CAMPUS NEWS
NEW Dual-Degree Program
A new partnership between Wisconsin Lutheran College and Rush University in Chicago provides students with an opportunity to obtain both a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Sport and Exercise Science from WLC and a Master of Science in Respiratory Care degree in just five years. The program at Rush University offers advanced practice preparation in multiple areas, including critical care, neonatal care, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Students will obtain hands-on experience in this rapidly growing field at top-tier academic medical centers in Chicago.
Honors Program Project
Ella Kramer, a December 2020 graduate, created three stunning, all-original dresses last semester for her Honors Program thesis project, titled “Textile Texts.” Each dress represented a female character found within a “Great Book” studied in the program. Kramer chose to depict Penelope from Homer’s Odyssey, Grete from Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, and Antigone from the eponymous play by Sophocles. “Antigone stood out because of the agency she displays, that is, how she creates the space in her story to make her own decisions,” shared Kramer. Her project began with researching the three literary women in order to analyze the level of character development attributed to them by their male authors. Kramer then interpreted her findings by sketching out the basic design of each dress. “Then … I sewed a lot!” she said. “I wanted to hone my skills of working without pre-made patterns, so all of the designs were completely original.” In mid-November, Kramer presented a lecture in the Center for Arts and Performance in which she explained her project and showcased the magnificent dresses. Kramer’s project was funded by a generous grant from the Christian Women’s Leadership Circle.
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