THE BULLETIN                                                 November 3, 2017
Center Stage Series
Anat Cohen Tentet
Saturday, November 4




ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ryan Sallans: "Gender Transitions: Scouting the Unknown" -- Author of  Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love, and Life, Sallans will present a lecture detailing his struggle with body image, an eating disorder, and coming out as transgender. He will explore themes of gender identity and expression and provide insight on how to best to foster trans-inclusivity on our campus. Wednesday, November 8, 6 p.m., Valders 206. Sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement and PRIDE.
 
J-term 2018 - There is a last minute OPENING in Paideia 450: English Theatre: Mirror of Society and the Human Condition (England/Scotland) - Contact [email protected] to apply. Course info.
 
SAC Cinema presents Wreck-It Ralph! This Disney film follows an arcade game villain who rebels against his role and aims to fulfill his dream of being a hero, but causes chaos for everyone around him in the process. Wreck-It Ralph is showing on Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Valders 206! Admission is FREE with CAF or $5 without. FREE popcorn while supplies last!

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Maybe not for everyone. Counseling Service and Residence Life are sponsoring Handling the Holidays workshops which will identify and provide tips around the various challenges of holiday breaks for students, as well as how to support friends who may struggle. November 9, 8:00 p.m. in Brandt Social Lounge, 9:00 p.m. in Ylvisaker Study Lounge and November 14, 8:00 p.m. in Mott Room, Dahl Centennial Union. Free holiday cookies provided! 

Already thinking longingly about Thanksgiving Break? Will you be on campus? No problem! Come enjoy Pulpit Rock Brewing Company's Thanksgiving Meal!
The meal is provided free of charge to Luther students. Pulpit will be open for lunch between 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 23. Please sign up using this form 
by Friday, 11/17 to get a seat! Please note this is a dry event. Any questions, please contact Michelle in the Diversity Center. 
 
Interested in stress-free holidays and finals? Find out how to move with ease using Alexander Technique. Students from all areas are welcome to join guest artist Laura Donnelly for an open masterclass from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, in Studio One, Center for the Arts. Sponsored by Luther College Wellness Program.
 
"Envisioned Worlds: Lithographs from the Hokes Archives," a collection of works depicting imaginary cultures with fabricated artifacts and hand printed bookplates, will be on display in the Kristen Wigley-Fleming Fine Arts Gallery in the Center for the Arts until December 8. Beauvais Lyons, director of the Hokes Archives, created all of the works in the exhibit. Lyons will give a presentation about his work at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9.
WINTER BIKE STORAGE is on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 from 3-6 p.m. Please bring your bike to Ashmore-Jewell Barn (Red Barn in Baker Village) to have it placed in secure, dry storage for the winter. Bike storage is FREE for all Luther students. Bikes must be registered at the Welcome Desk in the Union prior to being stored. Bikes will not be accepted unless they are registered.  
Stress Less Wellness Fair is Thursday 11/16 -- Wellness is hosting a health fair on Thursday, November 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Williams Lounge of the Union. A variety of opportunities will be available to help you stress less during the holiday season and the end of the semester crunch. Giveaways, free chair massages, blood pressure checks, flu shots, demonstrations, and more! Mark your calendars to swing by!
 
Chapel Note: Cathedral Choir will be singing on Wednesday, November 15 and NOT this coming Wednesday, November 8.
 
Refresh and De-stress November 9, from 6-8 p.m. in the Union, Mott-Borlaug Room. Four senior Social Work majors, in conjunction with other campus organizations, are providing a time and space to come and practice self-care in community. Come for the full 2 hours, or just stop by for 10 minutes to enjoy some yoga, art projects, snacks, meditation, and more with friends. All are welcome!
 
Art Exhibit -- Featuring a sequential series of photo collages with text created by Luther College alumna Sarah Frydenlund, "Rush In," is on display through December 15 in Preus Library.  
 
The Luther College Concert Band will present its fall concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 5, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. Under the direction of Joan deAlbuquerue, the Concert Band will perform "Heroes of the Regiment" by Joseph Turrin and "Dance Movements" by Philip Sparke, and concludes with Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Marquez.
 
Luther College's brass ensembles will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The concert features a performance of Michael Smith's composition "Out of the Depths, I Cry to Thee." This work was composed for the Commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and premiered during the Commemoration Service October 31. The piece features both the Luther College brass faculty and student performers.
 
The Luther College Jazz Band is performing a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. The concert program features various styles of music from swing to funk to mambo and will include works from Stan Kenton, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones and Neal Hefti. The Luther jazz combo Midnight Institute will perform "Lester Leaps In" by Lester Young. The quartet includes students Ben Ostrem and Peter Mathistad, tenor saxophone; Andrew Moore, guitar, Caleb Bendull, bass; and Josh Van Sant, drums.
 
Luther College's Philharmonia Orchestra will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 9, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. The evening's music features the Reformation Cantata, "Out of the Depths," by Brooke Joyce. In addition, they will perform Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 2; Fugue in Four Keyes on "The Shining Shore"; "Slane; "Serenade for Strings"; and "Jazz Pizzicato".
 
Luther College is hosting a Music Scholarship Audition Day for applied students Saturday, November 11. Activities for the day are geared toward students interested music at Luther who have already applied to the college. Registration deadline is Sunday, November 5; online registration is available.
 
RERUNS

RENT (the musical) will be performed in Jewel Theatre on November 10, 11, 16, 17 @ 7:30 p.m. and November 18 & 19 @ 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 or FREE with Luther ID. Tickets are available at tickets.luther.edu or at the Ticket Office.
 
The Diversity Center will have a Decorah Walmart shopping shuttle running from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4.  This is open to all students and there is no charge, but reservations are requested, please register here . Students should meet in front of the Union.  
 
SAC Entertainment presents, Erik Berry, this Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Marty's! Erik Berry  performs original, instrumental mandolin music inspired by Irish, bluegrass and old-time music as well as experimental, electronic music. He also performs with the Minnesota band, "Trampled by Turtles." He is a husband and father and is also a 1996 graduate of Luther College. Tickets are free with CAF and $9.
 
"Envisioned Worlds: Lithographs from the Hokes Archives," a collection of works depicting imaginary cultures with fabricated artifacts and hand printed bookplates, will be on display in the Kristen Wigley-Fleming Fine Arts Gallery in the Center for the Arts October 20-December 8. Beauvais Lyons, director of the Hokes Archives, created all of the works in the exhibit. Lyons will give a presentation about his work at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9.

Are you interested in meeting new people, helping your fellow peers, plan fun and creative activities, and know the referral resources on campus to help students meet their goals? Being a resident assistant might be for you! Residence Life is hiring for J-term and Spring Semester for upper-class halls. You must be a sophomore or older to apply and have at least at 2.5 GPA. Find application materials at  in the Residence Life Office, first floor of the Union, or online. 

Reminder that Monday (November 6) is the due date to apply to present your research at NCUR, to be held April 4-7, 2018 at the University of Central Oklahoma.  Apply at https://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/scholars/grants/ncur/application/.  Questions?  Contact the Dean's Office, x1005.

Interested in working for the Center for Sustainable Communities? The Center is hiring two Energy Educators, two Zero Waste Educators, and one Marketing and Communications Member for J-Term and Spring Semester 2018! See individual job descriptions and apply on the Sustainability website. Applications are due by November 17.
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity is collecting donations for "The Road Home" shelter in Madison, WI. Asking for donations of: diapers (4-6), baby wipes, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, bleach, paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, feminine hygiene products, hair care products designed for African American hair, deodorant, lotion, shampoo, gift cards. Donations can be placed in the plastic bins in Sampson-Hoffland study lounge, Jenson-Noble main office, Registrar's office, and 3rd floor of Olin by 5 p.m. on November 3. Questions?
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