May 7, 2019 The BULLETIN

Announcements

Class of 2019 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 .

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!

Latines Unides is having their Annual Talent Show on May 9 at 7p.m. in Marty's. All funds will be donated to Lantern Hill a non-profit in Mexico that supports low-income students pursue education. Tickets are sold for $3 before the event and $4 at the door. We will raffle gift cards from the Bookstore, Sugar Bowl and Don Jose.

RERUNS

Student Research Symposium  – Help celebrate the research of Luther students and honor our graduating seniors! The 2019 Student Research Symposium will be Friday, May 10 (9:00 – 5:00), with Senior Recognition Convocation 11:15 – 12:00. The  program and schedule  for the day are available online, along with abstracts.  Please note: To promote sustainability, there will not be printed programs this year.  A campus programming reminder to all that Tuesday-Sunday, May 14-19 is considered Finals Prep Week and is intended to provide additional space for students to prepare for tests, papers and finals. These six days are set aside for academic preparation for finals and Luther does not schedule public events during this time, including student-led events. All campus events conclude before May 12. Exceptions include athletic events, social gatherings, Cool Aid, student research symposia and Senior Recognition Day and Research Symposium. Here's My Story: LGBT+ Experiences and Identities — Media coverage of LGBT+ issues usually focuses on the struggles of being queer in the modern world rather than the positive aspects of LGBT+ identity and community. Come hear stories from those within the community ranging from tribulations to affirmations and highlighting topics of identity, age, occupation and more at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in Valders 206. Reception to follow. Sponsored by PRIDE, Counseling Services and CEPE. First-Year Students:  Spend your junior year in England with Luther students and faculty. Attend an info session to learn more about Luther’s Nottingham Year study abroad program on Thursday, May 9, 9:40 a.m., Main 112. The 2020-21 directors, Victoria and Robert Christman, past directors, and former Nottingham Program participants will be present to share information and answer questions. Interested in a high-impact learning experience  that offers college credit while preparing you for a career? Consider Luther College’s newest program, the  Rochester Semester . Spend Spring 2020 with a group of your peers in Rochester, MN doing an internship in your area of interest while taking two courses (including a Paideia II) from Luther College professors.   Deadline for priority consideration is May 15 . Contact Professors  Jodi Enos-Berlage  or  Robert Christman  with questions. What Would Love Do? — Luther's dance program examines this question through their performances on May 9-11 in the Jewel Theatre in the Center for The Arts. The performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 and at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Tickets may be purchased online at tickets.luther.edu , or at the Ticket Office. New York born violinis t and Korea based international violinist and teacher Naria Kim She will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jensen Noble Hall of Music. . Book Shop Quarter Zip Week Party — Monday-Saturday, May 6-11 take 25% off ALL quarter zips in-store. This includes clearance! Update your Luther wardrobe for spring.

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