March 8, 2019
The BULLETIN
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Irish folk group Goitse
(pronounced Go-wit-cha) will perform as part of the Center Stage Series on Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. in the CFL Main Hall.
The group’s distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad.
This is a green card event and tickets are FREE for students with CAF — general admission tickets available for all Luther students.
Get tickets.
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SAC Cinema presents
Greenbook
:
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A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South."
(IMDB.com) Movie is Friday, March 15th. 7pm doors open and 7:30pm movie starts, Valders 206, and free with CAF and $5 without. Free popcorn while supplies last!
Closing events for the BSU 50th Anniversary
will be held April 26-28. The weekend celebration kicks off with a reception at Norby House at 5:30 p.m. Friday, and closes with a Gala Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. More information on these and additional activities can be found
online
. With the exception of the Gala Dinner, the weekend’s events are open to all with no charge for admission. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $35, RSVP
online
. For additional information, contact Kirk Johnson, 387-1659.
This year’s
Student Research Symposium
and Senior Recognition Convocation will be held on Friday, May 10. Submissions for student
abstracts are due Friday, March 22.
Students are encouraged to share their research and creative work by applying online:
Application and abstract form.
Focusing on the theme
"Stories in Community," tales shared by families, friends, world travelers and neighbors are only a few of the stories told in the more than 60 films to be screened at the 10th annual Oneota Film Festival. Co-sponsored by Luther College, it's set for Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9. Festival-goers are asked to
pre-register
.
The festival is open to all with no cost to register.
Platform
, a student organization devoted to promoting young women and other under-heard voices within policy and politics, is hosting Jen, the founder of Platform's National organization for an Advocacy Workshop on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in Olin 102.
You don't have to be an expert in politics to change policy or an expert in lobbying to change minds. During the workshop, we will learn how to craft a narrative around the realities we live and tell our stories in a way that will make legislators listen.
Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurship
— Discover how Sam Burman LC '11 Rewant Lokesh LC '11 built an international business based in Calcutta, India, focused on the core principles of sustainability and making a positive contribution to the world. Also come learn how they leveraged Instagram to create a unique platform-based marketing strategy for theburlappeople. Open to all students free of charge. Monday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. in Olin 102.
'Here's My Story: I Failed'
March 13 -- Failing isn't on anyone's to-do list, but what if more emphasis was placed on failure as a productive learning tool? New York Times Best Selling Author Brené Brown reminds us that if we are brave enough, often enough, we will fail, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Come hear faculty and staff tell their stories at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in the CFL Recital Hall. Reception to follow. Sponsored by Counseling Services, Active Minds and CEPE.
Storm Bailey,
professor of philosophy at Luther College has been appointed as The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement faculty research fellow. The appointment is for two years beginning in the fall of 2019.
Luther College
junior Kristen Hansen and sophomore Piper Wood have been selected as Peace Scholars for the 2018-19 academic year. The pair will spend six weeks studying peace and dialogue in Lillehammer and Oslo, Norway.
Jim Martin-Schramm,
Luther College professor of religion, has been announced as the new director of the Center for Sustainable Communities. He serves a three-year term as director beginning spring semester of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Zeta Tau Psi Soccer Tournament
for Charity -- Saturday, March 16 Zeta Tau Psi will be hosting an indoor 5 on 5 soccer tournament. The games will start at 1 pm and run until 5 pm in the Regent's Center main gym. To join, contact
[email protected]
. Teams of 5-8 people will donate $20 ($4 a person) to join the tournament. All donations go towards the NGO Water To Thrive and support Decorah Middle School’s well building initiative.
Call for proposals:
Iowa College Foundation-McElroy Student/Faculty Research Projects for 2019-20. Students must be juniors or seniors in Fall 2019.
Applications
require dual authorship by the student(s) and a sponsoring faculty member. Funds may be used to support all expenses of research project except faculty stipends. Maximum award: $2,000. Luther may submit up to four proposals. Internal deadline: April 10, to Dean's Office, Union 262.
The Book Shop
has completed a revision of their greeting cards. New birthday, wedding, sympathy, get well, blank, thinking of you cards-all in stock. Come and check them out!
Beta Theta Omega
(BTQ) presents
The 2019 Oscars Talent Show!
BTQ will be tabling to sell tickets from 5-7pm Monday through Friday outside Marty's. This year’s proceeds will go to the Agateka - Kw'ishure (Dignity at School) Program in Burundi. The show will take place @7pm on March 16 in Marty’s.Tickets will be sold for $3 and $5 at the door. For more information email
[email protected]
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Lost:
On Wednesday, March 6 I lost a women’s black angora knitted hat behind Main Building. It has a small amount of white and gray fur as a decoration on it, as well. This has a great amount of sentimental value to me. If found, I will give a reward! Thank you for helping me. Marsha, Human Resources Office, extension #1415.
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Luther College will host
its annual Benefactor's Organ Recital, featuring Kimberly Marshall, professor of organ at Arizona State University. The recital will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life.
Come join SAC Entertainment and SAC Impact
for a fun night of Escape Rooms! Professor Slughorn has asked you to find his Master Potions Treasure Chest in his workhouse before the gargoyles come to devour you! Enjoy the adventure on Saturday, March 9. The rooms will be set up in the Mott-Borlaug Room of the Dahl Centennial Union. Sign-up now for a 30-minute time slot outside of the Student Activities Office! Admission is free with CAF or $15 without.
Giving a multimedia introduction
to Jimmy Buffett's extensive career, Luther College Professor Emeritus of History Marv Slind will present the lecture,
Growing Older Without Growing Up: The 'Parrothead' Life
at Luther's Emeriti Colloquium, at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Mott Room of the Dahl Centennial Union.
Summer internships with Luther College Land Stewardship:
Would you like to spend the summer outdoors making a difference on Luther's woods, prairies and other lands? Do you enjoy working with kids, connecting your science background to how we can create healthier natural areas? We have two types of internships (stewardship or camps). Applications due by Friday, March 8. Check out the application on the Sustainability webpage or email
Molly McNicoll
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Accreditation Information
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As part of the site visit by the Higher Learning Commission
on March 11-12, three open forums will be held. The forums provide faculty, staff and students opportunities to interact with the team from the Higher Learning Commission and to provide additional input regarding Luther’s satisfaction of the criteria for accreditation. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the forums; no reservations are required to attend. All three forums will be held in Peace Dining Room.
- Forum 1: Monday, March 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Focus Areas: Mission, Diversity, Student and Faculty Involvement in Community and Society, Ethics, and Fair Policies and Procedures (Criteria 1 and 2).
- Forum 2: Monday, March 11, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Focus Areas: Quality of Academic Programs, Faculty Qualifications, Program Review, Course Availability, Advising, Assessment of Student Learning, and Retention (Criteria 3 and 4).
- Forum 3: Tuesday, March 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Focus Areas: Finances, Strategic Planning, Future Plans, and Institutional Effectiveness (Criterion 5).
Faculty, staff and students are invited
to review the Assurance Argument submitted to the Higher Learning Commission in advance of the accreditation open forums. The Assurance Argument has been posted on the
Accreditation
site on KATIE. In order to access the Accreditation site, faculty, staff and students must self-enroll as a student in the course. Contact the Technology Help Desk with questions about self-enrolling in the course.
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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:
[email protected]
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