Center Stage Series: Ranky Tanky - TONIGHT!
Don't miss this Grammy Award-winning quintet on Tuesday, Oct 5 in CFL Main Hall at 7:30 p.m. Ranky Tanky (translation: '"work it") celebrates the Gullah people -- descendants of the West Africans brought to South Carolina as slaves. Free for students with CAF! Call x1357, stop by, or visit tickets.luther.edu (Green Card Event.)
Student Flu Vaccination Clinics
Student Flu Clinics will begin Monday. Appointments are available Friday, October 8 from 9 AM - 12 PM, and Tuesday, October 12 from 11 AM - 4 PM in the Student Organization Suite, Union Room 102. Sign-up is strongly encouraged to ensure there aren't long lines, but walk-ins are welcome. Flu vaccination is free for students.
Here’s My Story: Neurodiversity on Campus - Oct. 6
“Neurodiversity” refers to variations in the way the brain functions, and is becoming an important area of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion work. Counseling Service and CEPE (Center for Ethics and Public Engagement) will host a panel discussion in which Luther students and employees with brain-based differences such as Autism, ADHD, OCD, and more, share their experiences of living in a society that doesn’t always accommodate all brain types. Questions? cepe@luther.edu Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7:00 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall.
Fall Career Fair - Oct. 7
The Career Center is excited to announce that the FALL CAREER FAIR will be held in person on Thursday, October 7! It will be held in Peace Dining Room (2nd floor of the Union) from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to visit with employers about internships, full-time and volunteer positions. You won't want to miss this! Explore the list of employers. Check out Handshake for more details.
Decorah Pride Events - Oct 7-9
Decorah Pride announces that the Pride festival is
this week! Decorah Pride is open to all who are part of or supporters of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying) community. Because there will be a large number of people gathering close together, the Pride committee requests that masks be worn, even for outdoor events.
Christmas at Luther Tickets on Sale October 7 to Students and Faculty/Staff!
ROCK THE COMMONS - Oct 9
KWLC invites you to Bentdahl Commons on Saturday, October 9 from 1-4pm for an afternoon of live music! Hang out with your friends and hear artists from Minneapolis, Luther College, and more. Don't miss it! Questions? gengje01@luther.edu
CEPE lecture: Jillian Peterson, “The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic,” - Oct. 13
Hamline University professor of criminology and criminal justice, Jillian Peterson, will discuss her research into mass shootings and those who perpetrate them. With her colleague, James Densley, Peterson has spent years identifying commonalities in the life stories of mass shooters, and in her new book, calls for evidence-based strategies to stop these recurring tragedies. Peterson’s lecture is free and open to the public. A book sale and signing will take place following the lecture. Wednesday, Oct 13, 7 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall.
Sponsored by Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. Questions: cepe@luther.edu.
'Viking Economics' book discussion - Oct. 27
Prof. Maren Johnson (Nordic Studies) and Berit Skogen '23 will lead a discussion on Viking Economics by George Lakey on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Lakey provides a guide for the non-specialist to compare and contrast modern economic systems in developed countries, with a focus on Norway and the United States. Along with history and statistics, he includes personal stories and conversations. Sign up to receive your free copy and register for the discussion. A Civic Sustainability event, in collaboration with Center for Ethics and Public Engagement, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies, and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium
Friday, November 12, at Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI. Registration for 2021 is live! Deadline to submit abstracts/register is Wednesday, November 3 at noon, at www.viterbo.edu/sevenrivers.
Sign up for the CGL Newsletter
The Center for Global Learning (CGL) encourages any student interested in study away opportunities to contact us to be added to our monthly email list. Our email newsletter contains a wealth of information and helpful resources for these students. Please email brooem01@luther.edu to add your name.
Title IX Suppression Clause Policy Update
In response to recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, Luther College revised its Title IX Policy to comply with a recent court decision supported by the Office for Civil Rights. This revision removes the language from the 2020 regulations that require parties (including witnesses) to attend a hearing and participate in live, oral, and direct cross-examination in order for their statement/evidence to be considered.
The full updated policy with the revised language is found on Section 27 of the Title IX Policy, under “Refusal to Submit to Cross-examination and Inferences.”
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Kasey Nikkel, Title IX Coordinator, kasey.nikkel@luther.edu or 563.387.1825.
Dining Services Survey
Dining Services is administering a customer satisfaction survey, asking students, faculty and staff to provide feedback about their campus dining experiences. The results of this survey will help Dining Services implement changes to improve customer experience.
We’d like to see how we’re doing! Please take a few minutes to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Survey participants will be entered to win $50 dining dollars. The survey will close on Saturday, October 16.
College Ministries
Pause. Pray. Be Present.
Chapel is held M/W/F from 10:30-10:50 a.m. in the CFL. Tomorrow, Wed., Oct. 6, Professor Greg Patton will give a message. On Fri., Oct. 8, Kathryn Thompson will speak. All are welcome.
Go to luther.edu/ministries to sign up for chapel reminders or to get involved with ministry and service opportunities on campus.
Silent Meditation
A time of silent meditation is held weekly at 5:15 in the CFL, on the second floor, Room 205.
College Ministries Outreach Team Bake Sale
Thank you to everyone who helped participate in the bake sale with the Outreach Team! All of the proceeds went to the work of Border Servant Corps in Las Cruces, NM.
Decorah Pride
All Luther students, staff, and faculty are invited to join College Ministries and Luther PRIDE in marching in the Decorah Pride Parade on Saturday, October 9. Parade steps off at 3:00 p.m.; we will gather at 2:45 p.m. at Mary Christopher park on Water Street. College Ministries Pride t-shirts will be available in the College Ministries office this week; $10 each.
Chapel Streaming
Chapel streaming is back! Look up “Luther College Ministries” on YouTube and subscribe while you’re there!
Transportation to Catholic Mass
Those interested in car-pooling to Catholic mass each weekend are invited to fill out this google form. Please email csc@luther.edu with any questions!
