THE BULLETIN                                                      January 16, 2018




ANNOUNCEMENTS
Come join Brandt staff and everyone on campus this J-Term for a night of karaoke, mock-tails, and a load of fun! Located in Marty's on January 20, from 7pm-10pm, stay warm on a cold evening and have a groovy night at the same time! Sign up to perform at the tables by the caf!

The Offices of Financial Services, Financial Aid, Registrar and Human Resources will be closed on Friday, January 19, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 .p.m., for a staff workshop.

Celebrate the end of J-term and Hot Reads for Cold Nights at the Library's "Edible Books" Contest on Thursday, January 25 from 3-4 p.m. All are welcome to come enjoy treats, mingle with fellow book lovers, and vote for a winner. There will be prizes for first, second, and third place. If you'd like to create and submit an "edible book" for the contest, please email  reading@luther.edu  for more information. Sponsored by the Library. 

The Empire of Grandeur and Going Home, episodes three and four of the six-part Ken Burns' documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, January 21 in Valders Hall of Science, Room 362.
 
The Diversity Center's annual Ethnic Arts Festival is quickly approaching. The Ethnic Arts Festival is an exciting event aimed at educating everyone on a variety of cultures through food, fun and friendship. Participating in Ethnic Arts will be an incredible experience for everyone involved. If you are interested in volunteering, please stop by the Diversity Center to sign up or ask questions. Sign up sheets are at the front desk. 
 
The Diversity Center will have a Decorah Walmart shopping shuttle running from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20.  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.
 
RERUNS
Create Community Workshop for First-Years   - Join other first-year students for a day-and-a-half community building workshop, January 20-21, at Baker Commons. Participate in fun activities with the goal of expanding social circles, experiencing intentional dialogue, and incorporating your reflections into your daily life at Luther. Modeled on the UWC (SEA) Initiative for Peace and led by Kim Chham and the Luther College Peace Scholars, sponsored by the CEPE. Lunches included. Limited space. Sign up here.
 
Emily Stumpf, who runs the food blog Yumbler, will teach her famously delicious recipe for Peanut Ginger noodles and show how to use up extra veggies for Spring Rolls on January 16 at 6:00  p.m. in Valders 379.  Sign up  to reserve your spot!
 
 PRE-ORDER TEXTBOOKS FOR 2018 SPRING TERM  - Friday, January 12 at
3:00 pm. start pre-ordering your textbooks. The earlier you order the more money you save as you get first hand picks on all of our textbook options. Monday, January 29 textbooks will be available to purchase IN the Book Shop.
 
  Books for J-term may be purchased in the Book Shop or at www.lutherbookshop.com. Pick up your books in the Book Shop or arrange to have them shipped to your home. For more information call 563-387-1036.

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