The Bulletin - February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019

The BULLETIN

Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Award-winning historian, author, professor and founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will present the Humanities Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday February 28 in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. His talk will focus on topics from his books " The Black Campus Movement " and " Stamped From the Beginning” and is part of Luther's BSU 50th anniversary.

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Announcements

I n celebration of the diverse cultures that come together to make up the Luther community, the annual Ethnic Arts Festival held by the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Student Success will take place Saturday, March 2. The Ethnic Arts Festival will be held in the Regents Center, North Gym, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will include a Land Acknowledgment formal statement honoring the original inhabitants of the region and recognizing that Luther sits on the traditional homeland of the Ioway and other Native tribes.

“ Finding the Hjemland : Herbjørn Gausta and the Immigrant American Artist Experience" continues the Paideia Texts and Issues Lecture Series Journeys and Hospitalities on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall. Kate Elliott, associate professor of art history and curator of Luther’s Fine Art Collection and Galleries, will explore how art can help understand the process of identity formation and the immigrant experience. Reception to follow in Qualley Lounge.

Music faculty and pianist Miko Kominami will give a solo piano recital at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. The recital includes three Scarlatti Sonatas, four Liszt-Schubert songs, Haydn Sonata in F Major and concludes with Liszt's "Rhapsodie Espagnole."

Faculty members Spencer Martin and Nicholas Shaneyfelt are performing a program titled, "1919: A Viola Centenary," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music.

Luther College's Concert Band and the Norse Brass Quintet, which is composed of Luther faculty, will perform during Luther's Dorian Band Festival at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life.

Over 525 high school musician s from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin will participate in the Dorian Band Festival that will take place on March 3-4. All students participating in the festival will perform in the Grand Concert that will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 4 in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life.

The Luther College Balalaika Ensemble , featuring special guest Ami Hall, class of 1996, will perform in concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Shirley Baker Commons. Young children are encouraged to attend.

Proposals due Monday, March 11: Summer Student/Faculty Collaborative Research provides opportunity for students to engage in collaborative research projects with faculty members during the two months of Luther's summer session (June/July). Complete information and application guidelines.

Earn your work study hours in a fun and meaningful way with the Recycling and Compost Crew! Duties include emptying compost containers from academic buildings and residence halls, taking recycling to designated areas, and weighing compost to track student and staff engagement. We are hiring up to three more crew members within the next few weeks, so make sure to reach out as soon as possible! Contact [email protected] for more information.

Did someone say Girl Scout cookies? Grab some cash and stop by and support Kindergarten Troop 1165 by loading up on your favorite Girl Scout cookies on Thursday, February 28 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Union. Savannah Smiles, Do-Si-Dos, Thin Mints, Samoas, S'mores, Toffee-tastic, Trefoils, and Tagalongs. Get all your favorites!

RERUNS

Agents of Change screening and panel discussion on February 26 at 6 p.m. in Valders 206. "Agents of Change" is a film that examines the racial conditions found on college campuses. In 1968, a group of students led the longest campus strike in United States history in search of equality and social justice for the African American community. Today this event is seen as a starting point for the establishment of ethnic studies and social equality.

Beth Lynch , associate professor in biology and Savannah Wilson, class of 2019, are presenting a lecture about plant diversity in northeastern Iowa at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, February 28, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206. The lecture is part of Luther's spring Biology Colloquium series.

Book Signing Spotlight — Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall, Dr. Ibram Kendi will be giving the Luther Distinguished Lecture and after the lecture he will be signing 2 books, The Black Campus Movement , and Stamped From the Beginning . Both books are available for purchase in the Book Shop, and will be for sale at the event.

Study Abroad Appy Hour! Still need to finish your application for a summer/semester/year partner study abroad program? Join Luther's Center for Global Learning and ISA Abroad for appetizers, finish your app, and check it off your list! Monday, February 25, 4-5pm in Farwell Lounge . Haven't started an app yet? Fill out this form to get started .

Beginning with a digital humanities initiative focused on changing racial and economic demographics, The Welcome Project helps participants look at factors contributing to the de-urbanizing of communities in post-industrial America. Luther College is hosting The Art of the Story exhibit in the Wigley Fleming gallery in the Center for the Arts.

Erdman Prize Competition — Prizes are one $6000 scholarship and two runner-up awards of $3000, awarded to students of any year or any major who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial skills during their student years at Luther College. Application deadline is 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2019. The application and more information can be found here . Finalist presentations, judging and awards all during the Student Research Symposium on May 10. Questions? Contact Erin Ryan, phone #1340.

Bi-Monthly Support Group open to all students who have been affected by dating violence or sexual assault. This is a confidential group for students to come and talk about how dating or sexual violence has affected your life. This group will meets on the1st and 4th Monday of the month. Bring a friend and join in a conversation about healthy relationships, boundaries, coping skills and what love means to you. For location contact Counseling Service or 563-380-6510.

Helping Services for Youth & Families would like the community's help in gathering information about our local community in order to inform prevention efforts. Anyone residing in Northeast Iowa (including students) may participate in this anonymous survey .

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