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Center Stage Series
Sō Percussion
February 18, 2017
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Thursday, February 16 is National Anthropology Day! Stop by our table in the Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to win some Anthropology swag! Visit the Anthropology Lab on the 3rd floor of Koren building to check out cool artifacts, enjoy some treats, and learn about the ways to get involved. Or browse through anthropology books on special display at Preus Library!
Attend the Phi Beta Kappa lecture "Girl Power" focusing on matriarchal social organization among lemurs in Madagascar. The speaker is Patricia Wright, primatologist and distinguished service professor of anthropology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Tuesday, February 21, Valders 206, preceded by a reception.
Interested in some discussion of today's hot topics? The CEPE is offering a variety of book groups and a world news discussion - Sign up sheets on the Center's door (Olin 214) or
online. Faculty, staff, and students welcome. Contact
Victoria Christman with questions.
We at Luther College stand with and show support for all students of diverse backgrounds. Student Senate invites you to show your support for Luther students impacted by the Executive Order limiting Immigration into the United States. Read and endorse the statement
here.
Learn what to do when a friend needs help, how to prioritize laughter, how to help each other combat racial bias, and more! It's all in the February Issue of Luther's Student Health 101. Just click
here. To get each new issue by email please email
wellness@luther.edu.
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Paideia Research? Wondering how to keep track of your sources, create a bibliography and footnotes? Zotero (free application) helps you collect, manage, and cite your sources. Bring your laptop to our workshop and learn how to download Zotero and set it up to manage your resources (available for PCs and MACs). Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Preus Library, Curriculum Classroom (lower level of the Library), 7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Join filmmaker Charles Burnett and Africana Studies and English Professor Novian Whitsitt for a conversation on African Americans in cinema at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. The event is sponsored by Luther's Africana Studies Department, Paideia Endowment, Diversity Council, Sustainability, SAC Cinema, Just Action and Black Student Union.
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Join filmmaker Charles Burnett and Africana Studies and English Professor Novian Whitsitt for a conversation on African Americans in cinema at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. The event is sponsored by Luther's Africana Studies Department, Paideia Endowment, Diversity Council, Sustainability, SAC Cinema, Just Action and Black Student Union.
The Luther community is invited to attend an open forum session with the Dean for Institutional Equity and Inclusion candidate on Thursday, February 16, 1-2:00 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall. Candidate resume may be viewed in KATIE. Search for "Dean for Institutional Equity and Inclusion" and when prompted to enroll, accept. Please respect the candidates' privacy by not sharing their personal information and job search status with those outside the campus community. Questions? Contact
Kevin Kraus
.
Featuring a variety of works written by female jazz composers, Jon Ailabouni, Luther College adjunct faculty in music, will perform a trumpet recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall. His performance will feature works by Lil Armstrong, Bernice Petkere, Mary Lou Williams, Carla Bley and others.
As part of Luther College's observance of Black History Month, artist Muha Bazila will deliver a lecture titled
A Reflection of Art, Representation, and Black Militancy
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, in F.W. Olin Building, Room 102. Bazila explores the representation of black people in Brazilian art and also discusses his own work in the context of black militancy in Brazil.
Jonathon Struve, Luther College adjunct instructor in music, will perform a voice recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 16, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall. The recital will begin with Bach's Cantata BWV 82, "Ich habe genug," featuring performances by Luther faculty. The second half of his program will feature art songs by George Butterworth, Maurice Ravel and Francesco Paolo Tosti
J-term 2018 Off-campus Courses Announced! There will be an information meeting Thursday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. in Valders 206. There are 18 off-campus courses proposed for J-term 2018. Brochures will be available including application information.
Calling all juniors! Interested in becoming more involved as a member of the student body? Student Senate is looking for a junior class representative to serve for Spring Semester of 2017. To apply, write and send a letter by February 15 discussing your purpose for wanting to serve as a senator to
senate@luther.edu
. Questions? Contact us via email or talk with a current senator!
Luther magazine wants to share your study-away photos. Did you study away/abroad anytime between February 2016 and now? Please send up to 5 photos that best illustrate your experiences to
magazine@luther.edu
and we may publish one or more in the May 2017 issue of the
Luther Alumni Magazine
. Please submit photos by March 1. Tell us why you took each photo, what program you were on, and your class year.
The spring semester Strengths Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 18 from 1-4 p.m. in Olin 113. Students will take the StrengthsFinder Assessment and participate in the Strengths-Based Education Workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for seniors, juniors and sophomores to participate in Strengths if they have not already engaged through a class, team, or group during their time at Luther. Students please register by Thursday morning (February 16) and select February 18 Strengths-Based Education Workshop. Questions, contact strengths@luther.edu
Erdman Entrepreneurial Scholarship — Are you an entrepreneur? Have you started your own business? Then this scholarship is for you. The grand prize of $5,000 and the two runners–up prizes of $2,500 will be awarded to the top 3 businesses. Applicants can be students of any year and any major who have started and managed a business during their time at Luther. Completed applications are due by March 13, 2017 and the showcase/award ceremony is on April 11, 2017.
Click here
for more information & application. Questions? Contact
Teresa
.
The Summer Housing Office is hiring! There are several spots available this summer for responsible, enthusiastic, and outgoing individuals. Duties include facilitating client registrations, answering telephones, providing basic information about Luther/Decorah, and more. We want students with excellent communication skills, a strong ability to work independently and take direction from peers, and a focus on providing excellent customer service.
Click here
for a detailed position description and application. Questions? Contact
Mike Anderson.
Malta Semester:
If you're tired of cold and snow, spend next February-May studying on a beautiful Mediterranean island! Find out more at the Malta Program information meeting on Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.m. in Koren 218. Or, contact the
Center for Global Learning
or
Paul Gardner
for information about this Luther study abroad program.
SUMMER 2017 STUDENT/FACULTY COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: CALL FOR PROPOSALS. Application deadline: March 1.
Click here
for complete information.
Monday-Friday (February 13-17), Pound Ultimate will be tabling in the Marty's Lobby collecting discs for a developing youth camp in Armenia sponsored by Young Life. Every time you purchase a disc for $10, Pound will donate a disc of their own to the camp. In addition, when you donate a gently used disc to the camp, you may purchase a disc for $5. Monetary donations towards the camp are also accepted.
The 2017 Wii Bowling tournament started Monday, February 13 but you can still get a 4-person team together and be apart of the fun. Contact
Chauncy Eggland
or
Vicky Jaeger.
Tuesday, February 14 stop in the Book Shop for a Valentine's Day treat and, a one day only, in-store discount event.
Now through Saturday, February 18 stop in the Book Shop for our week of "Clearance Love" event. If you purchase 2 clearance items you get 20% off each item and if you purchase 3 or more clearance items you get 30% off each item.
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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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