Farewell and Godspeed Chapel, May 17
— The Luther community is invited to a chapel with prayers of farewell and Godspeed for faculty and staff transitioning from Luther College on Friday, May 17 at 10:30-10:50 a.m. Special music will be provided by Joshua Vorvick, a student Jazz Quartet, and Beautiful Mess.
New Issue of
The Chessboard
Upcoming
: The third issue of
The Chessboard
will be circulated this week.
The Chessboard
seeks to stoke campus-wide conversations about contemporary issues. Topics for this issue include: a discussion of how pain can be constructive, a critique of today’s Democratic Party, and a detailed look at the magnitude of immigration to America. Copies will be distributed around campus, particularly in the Union. Feel free to keep a copy and enjoy!
Commissioning Sunday
– Graduating seniors will be recognized and blessed on Sunday, May 19 at the 10 a.m. morning worship, with a special recognition of those who will be pursuing theological education or service in the church and community after graduation. If you will be able to participate in the service, please email
ministry@luther.edu
. If you know your future plans (even if they are tentative) include that information as well.
As part of the festival celebration
"Days of Russian Culture," Luther College's Balalaika Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 in
The Museum of Russian Art
(TMORA) in Minneapolis, MN.
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You're invited to Senior Send-Off on Thursday, May 23! Student Senate and the Alumni Office invite members of the class of 2019 to attend this free evening of music, fine dining, refreshments and toasts!
More information and RSVP here
. Questions? Contact
Alyssa
.
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Discussing the impact of technology on culture
, Yvonne Förster, a research professor at Shanxi University-Taiyuan, China, and a professor of philosophy at Leuphana University-Lüneburg, Germany, will present the lecture, "Transcending the Human: Technology and the Liberal Arts," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in F.W. Olin Building, Room 102.
Islamophobia and the 2020 Presidential Election:
Associate Professor of Religion, Todd Green will address the increasing role of Islamophobia in presidential election cycles, and offer reflections on
what we can expect in the 2020 election cycle when it comes to the instrumentalization and politicization of Islamophobia.
Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m., Olin 102. This event is sponsored by Interfaith in Action and the Northeast Iowa Peace & Justice Center
.
A coming of age story
set in 1930's dustbowl Iowa and featuring kindness and skepticism reminiscent of the Midwest, the Music Department will present Copland's opera "The Tender Land" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. Tickets are available
online
or at the Ticket Office.
Grad Gear Up 2019 —
Seniors are invited to Baker Commons on Wednesday, May 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for an ice cream social hosted by the Development Office! Celebrate the completion of your senior papers and projects with snacks, ice cream, fun and games, and your friends. All seniors are welcome!
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he 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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