September 7, 2018
The BULLETIN
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Intense athleticism, gravity-defying acrobatics, and soulful artistry. PUSH performers express what it means to be human—the joy and sorrow, the humor and tragedy, the big questions and the simple things—through their innovative, awe-inspiring productions that broaden our definition of both dance and theatre.
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Saturday, September 8
7:30 p.m.
Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
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Presidential Search
Student Listening Sessions
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As we launch our presidential search, it is important to hear your thoughts about the college’s strengths, the leadership agenda for the new president, and the skill sets, experiences and attributes that would best serve the college in its next chapter.
Members of the presidential search committee, together with our search firm, Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, invite you to attend one of two listening sessions in Peace Dining Room:
Thursday, September 13
9:40 a.m.
Session for students
Friday, September 14
12:30 p.m.
Session for students, faculty and staff
A
Stakeholder Survey
is open for your feedback as well and will remain open until 9 p.m. Sunday, September 16.
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HLC accreditation evaluation–opportunity to comment
Luther College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. Luther College will have its next reaffirmation visit March 11, 2019, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. Luther College has been accredited by HLC since 1915. The team will review the institution's ongoing ability to meet HLC's Criteria for Accreditation.
The public is invited to submit comments that address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments may be submitted to the following address:
Third-Party Comment on Luther College
Higher Learning Commission
All comments must be received by February 11, 2019,
and include the name and address of the person submitting them.
We want to acknowledge the efforts of the Luther Community who prepared our reaffirmation materials. If you have any questions about the accreditation process at Luther, please contact
Brad Chamberlain
, Ph.D., interim dean for institutional planning and mission, professor of chemistry.
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Join Dr. Vesna Bryn of Lillehammer, Norway, for a conversation about the latest developments in autism research. Dr. Bryn has been the chief attending physician in the Department of Pediatrics at the Lillehammer Hospital for 15 years. Tuesday, September 11, Mott-Borlaug Room in the Dahl Centennial Union at 7:00 p.m. Discussion is free and open to all, although space is limited. RSVP to
cepe@luther.edu
. Sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement.
Attention Seniors! You're invited to a special Family Weekend event, the Senior Reception, 5-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Peace Dining Room. Even if your family members are unable to attend, please join President Carlson and the Reverend Schattauer at this informal gathering. No charge for senior students to attend, but you'll need to
register online
before Wednesday, September 12. Questions? Contact
Sharon Frana
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PLEN Info Session, Olin 214, Thursday, 9/13, 9:45-10:45 a.m. --
The Public Leadership Education Network is a national organization focused on preparing college women for leadership in public policy. If you are a woman interested in health, law, STEM, or global policy, come hear more about the short seminars the PLEN holds in Washington, D.C. Scholarships and travel funding are available. Contact
cepe@luther.edu
for more information.
Join Luther College Democrats! The Luther Dems are a group of students who are passionate about politics and making the world a better place. With the midterm elections in just two months, we're hitting the ground running! Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Nansen Room, 2nd floor of the Dah Centennial Union. For more information, email
lcdemocrats@luther.edu.
Step into the world of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis this January by exploring Northern Ireland, England, and the WW1 battlefields of France. With stays in Belfast, Stratford, London, Peronne (France), Cambridge, and Oxford, we learn what drew these two authors together, and the life experiences from which they drew their writings. To apply for English 262 this January contact the Center for Global Learning or
David Faldet
. Deadline for application is September 17.
CIES OPEN HOUSE!
Come to the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Student Success in the Union (formally the Diversity Center) on Thursday, September 13, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm to experience a "Slice of CIES" and help us celebrate our new name and programs.
Cellist Philip Borter, Luther College assistant professor of music, along with violinist Hirono Borter and Luther pianist Nicholas Shaneyfelt, will perform a recital as part of the Faculty Artist Series 4 p.m. Saturday, September 8, in the Noble Recital Hall, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music.
Karen Oberhauser, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum and professor of entomology at the UWM, will present a talk titled
Monarchs in a Changing World: Conservation of an Iconic Insect
, at
7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, in Valders Hall of Science Room 206.
CEPE Pop-Up Programming: “Anonymous:” Responsibility and Ethics in Government
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Last week, the New York Times published an anonymous Op Ed by someone claiming to be high up in the Administration, criticizing the President, and claiming the existence of an underground “resistance” within the government. Is it ethical to make such claims anonymously? What other choices did this person have? Join Prof. Mike Engelhardt and the CEPE for a discussion on the ethics of governmental whistle-blowing and opposition. Wednesday, 9/12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Olin 102.
Attention Students Registered for Applied Music Lessons --
If you decide to drop applied lessons the following schedule will be used to compute the charge for fall 2018: Dropping lessons: by September 9 - $46 charge; by September 16 - $92 charge; by September 25 - $138 charge; after September 25 - Full charge/$510.
This schedule will be followed with no exceptions.
Babysitters needed! Many area families use the Facebook group "
Luther Norse Student Babysitters
" to connect with Luther students looking for babysitting work. Join the group if you love: 1) children 2) extra spending money 3) a flexible schedule.
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Join SAC Special Events for Back to School Trivia Night, Wednesday, September 12. Form a team of 4 and bring a laptop or cellphone to play along with the Kahoot! Team sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. and trivia begins at 7:30 p.m. Cookies will be provided and the top 3 teams will receive prizes!
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SAC Cinema presents
Ocean's 8
:
Danny Ocean's estranged sister Debbie attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City's star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect all-female crew: Lou, Rose, Daphne Kluger, Nine Ball, Tammy, Amita, and Constance. Movie is Friday, September 14, 7 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. movie starts, Valders 206. Free with CAF and $5 without. Free popcorn while supplies last!
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College Pastors Mike Blair and Anne Edison-Albright, are available for faith conversations, pastoral care, and just getting acquainted. Stop by the College Ministries office in the CFL to visit, call 563-387-1040 or email
ministry@luther.edu
Sign up for "Upcoming in Chapel" to receive an email reminder about weekday chapel. The email will include the speaker/preacher, scripture texts, and musicians. Go to
luther.edu/ministries
, click on the yellow "Newsletter Sign Up" button.
Share your gifts with the community of faith at Luther College - Sign up for opportunities to get involved and get more information in ministry at faith groups. Visit
luther.edu/ministries
to fill out a Google form.
Join Luther's Gospel Choir for rehearsals beginning Sunday, September 9, 5-6 p.m. in Jensen Choir Room. Learn songs of faith, hope, justice and joy. No audition required. Gospel Choir, directed by Dr. Jennaya Robison, will rehearse once a week on Sunday nights until mid November and will sing for campus and community events through the year.
Join an Outreach Team (student-led teams that share faith creatively with area congregations and meet weekly on campus) by coming to the front of the CFL at 7:00 pm on Friday, September 7. We'll walk to Will Baker Park and return to campus around 9:30 p.m. You can RSVP via email to
outreach@luther.edu
or just show up. There will be s'mores and capture the flag!
Due to policy changes at the Winneshiek County Recycling, Luther College will no longer be collecting plastic film for recycling. The Center for Sustainable Communities thanks you for your participation in this program and hopes the Luther community continues to reduce their plastic film usage.
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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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