January 17, 2020
Announcements
Luther Events Happening This Week - Visit the Calendar of Events for a complete list of events happening this week.

Model United Nations Security Council Session: open to the public  - Would you like to know how the United Nations operates in real life? Do you want to learn more about the Venezuelan crisis? Join POLS 185 students as they model the role of national Delegates to the United Nations-Security Council.  Everyone is welcome. Friday, Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m., Koren 217. Sponsored by POLS185 MUN and the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement.

J-Term Break Shuttles -   Remember to buy your tickets now for the J-Term Break shuttles! Shuttles to Rochester/Minneapolis, Madison/Rockford, Cedar Rapids/IA City, and Ames/Ankeny depart on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Shuttle to Chicago departs on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 a.m. Reservations made less than 4 days (96 hours) prior to the date of departure have a late fee of $10 non-refundable.  Ticket purchases close 2 days (48 hours) before the shuttle leaves.  Please visit  tickets.luther.edu  for more information on how to purchase your tickets. Any questions, please contact Jenna Mockler-Gjerde at  mockje01@luther.edu .

Join the Center for Sustainable Communities on Saturday, Jan. 25 for scones and coffee from our local Impact Coffee, a screening of 'The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion' by Comedian Hasan Minhaj and an opportunity to donate and buy clothes at our local thrift shop - The Depot (we will provide transportation there and back). We will meet at Valders 362 at 10:15 a.m., screening starts at 10:30 a.m, and The Depot trip leaves at 11:15 a.m. 

Lost and Found in Main - Please stop by Luther Mail Services to claim any lost items on campus.

Chapel Schedule
Join College Ministries for chapel wherever you are during the month of January on Facebook! Chapel speakers will "go Live" on the   Luther College Ministries
page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during J-term.

Friday, January 17 - Alexis Olson '19 in Madagascar
Monday, January 20 - Alyssa Henning
Wednesday, January 22 - Jason Bryan-Wegner
RERUNS
Sign up for W-2s online - All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up to receive electronic W-2s using the link in the employee section of  NorseHub.luther.edu . Electronic W-2s can be accessed from anywhere and not easily lost or stolen. Those that chose the electronic option for 2018 need not do it again for 2019. More detailed instructions and additional information can be found by clicking the W-2 Options link on the  HR website .

Sunday morning worship - The Luther Congregation will worship at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Ave., Decorah for Sunday morning worship during the month of January. Transport will be available from in front of the CFL at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday during Jterm. Worship takes place at 9:30 a.m. If you have questions, please contact College Ministries at  ministry@luther.edu.

APO Blood Drive  -   Alpha Phi Omega is co-sponsoring a winter blood drive with Red Cross at the end of the month. Come to the North Gym in Regents on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to donate. Walk-ins are welcome but may have to wait for an opening. Sign up on  www.redcrossblood.org  to reserve an appointment time and to check your donation eligibility. Open to the Luther and Decorah community.  

Want to make a living with your creative talent? Attend the Self Employment in the Arts 20th Annual Conference February 22-23, in Chicago, IL. Attend workshops, get advice from experts in your field, meet mentors. The conference also includes a pitch competition and a juried art competition. Contact Professor Tim Schweizer by email < tim.schweizer@luther.edu > soon if you are interested in attending the conference. Space is limited. For additional conference info, visit  www.SelfEmploymentInTheArts.com.

Off-campus Study Applications Ready!  Thinking of studying abroad or elsewhere in the U.S. during summer 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021 or the 2020-21 year? If so, you need to complete a Luther application by March 1, in some cases earlier.  Fill out this form  to request the appropriate application and/or to talk about your plans!

Deadline Approaching - Peace Scholar Applications:  Due February 3 -- Sophomores and Juniors interested in studying in Norway this summer can apply to the Peace Scholars program. A scholarship provides funding for two students to study for a week at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Lillehammer, and then for six weeks at the University of Oslo. Details can be found at:  https://peacescholars. wordpress.com/ . Applications should be sent to  victoria.christman@luther.edu .

Mid-Winter Community Day Pizza Party - Luther College in partnership with Decorah Bank & Trust invite all area families and friends to enjoy an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun at the 2020 Mid-Winter Community Day on Saturday, Jan. 18, in the Regents Center. Registration can be completed  online  or by calling the Alumni Office, 387-1164 or  (800) 225-8664 . The community day pizza party is $2 for adults, no charge for children 18 and under.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2020 - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, Dr. Lydia Kelow-Bennet will give a talk on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in Valders 206 titled "The Demands of the Oppressed and the Presence of Justice." Dr. Kelow-Bennett considers how the positionality of Black women in the Civil Rights Movement shifted their understanding of the goals and methods of "freedom," and examines how prophecy (vision) and group accountability (community) are both necessary components of agitation for justice.

Do you dream of being on Broadway? Area singers are invited to submit a 1-2 minute video audition to win a chance to perform in the Center Stage Series production, "Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway" on Feb. 14. Visit  www.singingwiththebroadwaystars.com  for full audition details, or contact  Kristen Underwood  with questions. Auditions must be submitted by Feb. 7.
T 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. Word limit: 75. Email:  bulletin@luther.edu