Luther College's brass ensembles will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on the Luther campus. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission. Made up of nearly 100 student musicians, Luther's brass ensembles include the Brass Choir, Horn Ensemble, Trumpet Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Trombone Ensemble and Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble.
Come to Hovde Lounge on Tuesday, April 11 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. for the Asian Studies Party - ASIA: More Important Than Ever. There will be conversation, pizza, sushi, and soda pop.
Preparing an application for a competitive fellowship, scholarship, or grant — Join us Thursday, April 13 at 9:40 a.m. in Olin 101 to learn about the nationally competitive awards that Luther College nominates students and alumni. From a Fulbright to a Udall, all of the awards have unique qualities that will engage your intellect and curiosity about the world. Visit: https://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/scholars/fellowships/. For more information on applying for awards in the 2017-2018 application year, contact Ann Landstrom, fellowship advisor.
Netflix has launched a series, 13 Reasons Why, based on a popular novel. The fictional story is a cautionary tale of a young girl’s suicide. JED Foundation and SAVE have released these talking points to consider if you choose to watch. If you are feeling suicidal Counseling Service can serve as a resource. If a friend is considering suicide, you may schedule a consultation with a counselor to discuss ways to help your friend.
Attention Graduating Seniors (and other interested students): Learn about loan repayment options at the TRIO workshop “Ready, Set, No More Debt” on Tuesday, April 11 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Hovde Room, Preus Library. Find out about loan servicers, repayment plans, loan forgiveness, and best practices for accelerated loan repayment through hands-on activities (bring your laptop). Everyone is welcome! Presenters are Aaron Steffens with Financial Aid, and Vanessa Wiest ’10 with Residence Life.
Informational Session for January Term 2018 Paideia 450 Islam in Europe: Politics, Religion and Refugees on Monday April 10, 4-5 p.m. in Larsen 120. Professors Todd Green and Carly Hayden Foster will provide information about this upcoming J-term course, and will answer your questions. Any students interested in this J-term experience are welcome to attend.
Having worked in the thick of the migrant crisis in Europe, Benjamin M. Stoltenburg, Ph.D., an instructor of language and cultural integration strategies from Münster, Germany, will deliver a lecture titled "The European Refugee Crisis-Germany's Answer" at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 12, in Olin 102. The event is part of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement's spring series of panels titled "Tough Talk, Calm Voices."
Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, Tau Delta Gamma will be teaming up with the American Red Cross to host our annual blood drive. This will take place in Brunsdale Lounge (between Miller Hall and Dieseth Hall) between 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Click here to save 15 minutes when donating blood. Click here to book an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome.
Preus Library's annual National Library Week book sale will be held from Monday, April 10 to Tuesday, April 18. Hundreds of hardcover and paperback books will be available for purchase in the library. Prices will decline daily.
If you missed Mike Osterholm's thought-provoking lecture, stop in and pick up a signed copy of his book, Deadliest Enemy, while they are still available.
Stop in the Book Shop NOW until Saturday, April 22 for our Garage Sale Event. We have select items priced from .45 cents to $25 dollars. Items are limited so stock up on these garage sale priced items while you can!
