Entries by Leah Matzke

Ladies’ Auxiliary Pledge Support

The MLC Ladies’ Auxiliary held their annual fall meeting October 15. This year they pledged more than $30,000 for two dozen projects—in addition to their standing projects: MLC scholarships, Daylight USA, and the MLC library. To learn more about this active organization, visit mlc-wels.edu/ladies-auxiliary.

MLC National Distinctions

MLC is Nationally Ranked! #3 Martin Luther College was ranked #3 in the nation for most affordable online master’s programs in education by The Best Master’s Degrees, a website devoted to grad program information sharing.   #5 Martin Luther College was ranked #5 in the nation for affordability by MONEY magazine. In addition, MLC made […]

EmbARK on a Journey

 with the 2017 Alumni Tour All WELS members are invited to join us for an affordable, enjoyable, educational, and remARKable tour to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. In addition to seeing spectacular sites, MLC Alumni Tours offer daily worship opportunities and fellowship with like-minded believers. This year’s highlights will include the Ark Encounter, the Creation […]

Experiencing Hmong culture

The Hmong new year was celebrated by 11 MLC students on Sunday, November 20. They joined the members of Immanuel Hmong Ev. Lutheran Church in St Paul, MN, for a special new year worship service and celebration. Congregation members and an MLC student wore traditional Hmong new year clothing. Students also experienced Hmong culture and […]

Thai Village Comes to MLC

From handmade ornaments to jewelry, scarves to purses, and Bible covers to nativity sets, you’ll enjoy seeing the handiwork of Thai artisans. Items may be purchased during open display hours or ordered for later delivery. Take 2 minutes now and click on www.thaivillage.org to read more about how Thai Village grew out of WELS mission […]

First-Year Students’ First Impressions

Arianna Sanchez (WISCO / St. Peter-Milwaukee WI) My favorite thing would have to be Monday night Compline. It’s such a great time to reflect on the Word of God.     Jonah Backus (New London HS / Emmanuel-New London WI) MLC is an amazing environment for learning and being encouraged in the faith, all the […]

Advent Devotions – A Gift for You

Isaiah Had Foretold It is MLC’s new devotion book, this one containing 25 spiritual encouragements, one for each day of December until Christmas. You may enjoy this book in hard copy, download it onto your device, or simply read it online. It will be available for ordering or for online viewing after November 20 at […]

Spanish Immersion Equips for Ministry

Professor Paul Bases took 37 participants on this summer’s Spanish immersion experience to Argentina. The annual five-week, six-credit immersion course includes homestay programs, seven hours of daily language instruction, guided excursions, tango classes, and a weekend gaucho ranch excursion. Most notably, students are required to take a Spanish-only pledge, speaking nothing but Spanish for the […]

MLC Golf Classic

Tuesday, October 25, 2016, Dennis Jaspersen (Thrivent Financial) chairman of the MLC Golf Classic Committee, presented MLC student representative Monica Pappenfuss  with a check for $38,345. Since its beginning in 1993, the Golf Classic has donated over $750,000 to the college for campus improvements and student assistance. This year’s contributions will be used for student […]