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Last chance (this spring) for feedback on college priorities:
Revamp Paideia?
Make Luther "radically inclusive"?
Create off-campus "hubs" for internship/study away opportunities?
Join members of the Strategic Planning Committee at one of our final open forums of the semester. This is your chance this spring to help us decide what matters most for the future of Luther!
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Open Forum Sessions
Tuesday, May 2, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Dahl Centennial Union, Mott Room
Thursday, May 4, 9:40-10:50 a.m. Preus Library, Hovde Room
Friday, May 19, 10:00-11:00 a.m.,
Dahl Centennial Union, Mott Room
Friday, May 19, 2:00-3:00 p.m.,
Dahl Centennial Union, Mott Room
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The Luther College Chamber Orchestra will perform a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. The Chamber Orchestra will perform Five Pieces for String Orchestra by Paul Hindemith, Mozart's Serenade for Winds in C minor, Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra by Igor Stravinsky and Anton Webern's Five Pieces for Orchestra.
Three Luther faculty-staff members (Amanda Bailey, Joan Albuquerque, & Kevin Wenger) paired with three students (Stephen Ster, Joshua Weisenburger, Jessia Skjonsb) from the ballroom club go head to head in "Dancing with the Luther Stars. The event returns to bring excitement and friendly rivalry to campus at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. Sponsored by Luther College Ballroom & Swing and SAC Special Events.
If you are planning to register for summer credits at Luther and will need financial aid, please complete the Summer Financial Aid Application here. Call 563.387.1018 to schedule an appointment regarding summer aid options. Please see Financial Aid if you need information regarding courses at other colleges.
Human rights lawyer Kathy Manley will join Ikraan Abdurahmān and Mariam Abu-Ali, whose brothers were imprisoned under the auspices of terrorism-related investigations, to discuss their experiences with the U.S. justice system and the Patriot Act in a panel titled "Islam and Pre-emptive Incarceration" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in Olin 102. The lecture is sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement and the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms.
Luther will host Iowa Representative Mark Smith as keynote speaker for the annual Don Kemp Memorial lecture, which honors the life of Luther College social work faculty member Don Kemp. The lecture will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 in Baker Commons. In his talk, "Social Workers Stand Up," Smith will discuss the connection between social work and social policy, and how he has embodied this in his career as a social worker and elected official.
Are you interested in learning more about interfaith activism and dialogue? Join the rebooting of Luther College's Interfaith Student Group. People of ALL backgrounds (religious or not) are welcome. Meetings will begin in the fall. Any level of commitment welcome. Contact Rebecka Green, Asha Aden, or Pastor Mike for more information.
The Book Shop is sponsoring a Star Wars Party on Thursday, May 4, 9:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. . Derek Sweet will be signing his new book "Star Wars in the Public Square: The Clone Wars as Political Dialogue" from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. There will be games, discounts, food, and more. Wear any Star Wars attire and receive 25% off any 1 item. May the 4th be with you....
Move Out Helpers Wanted: The Sustainability Office is seeking students to work or volunteer on behalf of an organization to assist with move out waste diversion efforts. Join our crew for the week and help minimize the amount of waste sent to the landfill by talking to students about donation options, organizing move out rooms and perhaps even doing a little bit of dumpster diving. To get on the schedule, sign up by May 5.
The 32nd annual Luther College Entrepreneurial Showcase was held Tuesday, April 11, in Peace Dining Room. This year, six student entrepreneurs were selected as finalists for the program displayed their ventures during the networking session. Sophomore Jason Lewis received the grand prize of $5,000 for his company Jim Bob's Painting. Senior Jackson VanKirk and sophomore Anna Helt won $2,500 as the runners up. Emily Schroeder, Belal Krayem and Kyle Livingood were finalists.
Fifth Annual Economics Senior Workshop 2017: Choice Matters ⎯ How Economics Shapes Your Life, Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m. in F.W. Olin Building. Funded by the Bert M. and O. Dahl Chair in Economics and Business. Free food and drink!
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Doing some 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, May 3, Curriculum Classroom (lower level), Preus Library, 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
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ATTENTION ALL SHUTTLE RIDERS -- The 2017-2018 shuttle schedule is now available online at luther.edu/shuttle. This fall, Chicago Midway Airport will be a new pick-up and drop-off location along with minor changes for our continuing routes. As a reminder, shuttle tickets MUST be purchased a minimum of 24 HOURS n advance of the INITIAL departure time or there will be an additional handling fee.
The Religion Department will host Daniel A. Morris for a lecture as part of the "Who Do You Trust" Religion Forum Series on Tuesday, May 2 in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206. Morris's lecture, "Trusting a God of Justice: On Forgiveness and the Unarmed Black Man," questions the trustworthiness of law enforcement and the media in a time when the murders of innocent, unarmed black people have shocked the nation.
Want to take part in Luther College’s symposium “The Reformation of Everything, 1517-2017” on October 31, 2017 to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation? The committee charged with organizing the symposium is now accepting proposals for presentations, performances, and exhibits on any aspect of the Reformation or its legacy. Submit your proposal here. Review will begin on May 7. Questions? Contact Robert Christman. Open to all emeriti, faculty, staff, and students.
The Music Department presents a concert featuring the Aurora and Norsemen choirs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall.
Aurora will perform works by Libby Larsen, Antonio Vivaldi and Gwenyth Walker. Highlights of Norsemen's set include works by two Luther alumni composers, Ralph Petersen '66, and James Deignan '15, as well as Brad Printz.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department presents Gina Gionfriddo's "
Becky Shaw
,"
April 28-29
and
May 5-6
in Storre Theatre.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29; 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5; and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. T
ickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door, online or
via the Luther Ticket Office
. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.
CEPE Great Book Giveaway - The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement invites faculty, staff, and students to the end-of-year GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY! Tuesday, May 2, 9:40-10:50, Olin 214. Come and take a look at some of the books that will help shape next year’s “Difficult Conversations” theme and Fall book groups. Enter the raffle to win a free book! Treats provided. Email cepe@luther.edu with questions.
Leboy Oltimbau and Musa Kamaika, members of the Maasai tribe of Tanzania will perform traditional and contemporary Maasai dancing and singing, inviting the audience to join in. The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. in Marty’s, Dahl Centennial Union on Friday, April 28. The event is sponsored by the Luther College Diversity Center, Student Activities Council Leadership Council and the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department.
The Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. The ensemble will perform works by Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Bill Holman, Moises Simons, Charles Mingus and Thad Jones. Also performing in the concert is the Supersax Ensemble.
Leboy Oltimbau and Musa Kamaika, Maasai cultural guides, will hold several events as part of their residency at Luther. On Sunday, April 30, Oltimbau and Kamaika will present the talk “Culture Change Among the Maasai of Tanzania” at 7 p.m. in Room 206 of Valders Hall of Science. They will share experiences and observations about how their culture is changing in the 21st century.
Religion Forum, May 2 in Valders 206 at 6 p.m. Dr. Daniel Morris from Augustana College will lecture on “Trusting a God of Justice: On Forgiveness and the Unarmed Black Man”. In the wake of several recent murders of innocent unarmed black men, a strange phenomenon has developed: members of the press routinely ask family members if they will forgive their loved ones' killers. This lecture is part of the Who Do You Trust Theme. Reception following.
FOUND: Blue skateboard in the library, Wednesday, April 19. Claim at the library circulation desk.
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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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