CELEBRATING OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES |
What a week to be a Norse! Thank you for your enthusiastic response to One Team Day Nov. 3–4. The campaign raised over $310,000 from 1,190 donors for our Norse Athletics teams. Our student-athletes and coaches were hard at work in the Regents Center all day as they reached out to over 6,000 alumni, family members, and friends. It was a great team effort. Thank you for your support!
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MATTHEW BENSON '22 AWARDED TORRISON AND WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP |
"It means a lot to me that the ELCA and my faith community have given me such a generous scholarship that helps me continue to pursue my career aspirations." |
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A Celebration of Life for President Emeritus Richard "Rick" Torgerson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina, Minnesota. The family will host a visitation 4:30–6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the church. President Torgerson died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. He served Luther from 1999–2013 and we give thanks for the profound ways he shaped the college.
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HOLIDAY HAPPINESS CAMPAIGN |
The Black Alumni Association (BAA) is raising funds to provide students of color and international students a Chamber Dollar gift certificate of $25, which can be used at most Decorah area businesses. This holiday gift will be distributed before final exams and will include a personal message of support and encouragement. |
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Donations can be made online by the end of the day Friday, Nov. 25. Please support this initiative so that no student is left behind. Thanks to BAA co-presidents Loretta Dooley Wetzel '80 and Perran Wetzel '79 for leading this effort! |
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CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER TICKETS |
In-person tickets for our annual Christmas at Luther concert are almost sold out.
The performance dates are Dec. 1–4. Livestream and on-demand tickets are also available.
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD NOMINATIONS |
You're invited to nominate individuals for next year’s Distinguished Service Awards. Eligible recipients are those who have graduated at least 20 years ago. Honorees typically receive the award at Homecoming during an anniversary year of their graduation. For the fall of 2023, for example, Luther is seeking nominees from classes ending in a “3” or “8.” The nomination deadline is Jan. 15, 2023.
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Save the date for the 15th Annual Kent Finanger '54 Golf Classic! On Monday, March 20, join fellow alumni, families, and friends of Luther for brunch, a day on the golf course, and dinner—all in support of Norse student-athletes. The event will be held at the Arrowhead Country Club in Glendale, Arizona.
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COME TO DECORAH NEXT SUMMER |
Making plans for next summer? Consider Luther's Nordic Studies Institute, which will be held on campus July 25–27, and extend your stay to enjoy Decorah’s famous Nordic Fest, held July 27–29.
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The Nordic Studies Institute consists of short courses that highlight various aspects of Nordic culture, including music, food, the arts, and the outdoor environment. The schedule, course information, accommodations, and costs can be found online.
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At their October meeting, the Alumni Council thanked Lisa (Small) Steinbauer '88 for her service as president. Jim Kowitz '03 now assumes leadership for the group. The Council elected three new members: Sarah Carnes '08, Emily (Alcock) Henriquez '17, and Greg Woodin '11. Members whose terms have ended are Denise Davismckennie '82, Ryan Fordice '08, Jay Kautt '98, Nick Mozena '13, Nina (Catterall) Schultz '08, and Stacy Sundet '01. We thank them for their service and dedication to their alma mater. |
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