February 21, 2020
Announcements
Luther Events Happening This Week - Visit the Calendar of Events for a complete list of events happening this week.

Dr. Sami Schalk: Black Women's Speculative Fiction and the Deconstruction of Able-Mindedness - Dr. Sami Schalk will argue that Phyllis Alesia Perry’s novel,  Stigmata , reveals the racial and gender norms that socially construct able-mindedness with dangerous consequences for black people. She will relate issues raised in the novel to contemporary concerns for black people engaging with the psychiatric industrial complex and to the role of able-mindedness in police brutality. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., CFL Recital Hall. Reception to follow. Sponsored by BSU, LDA, WGST, and CEPE.

Latinx Panel - A panel of Luther College students and faculty who self-identify as Latinx will share their experiences in the Luther community. Panel members will discuss how we might cultivate a more inclusive campus climate and enhance student success in a time when Latinx college enrollments continue to increase. Everyone welcome with reception to follow. Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. CFL Recital Hall. Sponsored by Latines Unides and CEPE.

From the Dean's Office:  Call for Summer Student Research Proposals.  Complete information and application guidelines at:

Luther will celebrate Ethnic Arts Festival on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Regents Center North Gym. The event is free and open to the public, and there will be food available for purchase. This year's festival will feature a presentation by William Quackenbush of the Ho-Chunk Nation at 12 p.m. Additional activities include a Culture Fair, student performances, henna hand art, hair braiding, and children's activities. We hope you will join us at this family-friendly event to celebrate the many cultures represented here at Luther. 
 
HR Update: Be considerate of those with fragrance and food sensitivities - Please help us to accommodate our fellow students, faculty and staff that have sensitivities to various chemical-based, scented products or to food allergies. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume/cologne, body sprays, air fresheners and diffused essential oils can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress, nausea, headaches and migraines. Please refrain from bringing nuts or peanut butter products into the classroom, as well, as we have had some situations with allergic reactions in the classroom. Contact Marsha Wenthold, Director of Human Resources, at 387-1415 with questions.

SAC Homecoming is looking for a new Co-Cochair! If anyone is interested the application is listed below and if you have any questions please contact  sachomecoming@luther.edu

Ash Wednesday is a ritual that marks the beginning of the season of Lent for many Christians: it is a gathering where readings and prayers introduce a season for personal reflection and prayer as well as a time to take intentional action for both charity and justice. The imposition of ashes--a time where people can choose to receive the sign of the cross marked in ashes on their foreheads--is a tangible ritual for remembering and reflecting on our mortality--the briefness and fragility of life--as well as the beauty, joy and belovedness of this life we have. 

Ash Wednesday at Luther College includes two opportunities to hear readings and prayers for the day and receive the imposition of ashes: during chapel in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life at 10:30 a.m., and at the ecumenical Ash Wednesday service with St. Benedict's Catholic Parish in the Main Hall of the CFL at 7 p.m. At the evening service, President Jenifer K. Ward will preach, and Pastor Annie Edison-Albright and Father Don Hertges will preside at a full worship service with Holy Communion.

Chapel Schedule
Built into the class schedule and rhythm of life at Luther, chapel is a time for the community to gather for song, reflection and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the CFL Recital Hall. Faculty, staff, students and guests serve as speakers, musicians and artists.

Mon. Feb 24 - Gather Morning Prayer
Wed. Feb 26 - Ash Wednesday Chapel, music by Aurora
Fri. Feb 28 - Music that Makes Community
RERUNS
Job shadow program - All students/all majors! Are you interested in exploring a certain occupation? Unsure about your career goal? Get an inside look at the day-to-day activities of professionals working in a field that interests you. All shadow sites will be in Decorah for your convenience! To sign up for shadow site(s), stop by the Career Center (2nd floor Union) by Friday, March 13. See Joni if you have questions.

Benefactor’s organ recital on Sun. Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. - The Annual Benefactor’s Organ Recital is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 in the Main Hall of the CFL. This year's recital will feature Marilyn Brattskar, '78, who is currently serving as musical assistant for spiritual life at the World Council of Churches in Switzerland, while on sabbatical from her position in Norway. This recital will include Mendelssohn, Bach, Kjell Mørk Karlsen, Knut Nystedt, and Edvard Grieg and more. For more event details visit The Benefactor's Organ recital . This is a green card event.

Faculty Artist Series: Heather Armstrong Sat., Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. - Heather Armstrong will present a woodwind chamber music recital on Saturday, February 22 at 4:30pm in the Jenson-Noble Recital Hall in collaboration with music faculty Michael Chesher, clarinet; Thea Groth, bassoon; Carol Hester, flute; and Nicholas Shaneyfelt, piano. The program includes Bike Ride and Tip Toe, and Alyssa Morris's woodwind quartet, Motion. The program will feature oboe, flute and piano trios by Rubtsov, Damase, and Still. For more event details visit Heather Armstrong recital . This is a green card event.

Faculty Artist Series: Beth Ray Westlund Tues., Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. - The Luther College Music Department presents Beth Ray, mezzo-soprano on Tuesday, in the Jenson-Noble Recital Hall. Joining Beth are faculty Nicholas Shaneyfelt, piano and Rachel Storlie, soprano. The recital will feature art songs by Reynaldo Hahn and Johannes Brahms; Cole Porter songs; operatic arias from Gluck's Orfeo and Mark Adamo's Little Women ; and a duet from Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking. For more event details visit Beth Ray Westlund recital . It is open to the public with no charge for admission.

ROCHESTER SEMESTER/HUB UPDATE
We are excited to share an update to the Luther campus one week into the launch of Luther's new Rochester Semester program. Also noteworthy is that both  KTTC  and  KIMT  news stations in Rochester picked up the story and interviewed our students for stories that recently aired.
  • After a summer and fall of internship development as well as preparing students, we are thrilled with where they have landed.  Fourteen students, with nine majors represented, will be spending 20+ hrs/week under the direct guidance of a major researcher, director, or executive in diverse environments. They will also engage with community leaders and non-profits through their coursework.
  • There are 22 applications for the 2020-21 year in progress, but we need everyone's help in sharing the opportunities of this program to complete next year's class. The deadline for both semesters is Mar 1. Informational sessions will be held on Thursday, Feb 20, at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Valders 262
  • We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us ensure that students are aware of this new program. Please emphasize to any students that you engage with that this program is open to all majors.
  • Luther leased and furnished a floor in a housing community in downtown Rochester, and it offers unprecedented opportunities for our students year-round, including during Jterm (no additional cost) and the summer (economical rates).  However, any Luther student seeking Rochester housing for a summer job or internship needs to notify us as soon as possible, as any open summer rooms will soon be filled by Mayo Clinic Summer Research Fellows.

Interested in attending LibertyCon 2020, April 3-5, in Washington, DC? LibertyCon provides students with opportunities to discuss the role of government in society, attend breakout sessions and debates led by leading thinkers, listen to keynote speakers, and learn different perspectives on economics. Conference and travel funding for students is provided by the Birkestrand Chair in Economics and Management Endowment. Contact Professor Tim Schweizer at  tim.schweizer@luther.edu  if interested in attending. More general info about LibertyCon 2020 at:  https://www.libertycon.com/

New from Preus Library: The Research Help Desk now takes appointments! Signing up for one is easy - just choose a date and time and tell us a little bit about what you’re working on. We’ll send you a confirmation email, so mark your calendar and meet us on the main floor of the library. Visit luther.libcal.com/appointments to get started.

We All Bleed Blue  - Join LC Pride Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. for the women’s basketball game! Pride has been making an effort to support students in all corners of campus, and this Saturday, it’s NORSE BASKETBALL! Join us for lunch in Marty’s at 1 p.m. and for the game at 2 p.m in Regents Center. Additional details on Facebook.

8 Week Spiritual Reflection Group - Using Richard Rohr’s book, The Universal Christ , we will explore forgotten teaching on Christ and learn contemplative practices as a tool for a deeper way of being. Mondays 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. in CFL 205. Begins February 24. Led by Nathan Elsbernd ‘23 and Vicar Amalia. Pre-commitment required; limited to 12 participants. Please contact Vicar Amalia - vicaramalia@luther.edu for information or to register.

Psi Chi Honor Society  - Are you interested in psychology? Do you want another line to add to your resume? Consider applying for Psi Chi, the psychology honor society. Applications are available outside the Psychology Office Suite in Valders from Monday 2/17 to Friday 2/21. Please turn them in to the Psychology Office by Monday 3/2. Email Meretta Hanson at  hansme02@luther.edu  if you have any questions.

Music That Makes Community - From Feb. 27 to 29, Luther College Ministries will be hosting Music That Makes Community, a national non-profit group focused on community singing and song leading. MMC will lead the Luther College Chapel service at 10:30 a.m. Friday. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, in Shirley Baker Commons the public is invited to participate in song and a potluck. On Saturday, MMC will hold a one-day workshop for those interested in learning to improve their paperless and group song leading skills. Tuition costs will range from $35 to $100. Scholarships are available for students. Click  here  to register. 
 
MARCH 1 - OFF-CAMPUS STUDY APPLICATION DEADLINE - 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! J-Term 2021 apps will open April 1.

SAC Cinema presents Charlie's Angels - Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto -- a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it's up to the Angels -- Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena -- to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction. Friday, Feb. 21. Doors open 7 p.m. Free with CAF or $5 without. Free popcorn while supplies last!
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