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From the President's Office
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President Carlson, the Black Student Union and the Diversity Center are planning a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion at Luther. Our original plan was to hold an event the week of December 5, but due to the rush of the end of the semester, we have decided to hold the event during spring semester, once people have gathered back on campus after J-Term. Once a date is set, event details will be shared via the Bulletin and the Tuesday.
The Strategic Planning Committee invites all students to participate in open forums facilitated by strategic planning consultants Keeling & Associates. Open forums for students will be held from 9:40-10:40 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, in Peace Dining Room. The purpose of these discussions is to invite conversation, to listen to ideas and to begin to discuss potential areas of priority for the college's new strategic plan. The ideas, suggestions and comments that emerge from these discussions will be incorporated into a document that will be posted for review by the campus community in January.
In addition to the strategic planning open forums, all students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in an Idea Wall from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, on the first floor of Dahl Centennial Union. The Idea Wall is a public activity through which passersby can write comments and suggestions for the college's new strategic plan.
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A campus programming reminder to all that Tuesday, December 6 through Sunday, December 11 is considered Finals Prep Week and is intended to provide additional space for students to prepare for tests, papers, and finals. These six days are set aside for academic preparation for
finals, and Luther does not schedule public events during this time--including student led events. Exceptions include only athletic events, social gatherings, Christmas in the Union, and Kwanzaa.
The SAC Christmas Cheer Collection Day is Tuesday, December 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Marty's! Christmas music, hot chocolate, and treats will be provided for those who deliver their gifts. If you were not able to contribute to a family, but still wish to support Christmas Cheer, you are welcome to donate money to the Student Activities Office on or before collection day. This money will be used to purchase household items to supplement family gifts.
Christmas Caroling, Tuesday, December 6 - Students are invited to take part in making some joyful noise during shadow block. We'll meet outside the college ministries office in the CFL at9:30 (to be ready for our first singing stop at 9:40). Our goals will be to bring good cheer to the Luther community, show our appreciation for Luther faculty and staff, and have a Christmas-y good time. We'll conclude with hot cocoa and marshmallows in the CFL lobby.
White Ribbon Campaign
- The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. Wearing a white ribbon is a personal pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. If you would like a white ribbon, they will be available outside Marty's on December 6, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Senior Send-off: College Ministries invites the Luther community to pray for and bless seniors who are graduating at the end of this semester, or who will be off-campus next semester. These prayers will take place at Focus on Sunday, December 4 at 9:00 p.m. and during worship on Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Celebrate Kwanzaa at Luther - Kwanzaa Chapel will be held on December 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the CFL. The celebratory feast will be held on December 10 at 4 p.m. in Peace Dining Room. Those not on a meal plan can purchase tickets ($15) in the Diversity Center. Those with a meal plan, please
sign up here. This form closes at the end of Wednesday, December 7 with no flexibility. Anyone after that will have to pay the Diversity Center directly.
The Diversity Center has a student employment opportunity for a Communications Assistant. This position will start with Spring Term, February 1, 2017. Applicants must be available for interviews during January 2017, either in person or via Skype. A complete job description can be found
here
. Applications are available in the Student Employment Office, Main 27. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Effective December 1, 2016 under the Rechargeable Batteries and Cellphones Resolution Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency will not accept rechargeable and cellular telephones in the Winneshiek County Landfill. Luther College's Center for Sustainable Communities has partnered with
Call2Recycle
which provides free battery and cellphone recycling in North America. Information on accepted items and locations of receptacles can be found on the
Luther College Recycling
website
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 Santa will make an early stop in Decorah as Luther College celebrates "Christmas in the Union" from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, in the lobby of the Union.
Activities include crafts, readings from children's holiday books, music and games. There will be an opportunity for pictures with Santa by the fireplace from 5-6:30 p.m. Cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider will be served.
Make plans to attend stop by the Book Shop for Christmas in the Union, on December 7. The Book Shop will be open from
8:45am-6:30pm
for an all day Ugly Christmas Sweater party! Wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and receive a treat, sign the naughty or nice list, enjoy in-store promotions, free popcorn until its gone, and a special appearance by Buddy the Elf from
3:00pm-6:30 p.m
. This event if free and everyone is welcome!
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The Bulletin is published for the Luther Community by the Campus Programming Office every Tuesday & Friday when classes are in session. Copy deadline: 12 noon Monday for Tuesday's edition, 12 noon Thursday for Friday's edition. Each announcement will be be run a maximum of two times. Word limit: 75. Email:
bulletin@luther.edu
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