THE BULLETIN                                                            May 8, 2018




ANNOUNCEMENTS
At the culmination of their studies, Luther College senior art majors present a gallery exhibit of their collective works May 14-27 in the Kristin Wigley-Fleming Fine Arts Gallery in the Center for the Arts.

Nobel Peace Prize Forum, September 14-15, Augsburg College : The Dean's Office provides funds for 20 students to attend the Forum, "The Paradox of Peace," honoring 2016 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, President Juan Manuel Santos of Columbia and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (2017). Free registration, lodging, and transportation, with van departing that Thursday evening, returning Saturday evening. For consideration, please fill out form . More info at  http://peace.augsburg.edu/  or contact  [email protected].  

April Armstrong, CEO, AHA Insight, shares how AHA helps organizations succeed by   engineering the "people" side of success as much as the technical and business aspects with high-stakes projects and initiatives.She has worked with leaders at the White House, DOD, nonprofit organizations, and private sector organizations. As the author of The Day One Executive, she helps young people learn stand out as future executives. April shares her story Monday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., Olin 102.

The community is invited to an Interfaith Prayer Service marking the 10th Anniversary of the Postville Immigration Raid, Friday, May 11, 10:00 a.m, St. Bridget Catholic Church. Meet in front of Koren for van rides from Luther departing at 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. Vans will return to campus between 12:30-1:00 p.m.

Dancing with the Luther Stars! If you missed performance on Saturday, April 28, in the Center for Faith and Life, click here to see the entire show.

Decorah Pride Festival 2018 - The Luther student congregation with other RIC congregations in Northeast Iowa are taking part in the Pride festival and walking in the parade on Saturday, May 12. Students that wish to participate are invited to meet in the CFL lobby at 12:20 p.m. to carpool together to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for a sign-making party.

The Diversity Center will have a Decorah Walmart shopping shuttle running from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 13 . This is open to all students and there is no charge, but reservations are requested, please register here . This will be the last shopping shuttle for this academic year.
 

RERUNS
The Student Research Symposium is a full-day event held each spring to celebrate the vibrant intellectual life and learning at Luther.  Classes are suspended for the symposium, Friday, May 11, to allow all community members to participate.  The Symposium highlights the best fruits of the scholarship, research and creative activity of students from disciplines across the college. Professor Ramona Nelson will be giving the remarks at the Senior Recognition Convocation.  Her talk is titled, "Will This Be On The Exam? 

Join us to celebrate the baptism of Menzi Nkambule and  Joseph Tiegen, Sunday, May 13, 9:30 a.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Ave. We will not have Sunday morning worship on campus so that the Luther community and Good Shepherd can celebrate this special day. Joseph and Menzi are applying for candidacy to become ELCA pastors with Good Shepherd serving as their home congregation. Students can walk to Good Shepherd, or get a van ride front of CFL beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Children of War: Creating Roads to Peace -- Luther students Belal Krayem '18, Mohammed Aljadart '19, and Jam Riyan Hamza '21, each grew up in areas of the world wracked by conflict.  In this round-table, they will share how their experiences shaped them, and discuss their hopes for their home countries.  Moderated by Kim Chham '21. Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 p.m., Olin 102.  Refreshments following.  Sponsored by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement.

Senior Cake Break at Preus Library : Calling all seniors! Reward yourselves with a break-a Cake Break! On Wednesday, May 9, delicious cupcakes will be available for seniors ALL DAY during staffed hours at the Research Help Desk. Tell us about your senior project in exchange for a cupcake. Sponsored by the Library.

Servant Grants - Seniors who are planning on serving as a full-time volunteer for minimal or no compensation next year may be eligible to receive a Servant Grant from Luther College's student Congregation Council for support.  If interested, please email [email protected] with a brief description of your placement and the organization you will service next year. Please reply by Sunday, May 20.

Seniors, when you graduate from Luther please be sure to delete your SPO shipping address from your online accounts like Amazon, Ebay, etc. Otherwise, your packages will be delayed when they still ship to the Luther College's Mail Center and have to be returned to the sender if we are unable to forward them onto you.

Discussing the many talents of English cleric and composer Edward Finch, Luther College Professor Emeritus of Music James Griesheimer will present a program at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the Baker Commos. The presentation is titled "Edward Finch (Polymath of England, Early 18th Century)".

A Tee of a Deal -- Stop in the Book Shop Monday, May 7 thru Saturday, May 12 and all tees priced at $12.99 will be $10. Get your favorite Luther t-shirt before they are gone!
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