THE BULLETIN                                                            April 27, 2018




ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community on the Commons May 1 -- Warmer weather is here! Gather with Luther friends for a root beer float at Bentdahl Commons from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, as a lead-in to the Ted Koppel event. The first 50 students to show up in their Ted Koppel t-shirts will receive a coupon for a tasty treat from Sunnyside Cafe! Sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement and the Center for Sustainable Communities.

Saturday, April 28, Norse Against Sexual Assault (NASA) will be hosting a Rally Against Sexual Assault. This will involve performances by student organizations and the sharing of survivor stories. Please join us in raising awareness and standing with survivors on Luther's campus and beyond.

French Film Series : 8:00 pm, Sunday, April 29, Hovde Lounge, Preus Library. This semester, we highlight interactions among people of different classes and ethnic groups. Welcome tells the story of a young Iraqi-Kurd living precariously with other immigrants in Calais, France, and hoping to reach England to join his fiancée. This prize-winning film is in French, English, Kurdish and Turkish with English subtitles.  All are welcome to attend.

In her newest book, "The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World" Deanna Thompson, professor of religion at Hamline University, focuses on the potential of the digital revolution to help us better care for one another during the worst times of our lives. Thompson will discuss her new book and these ideas during a guest lecture at 4 p.m. Friday, May 4, in Valders Hall of Science Room 262.

Michael Smith, Luther College assistant professor of music, will give a faculty tenor and bass trombone recital with collaborating pianist Du Huang, Luther professor of music, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall.

Fangye Sun, violin, will perform a guest recital at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music.

The Luther College Theatre Department will present David Adjmi's play "Marie Antoinette" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3; Friday, May 11; and Saturday, May 12; and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in the Jewel Theatre of Luther's Center for the Arts. Tickets for the performance are $10 an can be purchased at the Ticket Office on online.

The Luther College Jazz Band will perform their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall.

The Luther College Dance Department will present their spring show "Soil Turning" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4; Saturday, May 5; and Thursday, May 10, and at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Jewel Theatre, Center for the Arts.

LIGHT IT UP Sand Volleyball Tournament ! Friday, May 4, beginning at 9:30 p.m.! Volleyball courts will be lit up as we celebrate SPRING! Get your team entered by May 2 at <[email protected]> with team  name, captain's email, and player's names. Don't miss out!

Free Apparel for Luther Students - If you are going to be a camp counselor or faith related intern this summer, stop by College Ministries for a free T-shirt!  You can pick one up in the College Ministries Office, CFL 106, between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Bring your summer mailing address with you.
 
Using anecdotes from her personal life to encourage readers to become actively engaged citizens and human beings, Luther College Associate Professor of English Amy Weldon has released a new book, "The Hands-On Life: How to Wake Yourself Up and Save the World." Released in late February 2018, the book is available from major retailers, wipfandstock.com and the Luther College Book Shop.

RERUNS
Spring Luther Serves : The Luther student congregation invites Luther students, groups, and organizations to join in serving residents in the Decorah area with spring chores on Saturday, April 28 through Luther Serves! Help with yard work, cleaning first floor windows, light housework, and other chores. Morning shifts are from 9:30 a.m. to noon and afternoon shifts are from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. To sign up, follow the link on the College Ministries web page or email [email protected]. 

New Hope International Exchange group 29:11 is coming to Luther College . Join Gospel Choir rehearsal with 29:11, Saturday, April 28 , 3-5 p.m., Center for Faith and Life, Recital hall. 29:11 & Gospel Choir will lead worship Sunday, April 29, 10:00 a.m., Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall.

Cantorei and the Luther Ringers will perform a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music.  Those unable to attend may view the concert live online at stream.luther.edu/music.

Signed Ted Koppel Bookplates : Tuesday, May 1 in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall from 7:00-9:00 p.m. the Book Shop will be selling Ted Koppel's book, Lights Out. Every purchase will receive a signed Ted Koppel Bookplate for your book or to use as you choose. Bookplates are limited so get yours early before they run out. 
I never knew they could dance! Dancing with the Luther Stars 2018 features three Luther staff members with hidden talent. This year's stars are Bradley Phillips, Campus Programming Assistant/Box Office Manager, Erin Zidlicky, Help Desk Lead, and Justin Scardina, Catering Director.  A night of classy and cheeky ballroom dances presented by Luther College Ballroom and Swing Club. Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 28, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. Buy tickets here. 
Luther College presents a biology colloquium by Mark Borchardt titled "Cows or People? Sources of Fecal Contamination in the Karst-like Aquifer in Northeast Wisconsin" 9:40 a.m., Thursday, April 26, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206.
In his lecture, Borchardt will explain how he uses viruses and gut bacteria to determine the source of bacterial contaminants in well water.

Guest lecturer Joshua Palkki will address how gender stereotypes appear in choral classrooms as well as musical and social issues involving LGBTQ students in ensembles at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to Reimagining Luther, a  morning of training and workshops on race and inclusive community - Saturday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Valders 206. Keynote speaker and workshop leaders is Okogyemon (Herbert Perkins, PhD, Mdiv), ASDIC Metamorphosis. The day begins with breakfast @ 8:30 a.m. (Valders Concourse) and will conclude by 1:00 p.m.  
(lunch included). Register online at luther.edu/ministries. Sponsored by Office for Equity and Inclusion, Diversity Center and College Ministries.

Luther College will host the Lucille Stansberry Rosholt Distinction in Accompanying and Collaborative Keyboard Performance Scholarship recital at
2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 in the Noble Recital Hall in Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. The recital will be followed by an award ceremony and reception.

Santosh Shetty, Co-Founder, Gromor Finance, will share his insights on India and what is happening with the economy, startups, and demographics. Gromor works with small businesses and uses technology to arrive at lending decisions to finance working and growth capital needs. Santosh is an Angel Investor in many India based startups, cofounded Neev Technologies, and was previously a member of the Core Development Team at Talisma and Pi Corp.  Monday, April 30,
6:30 p.m., Olin 102.

Hey Luther! Get excited because the Judah & the Lion concert is only days away! SAC Concerts is bringing Judah & the Lion to the Regents Center Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are free with CAF or $40 without. Give them a listen-we hope to see you there! Tickets on-line or at the Ticket Office.

CANCELLED - Decorah Walmart shopping shuttle, 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27 . 

Student Activities Office Assistant work study position(s) available for 3-4 hours per week for 2018-19. Please apply at Student Activities, 106.
 
Marty's Technician work study positions  available for 2018-19. Please apply at Student Activities, Union 106.

Move Out 2018 is just around the corner, and we need your help! Luther is hoping to reach a 50% reduction in Move Out waste this year. The Center for Sustainable Communities has 2-hour shifts open for volunteers who will assist with loading trucks with donations, diverting items from the landfill, and having fun engaging with peers. All are welcome to work! Sign up today, or contact [email protected] for more information!
 
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