On Campus COVID Vaccination Clinic
A COVID vaccination clinic will be held on campus on Friday, January 14, at 12-3 p.m., in the Sports and Recreation Center (SRC) of the Regents Center. It is offered by Hy-Vee, and it is open to all Luther students, faculty, and staff. More than 150 slots are available. Sign up online.
Lecture with Q&A: Socially Responsible Investing at Luther - Jan 17
On Monday, January 17 at 7pm, Matt Titus '01, Senior Portfolio Manager, Invesco will explain the history of socially responsible investing and what it means for Luther College. Andrew Bailey, Luther's VP for Finance and Administration, will host a Q&A session following Matt's presentation, joined by members of the Board of Regents investment committee, which oversees the college’s endowment of roughly $200 million dollars that supports student scholarships and a wide variety of Luther programs
Upcoming Bokprat with Maren Johnson
Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House will be discussed via zoom on Wed. Feb. 16th at 7 p.m. and Wendy Swallow's Search for Nora: After the Doll's House will follow on March 16th. Ibsen's play is a revolutionary classic that centers on Nora, a middle-class wife and mother, who challenges gender roles and traditional expectations for women living in the nineteenth century. The second book continues Nora's story. Sign up to receive your free copies and register for one or both discussions.
A Civic Sustainability event, in collaboration with Center for Ethics and Public Engagement, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies, and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
MLK Community Service Project - Jan 17-21
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?”
-The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Luther Student Organizations are teaming up with Lutheran Services in Iowa to welcome nearly 500 Afghan refugees who are relocating to Iowa over the next 6 months. Bring your donations for "Welcome Kits" to the SAC office between 9am and 5pm any time this month, and join us the week of Jan 17-21 to make fleece-tie blankets and help assemble the kits.
Join Sustainability for Fun & Free Winter Activities!
Are you looking for fun & free activities to do outside of class this winter? Join the Center for Sustainable Communities for cozy relaxation, connection to others, or outdoors exploration throughout this J-term. We have many exciting activities ranging from tea nights to cross country skiing to projects at Decorah's ArtHaus. More info and sign up here.
Come join us in making winter enjoyable! Questions? email Kim Chham.
*Due to the alert level yellow, some of the activities are modified. Check our website and Instagram for updates.
The TRIO Achievement Program has space for new students!
TRIO guides and encourages Luther students throughout their college journey by providing ongoing academic, personal, career, and financial advising, as well as financial support through grants and scholarships. Interested First Year or Sophomore students not currently being supported by TRIO or Catalyze are encouraged to apply. Participants must be Pell-eligible US Citizens or permanent residents. Additional eligibility requirements apply.
Spring Term Books Available
Books for spring term 2022 are available to purchase and/or rent, from the Book Shop website, beginning Friday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m. For more information email the Book Shop at bookshopweb@luther.edu.
Library fully open for browsing/studying; new delivery options for Holds Placed
Preus Library remains fully open to students, faculty, and staff during Level 3 Yellow status. Social distancing and masks are required; group study rooms are limited to 1-2 people. Shelves are open for browsing and materials can be checked out. Holds can be placed in the online catalog for in-person pickup or delivery via campus mail. You may request electronic delivery of a limited number of pages or chapters.
ITS Student Work Positions Available
ITS is looking to hire student workers starting J-Term or Spring. We would like to see a minimum of 6 hours available to work in Multimedia, and would ideally like to hire students that have 4+ semesters remaining. Interested in a position or have additional questions? Please fill out our application.
Being Community updates
Alert Level 3 Yellow
Luther College is currently in Alert Level 3 Yellow. Requirements for face masks in all indoor spaces remain in place; minimal exceptions can be found here. The increase in alert level is due to activation of the following indicators: Luther College Case Count Trend, Community Spread on Campus, Alert Level in Winneshiek County, Test Positivity Rate in Winneshiek County, and Occupancy of Campus Isolation/Quarantine Spaces. A description of operations at Luther College while at this alert level may be found on the COVID-19 Indicators and Alert Levels web page.
Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Testing Update
Asymptomatic testing at EAST, which was available to all Luther community members last semester, is currently restricted to unvaccinated music ensemble students and student-athletes. Luther’s access to COVID testing supplies is limited because of the nationwide COVID surge and corresponding demand for testing supplies.
If you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, do not hesitate to pursue getting tested through the following options:
- Students: Contact the Health Service.
- Employees: Call Winneshiek Medical Center, Winneshiek County Public Health, or Gundersen for testing and notify HR.
College Ministries
January Chapel in the CFL Recital Hall as Covid alert levels allow
Join us for chapel during J-Term! January’s chapel rhythm continues as follows:
Chapel: Mondays in January at 10:30 a.m.
Labyrinth (self-guided): Wednesday and Fridays in January 10-11 a.m.
Holden Evening Prayer: Wednesday afternoons in January at 4:30 p.m. (Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 12, will be via YouTube; Click here to access the College Ministries YouTube channel listings.)
The Labyrinth is in the CFL Recital Hall.
MLK Chapel: A Service Lamenting Racism
As we reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and consider the ongoing damage done by explicit, implicit, and structural racism, we encourage all to join us for a special chapel service on Monday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. During this service, we will confess and lament the racism that still plagues our society, and commit ourselves in faith to make meaningful change in our hearts and in our society. This service is currently planned for the CFL Recital Hall, but will move online if necessary due to Covid precautions.
