September 28, 2018
The BULLETIN
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Friday & Saturday
September 28-29, 2018
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The Luther College Writers Festival celebrates the rich diversity of contemporary imaginative writing, fosters conversation among readers and writers, and explores the ways in which highly crafted literature plumbs the human condition and illuminates readers' spiritual and moral imagination.
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Artist Residency:
David Gonzalez
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Friday & Saturday
September 28-29, 2018
Nationally acclaimed storyteller, poet and musician David Gonzalez will present "The Power of Your Own Story".
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Flu Prevention Event!
The 3rd Annual Norse FLUPALOOZA will be held Tuesday,October 9 in the Union from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Coupons for a FREE cookie or coffee to the Norse who help fight the flu! #FIGHTFLU Help protect yourself and 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).
Sophomore Study-Away Scholarship Give Away!
October 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Peace Dining Room. 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 noon on October 19. Snacks provided. Spots are limited. Register EARLY! Visit
luther.edu/global-learning
to register.
At a time of heightened political relevance
, Carly Hayden Foster, Luther College associate professor of political science, and Luther students Madeline Lomprey and Elena Pinnow will explore multiple perspectives on immigration law in
Dreaming with Our Eyes Open: Staying Informed about DACA"
at 7 p.m., October 2, in the Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall.
Take an alcohol screening
, get a free drink! Counseling Service and Wellness in partnership with Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health are offering an opportunity to check in on your alcohol choices and learn more about low risk use. Receive a coupon for a Nordic Brew shake for completing and reviewing an alcohol use screening form. Tuesday, October 2, 5:00-7:00 p.m in the Dahl Centennial Union Lobby.
Hank Pellissier, founder and director of the Brighter Brains Institute in San Francisco, California, will present "Nigeria: Religion and Humanism," 6 p.m. Monday, October 1, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 262. Sponsored by the Luther College Psychology Department, Center for Ethics and Public Engagement, and the Dean's office,
Harpsichordist Kathryn Reed
, Luther College instructor of music, with the collaboration of fellow Luther College colleagues Heather Armstrong, oboe; Carol Hester, flute; and Philip Borter, Baroque cello, will present a recital featuring Baroque music in the French style. The recital will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 5, in in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall.
Culinary archaeologist and lecturer Daniel Serra,
from Malmo, Sweden, will give a presentation titled "Viking Age Food—Looking for a Lost Food Culture" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the F.W. Olin Building, Room 102. Serra's newest book "An Early Meal – a Viking Age Cookbook & Culinary Odyssey" will be available for purchase and signing at the presentation.
“The Appening”
is welcome to all Baker residents! Everyone will get an introduction and tutorial on how to use the energy monitoring website, and some great snacks! All you need is an electronic device to access the website. One informational poster for each unit will be handed out, but everyone is encouraged to come! The Appening is happening on October 4 from 7-9 p.m. in Shirley Baker Commons. The CSC looks forward to seeing you there!
Local candidates
running in the November election will be available to respond to questions at a candidate forum 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 4, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206. It is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Luther College Social Work Program, Luther College Political Science Department and the Luther College Center for Ethics and Public Engagement.
FALL CAREER FAIR!
Thursday, October 4, Dahl Centennial Union Lounge, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 45 organizations will be attending to visit with students (all years/all majors) about various internships and full-time opportunities.
Performing music
from the romantic to modern eras, violist Sheila Browne will be accompanied by guest pianist Julie Nishimura at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall.
Earth & Environment in Italy information session:
Learn first hand about the rocks, soils, streams, and mountains of Italy, and how they have influenced Italian history and culture, on Luther's Earth & Environment in Italy semester program. An information session will be held on Thursday, October 4 from 9:40 to 10:30 in Valders 384. All are welcome. Contact
Laura Peterson
for more information.
Counseling Service
is seeking 1 Outreach Assistant to begin in Spring of 2019. Work study position of 4-5 hours weekly. Must be a self-starter, creative, and outgoing. Outreach Assistant will plan and deliver passive and active programming relating to mental health. Please review the
job description
. Ability to work with us in future semesters desired. First year students encouraged to apply. To apply submit a resume and cover letter to
molobo01@luther.edu
by October 12.
The Book Shop will begin textbook returns
the first part of October. We encourage you to purchase any texts still needed for the fall 2018 term. Books for second seven weeks courses will remain on the shelves for several more weeks.
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It’s hard to believe
, but
Christmas at Luther
tickets are coming soon! All faculty/staff and students are able to secure their
Christmas at Luther 2018: Every Voice in Concert Ring
tickets online starting October 3 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, please check out the
CAL
Faculty/Staff tickets page
or
CAL
Student tickets page
. Tickets are available for all faculty/staff and students until October 10 when they go on sale to all Current Parents and Alumni of Luther College.
OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES FAIR
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Friday, September 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Dahl Centennial Union. Come visit about summer/semester/year-long programs from D.C. to Dakar, Münster to Mumbai, & Bangkok to Buenos Aires! Where in the world will you go?! Questions? Email
Jamie Herman
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Applying for loan for January Term abroad?
If you will need a loan of some type for January abroad, and need assistance with the process, please stop in Financial Aid for help. There is also a process with Financial Services for moving loan funds to your J-Term trip account.
The inaugural Luther College Brass Symposium
will be presented September 28-29, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. The featured performance in the symposium is a concert by the Atlantic Brass Quintet at 6 p.m. Friday, September 28, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall.
Luther College presents
flutist Lisa Bost-Sandberg in a concert of contemporary solo flute music at noon Saturday, September 29, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. Following the concert, at 2:30 p.m., Bost-Sandberg will present a composition workshop in the Center for the Arts, Room 217. This concert marks the 28th concert in Luther's "Music in the Shape of a Pear," a concert series directed by Brooke Joyce.
Michael Chesher,
Associate Professor of Music and Kansas State University Professor Tod Kerstetter will collaborate for a clarinet and bass clarinet music recital in the Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30.
Lab Orchestra
, sponsored by FMEA, meets for the first time this Sunday, September 30, from 2-2:30 p.m. in the Jenson Noble Orchestra Room! Come learn a string instrument of your choice (violin, viola, cello, double bass), taught by a Lab Orchestra mentor. No experience is necessary and this event is open to students of all majors. Instruments are provided. Questions? Email
jandca01@luther.edu
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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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