy Land. It was an excellent group of people—students from LSTC and […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2025 Jan Frando Purba he/him/hisMaster of Arts What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? My favorite memory is being involved in the LSTC chapel ministry as a sacristan. As an international student it was a precious opportunity to be involved in a worship ministry with American Lutheran characteristics that […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2025 Rachel Perkins-Gama she/her/hersMaster of Divinity What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? My favorite memory from my time at LSTC was my trip to India in January of 2020. This trip was a great experience and opportunity to learn about the Christian churches in India and experience God’s […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2025 Aquilino “John” Perez he/him/hisMaster of Divinity What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? That’s easy, the many memories that were made in the Life Together Lounge. What a masterpiece of community. What was the most meaningful class you took? Has to be Pentateuch with KPA! Hands down. How […]
