THE BULLETIN                                                          March 20, 2018




ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Caf will be closed over Spring Break. Limited meals will be available in Peace Dining Room. Sign up and view which meals will be available here.   All meals are $9.00 each and can be paid for with dining dollars or student charge.

On Friday March 30, beginning at 7:00 a.m., ITS will upgrade our Network Sentry software which manages access to our Network. The work is expected to be complete by 8:00 a.m. During the upgrade users will be unable to connect to the LCWireless, LCSecure, and LCWireless5G wireless networks, but the  LCGuest network will remain accessible. Most wired network access will remain operational.

Library Spring Break Hours (March 23-April 2)
Fri., March 23: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat.-Sun., March 24-25: Closed
Mon.-Th., March 26-29: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fri.-Sun., March 30-April 1: Closed
Mon., April 2: 8 a.m. - Midnight
 
There is no shopping shuttle scheduled for the weekend of March 24-25.
 


March 20-22 stop by and view the festival table outside Marty's celebrating the Persian New Year and the beginning of spring.


RERUNS
The Luther College Symphony Orchestra will present their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Center for Faith and Life. The program features  Julius Conus's "Concerto for Violin in E minor" with violin soloist senior Elizabeth Shoemaker, a winner of the department of music 2017 Concerto Competition. Symphony Orchestra will also perform "The Firebird" 1919 Concert Suite by Igor Stravinsky.

J-TERM FAIR - Thursday, March 22, Union Lounge, 9: 40-10:50 a.m. There are 23 proposed off-campus courses for J-term 2019. Come visit with faculty leaders about their programs. Applications open April 3.

Recognized for his performances across the U.S., Canada and Israel, visiting concert violinist Dan Auerbach will give a recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall

Luther alumni guest lecturer Evan Mitchell, class of 2014, will re-examine some of the hidden gems of classical music during his lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the Dahl Centennial Union, Mott Room. In a time when major orchestras, opera houses and art organizations are facing financial struggles, the classical music genre is also struggling to remain relevant with the current generation.
 
J-TERM IN GERMANY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM: The Paideia 450 course "Green Europe: Advanced Models of Sustainability" explores the state of the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables in the two largest economies in Europe.  Visit Berlin, London, and other amazing communities in Germany and the UK. An information meeting will be held from 4:00-4:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 in Valders 375. For more information, contact Jim Martin-Schramm or Soeren Steding .

J-TERM 2019 IN TANZANIA : The Paideia 450 course "People and Parks: Pastoralism and Conservation in East Africa" is a cultural immersion experience based in Maasai villages, small towns, and conservation areas in northern Tanzania. An information meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Koren 216. For more information contact Lori Stanley  or Emily Neal. Note: Must have 60 credits by the end of fall semester to apply.

Jon Ailabouni, Luther College music faculty, will perform a trumpet recital with guest pianist James J. Kaufmann at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall. The performance includes original compositions by both performers.  

"Making Change," a collection of works responding to issues of hatred and violence, will be on display in the Center for Faith and Life Gallery through April 6. David  Kamm, Luther College assistant professor of art and Gallery Coordinator, created all of the works in the exhibit.

The Career Center is accepting applications for work-study positions for the 2018-19 academic year. Career Assistants work 8-10 hour per week assisting office staff with projects and data entry. Career Assistants will also present workshops and assist peers with resumes and cover letters. A detailed job description is available in the Career Center. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Carol Johnston in the Career Center by 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2017.

The Dorian Choral Retreat, in its inaugural year, will be hosted this summer at Luther College from June 29 through July 1. This event, available to anyone interested who is at least 19 years of age, has a fee of $100 with no on-campus housing over the retreat, or $150 for a single, air-conditioned room Friday and  Saturday night on campus. A $10 discount is offered to people who are coming with a roommate. For more information, visit the webpage.

The Diversity Center is currently accepting applications for fall student employment. Please visit their  website  for more information. Application deadline is Thursday, March 29.
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