The Bulletin - March 9, 2021 |
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Being Community updates
PAC Informational Meeting
The Performing Arts Committee (PAC) invites you a virtual informational meeting on Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m. PAC is the student org that brings the world to Luther through amazing performances in the Center Stage Series. Find the link and more information at luther.edu/events.
APO St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms!
Midterms are approaching, so send a bag of treats to your friends and neighbors to heighten spirits for just $2! Choose a message to be included (choices: mischievous, smart, or trickster) from Lucky the Leprechaun himself! Bags will include a sweet treat, a St. Patrick's Day vinyl sticker, and the message of your choice. Bags will be delivered to SPOs on Wednesday, March 17. Click here to access the form!
Full-Time Job Opportunity - Catalyze Coach
Looking for a job after graduation? Do you enjoy helping people succeed? Apply to be a Catalyze Coach for the 2021-2022 academic year! You'll coach high-need and/or first-in-family college students to help them excel at Luther College. Benefits include housing, a stipend, health coverage, and an Education Award that can be used to repay federal student loans or pay future education expenses. A 12-month commitment is required. Click here to apply today!
Potential Philosophy Majors
The Luther faculty has decided to eliminate the Philosophy major beginning in next year's catalog. All current students are eligible, and welcome, to add a philosophy major. If you are considering adding Philosophy but have not declared the major, it would help our planning for you to declare the major this Spring. Contact any philosophy faculty, or your advisor, if you have questions. Thank you!
A message from the Center for Sustainable Communities - Don't forget to FIXIT!
If your heat runs constantly, your faucet is dripping, or your light doesn't turn off, it wastes resources. But it also needs to be fixed! There's an often-forgotten resource at Luther called FIXIT that you should contact first! You could end an annoying problem AND make your dorm more sustainable. You can find instructions on filing a FIXIT here!
Interested in participating in an Equestrian Club?
Students interested in participating in a new Equestrian Club should indicate their interest here. No prior experience necessary!
J-term 2022 Information
The Center for Global Learning invites you to sign up for virtual information sessions with faculty leaders to learn more about off-campus courses - sign up here. An info table with brochures and application information can also be found in the Union on Thursday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lifelong Learner Seminar #2
"A Discussion of Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O'Neil" will convene via Zoom from 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (CT) for three Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, March 17 and ending on Wednesday, March 31. Moderator: Bradley Miller, professor emeritus computer science. Visit the Alumni website for more information and online registration.
Join MPR's Talking Volumes
Minnesota Public Radio's Talking Volumes-Talking Race has set aside 20 tickets for Luther community members! Join a live webinar with host Kerri Miller and author Naima Coster on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Coster's new book, What's Mine and Yours, will be provided by the CEPE to the first 20 people wanting to participate in the webinar. Email <cepe> for your chance to join!
Luther Presents Hostile Terrain 94, Union Art Gallery - Spring Semester
This participatory art exhibition brings attention to the humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border. The Luther community is invited to explore the multimedia exhibit and attend scheduled drop-in sessions to complete tags for the wall map. Explore the website, and see the schedule posted on the gallery door. Contact anthrolab@luther.edu to schedule a facilitated session in small groups.
'Make Consent a Conversation' video
What does alcohol have to do with sex? A person cannot consent if they are incapacitated. Is it more complicated than that? Check out this video produced by the Student Athletic Advisory Committee in partnership with Wellness and Title 9 Office to learn more. Make consent a conversation.
Student Senate has Open Positions!
The Luther College Student Senate is looking to fill several open positions. Apply now for any of the following: Senior Class Representative, Junior Class Representative, First-Year Class Representative (Olson Hall), Diversity Representative for Race and Ethnicity, Diversity Representative for Gender and Sexuality, and Diversity Representative for Culture and Religions. For some of these positions, there are multiple openings. We will be accepting members into the Senate on a rolling basis. If interested, please send roughly 200 words as to why you are interested in the position to senate@luther.edu. Feel free to send any questions you may have, as well!
Join Luther's chapter of Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is a nationally recognized co-ed service fraternity focused on making an impact through community service and friendship. Some national alums of our fraternity include President John F. Kennedy and President George H.W. Bush. Join us for an informational meeting on March 21 at 5:30 p.m. and fill out our form to receive more information!
Luther Events Calendar
Looking for the link to join a virtual event? Want to know more about an upcoming lecture, panel discussion or other event? Go to luther.edu/events and check the calendar listing!
Chapel this week
All chapel services will be held online at 10:30 a.m. and the links may be found at luther.edu/events.
Wednesday, March 10: Gereon Kopf
Friday, March 12: Pastor Mike Foss
Monday, March 15: Music and Meditation for Lent
Silent Meditation
Silent Meditation will be offered every Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. Meditation will be led by Reverend Shoken Winecoff of the local Ryumonji Monastery and Professor Scott Hurley. Each meditation session will be 40 minutes. The Zoom link can be found at luther.edu/events. You can also click here to join!
Good Shepherd Zoom Lenten Services: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Luther students are invited to join Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for an informal, live Zoom worship and fellowship time each Wednesday in Lent. Services start at 7 p.m. Contact Vicar Kathryn with any questions <Thompson>.
Focus on Bentdahl Commons - March 14 at 8 p.m.
Focus is excited to announce that this weekend we will be having our first in-person worship. Focus is a nondenominational, contemporary, student-led worship service. This worship will occur on Benthal Commons this Sunday, March 14 from 8 - 9 p.m., and all students are welcome. It might be cold and we recommend bringing a jacket and/or a blanket. We hope to see you there!
Home sporting events
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Norse Athletics and the status of competition in the American Rivers Conference, visit luthernorse.com.
Did you miss a lecture?
Recorded lectures, panels, and other events can often be accessed at luther.edu/events! Visit the calendar listing a few days after the event to find a link to the recording.
Luther hosts events in celebration of Women’s History Month
From Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth to Greta Thunberg and Amanda Gorman, women have made and continue to make a profound impact on the world. In honor of Women’s History Month, Luther College has planned events throughout the month of March to celebrate the contributions of women to history, society and culture. All events are free and open to the public, with viewing information available at luther.edu/events.
Koru Mindfulness - Wednesdays starting March 10
Sponsored by Counseling Service Koru Mindfulness is a 4-week seminar where you will be introduced to the practice of mindfulness and learn several skills, including meditation, for managing stress and enriching your life. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past. Sessions begins Wednesday, March 10 from 4 - 5:15 p.m. via Zoom. Sign up required. Questions? Contact Stu Johnston.
Virtual prescribed fire and burn crew training session - March 10
Interested in being on Luther's prescribed burn crew? Attend a virtual training session at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 10. You will learn about goals for using fire in our woodlands and prairies, and about fire safety and responsibilities while on a burn. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to participate. Email Molly McNicoll with questions or to learn about other events on the natural areas. A link to this virtual event can be found here.
Virtual Spring Career Fair - March 11
Students - all majors/all years - looking for an internship, full-time job after graduation, or an opportunity to network? Register now through Handshake for the Virtual Spring Career Fair which will be held on Thursday, March 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Over 50 organizations will be attending and are excited to visit with Luther students about their wide variety of positions. This event is sponsored by the Career Center.
Tanzania January Term 2022 Virtual Information Session - March 11 at 6:30 p.m. and March 15 at 6 p.m.
People and Parks: Pastoralism and Conservation in East Africa (Tanzania) – Paideia II (450)
This study abroad in Tanzania will explore the intersection of conserving natural habitats and cultural identity through the lens of the Maasai community and interactions with wildlife conservation professionals associated with national parks and other conservation areas. A Zoom link is available via campus Center for Global Learning. Email Molly McNicoll with questions.
Virtual faculty recital: Miko Kominami, piano March 12
Miko Kominami will perform the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach as a solo piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 12. The Goldberg Variations begins with a simple and beautiful Aria, followed by thirty variations, concluding with a reprise of the Aria. The piece was originally composed for the harpsichord, but Kominami will present her interpretation of the work on the modern piano. This event will be livestreamed.
Virtual senior recital: Kari Jacobson, flute March 13
Kari Jacobson '21, flute, in collaboration with Dr. Corey Silberstein, will perform a senior recital at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13. The program includes works by J.S. Bach, Reinecke, and Vaughan Williams. The event will be livestreamed. Kari is a student of Carol Hester.
Virtual student recital: Ashley Harms, voice March 13
Ashley Harms, '22, voice, in collaboration with Eric Head and Ben Meyer, will perform a junior recital at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13. The program includes works by Wolf, Rachmaninoff, Hahn, and Mozart. This event will be livestreamed. Ashley is a student of Carla Hanson and Nicholas Shaneyfelt.
Virtual senior recital: Baili Stewart, cello March 13
Baili Stewart '21, cello, will be performing a senior recital in collaboration with Cory Silverstein, piano, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Baili is a student of Dr. Kacy Clopton. The program will include Bach's first cello suite, an English folk tune by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and a Finnish folk tune by Edith Sohlstrom. This recital will be livestreamed.
Virtual student recital: Sienna Haubein, soprano March 14
Sienna Haubein '22, soprano, in collaboration with Eric Head, will perform a junior recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14. The program includes works by Vaughan Williams, Fauré, Bellini, Donaudy, Schubert, Schumann, and Sondheim. This event will be livestreamed. Sienna is a student of Deborah Gover.
Virtual student recital: Liz Burton, soprano March 14
Liz Burton '22, soprano, in collaboration with Corey Silberstein, will perform a junior recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14. The program will feature works by Morlacchi, R. Schumann, R. Strauss, Hahn, Argento, R.I. Gordon, and Mozart. This event will be livestreamed. Liz is a student of Beth Ray Westlund and Nicholas Shaneyfelt.
Virtual student recital: Kirsten Loynachan, bassoon March 14
Kirsten Loynachan '22, in collaboration with Dr. Corey Silberstein, will perform a junior bassoon recital at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 14. The program will include works by Antonio Vivaldi, Francisco Mignone, and Gabriel Pierné. This event will be livestreamed. Kirsten is a student of Thea Groth.
Sihler Endowed Lecture: Dr. Maurice Wallace - March 15
Dr. Maurice Wallace, professor of English from Rutgers University, will give the Sihler Endowed Lecture honoring women and church music via Zoom on Monday, March 15 at 4 p.m. More information about the event and the viewing link can be found at luther.edu/events.
'Faith, Social Justice, and Climate Advocacy' webinar March 18
Carbon pricing reduces greenhouse gasses by increasing fossil fuel prices, but this can harm the poor. The webinar "Faith, Social Justice, and Climate Advocacy" will address this issue at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18. The speakers, Valentina Harmjanz and Juan Rios, will explore the topic through the lens of their Catholic faith. Co-sponsored by the Center for Sustainable Communities and the NE Iowa Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. A Civic Sustainability Event. Find the link at luther.edu/events.
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