THE BULLETIN                                                  September 29, 2017
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please join WGST for our fall 2017 Price Lecturer, Dr. Karin Friederic will give a lecture titled, "Women's Rights, Gender Violence, and Body Politics in Coastal Ecuador" on Monday, October 2 in OLIN 102 from 5 to 6 pm. In this talk, Dr. Friederic examines how human rights discourses and institutions have changed gender norms and responses to gender violence in rural Ecuador. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Chances are someone you care about will be in an abusive relationship, you can help.  Join us for the Escalation Workshop on Thursday, October 5 , 7:00-8:30 p.m.
in Olin 102. The Workshop includes a film and discussion that will help you identify unhealthy relationships and give tools on how to help. Sponsored by Counseling Service, Wellness, NASA, Student Life, Active Minds and Helping Services for Children and Families.
 
Contemplating change as both a powerful tool of construction and a disruptive act, Susan Schmidt, Luther assistant professor of social work, will present the first lecture in the Paideia Texts and Issues Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall. Using dissertation research from interviewing unaccompanied migrant children, Schmidt will talk about what she found when analyzing interviews with Central American and Mexican children. Reception will follow.

Flu Prevention Event! The Norse Blue Flupalooza will be held on Wednesday, October 4 in the Dahl Centennial Union from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  Cookie and coffee coupons for the Norse who fight the flu! Help protect our Luther Community from the Flu!  #GETVACCINATED. Cost: staff and faculty $25 paid at time of service (cash or check only), students $25 (may charge student account).    

Faculty, staff and students are able to secure their Christmas at Luther 2017: The Tree of Life My Soul Hath Seen tickets online starting October 5 at 9 a.m. If you have not yet set up your online ticketing account, please contact the Ticket Office at 563.387.1357. For more information, check out CAL Faculty/Staff page or CAL Student page . On October 11 tickets go on sale to all Luther College current parents and alumni.
 
Blessing of Animals on Feast Day of St. Francis -- Bring your pet for a brief blessing of the animals on Wednesday, October 4, 12:00 noon at Bentdahl Commons.  Join us in celebrating St. Francis' love for animals and all of creation. 
Wondering how to keep track of your sources, create a bibliography and footnotes? Zotero ( a free application) helps you collect, manage, and cite your sources with a click of a button. 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, October 4 in Hovde Room (Preus Library).
The Luther College political science department, Luther College social work program and the American Association of University Women is hosting a local political candidate forum from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 5, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206.

Decolonizing Lutheranism-Philadelphia November 2- 5. An application for students interested in attending the conference on forming churches as inclusive communities is at the College Ministries Facebook page. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m.
 
SAC Concerts is proud to present Ben Rector on Saturday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office or online (free with CAF, $25 without). Get your tickets before they sell out and join us for an amazing acoustic evening.  

Recreational Services is looking for student work in the following areas: Outdoor Recreation and Intramurals. Please see the website for qualifications and application forms. 
 
Trail Ride: Sunday, October 1 - Outdoor Rec goes to Village Creek Bible camp for a horse trail ride. Cost is $18. Sign up by Thursday, September 28.
 
Archery Tournament: Saturday, September 30 - 1 p.m. on the lower fields. Come try your hand at shooting a bow. All equipment provided and no sign-ups necessary.
 
Overnight Campout: Join the Outdoor Rec staff as we enjoy the fall weather. Reservations are necessary by October 5. Sign up here.  
 
Interested in voicing your opinion in public polls? The Political Science Senior Seminar is conducting research on polling techniques! Follow the Norse Organization for Research and Polling- NORP on Facebook. NORP puts out various polls in regards to opinions about the Luther campus and Decorah community. Not on Facebook? Find us on Twitter @lcnorp or email [email protected].  

RERUNS
Sophomore Study-Away Scholarship Give Away! October 11,  7-9 p.m., Farwell Lounge. All sophomores are invited hear stories and engage in conversation with others who have been transformed by the study away experience. All sophomore attendees are eligible to win one of three $1000 scholarships towards your own study away experience!  Pre-Registration is required by  October 6 ,  snacks provided. Spots are limited. Register EARLY! Visit  luther.edu/global-learning   to register.
 
Judith Saxton, trumpet, will perform a guest recital, featuring Luther College faculty artists Miko Kominami and John Cord, at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 30, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. Saxton will also hold a master class at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, in the Orchestra Rehearsal Room in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music.

Monday, October 2, from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. NIACC in Mason City is hosting a free workshop "Being Black in Iowa." A member of the NEIA Peace and Justice Center will be attending this workshop and has room in her car for a couple people. Please email Victoria Christman , if you would like to attend or if you have questions.

Reminder: Key requests must be picked up at Facilities Services within 30 days. Students who were supposed to pick up keys in August or early September this year must pick up keys by October 2. Any keys not picked up by October 2 will be pulled. At that point, the department head will need to make a  fixit.luther.edu  request again. Contact Facilities, 387-1146, with questions.
 
Decorah Walmart Shopping Shuttle, Saturday, September 30. No charge, please meet in front of the Union. Sign up here. Please contact the Diversity Center with any questions, 387-1014 or [email protected].

FALL CAREER FAIR ! Students/all majors. The FALL CAREER FAIR is almost here! Plan to attend on Tuesday, October 3 in the Dahl Centennial Union from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Over 45 organizations will be here to visit with students about internships, part-time and full-time career opportunities.  Bring your resumes! This is a great opportunity to network with many employers. You won't want to miss this one! Sponsored by the Career Center.
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