COVID-19/novel coronavirus updates
Please note that all campus updates regarding COVID-19/novel coronavirus will be sent to students, staff, and faculty via email. Information is also available on the
Luther College Health Advisory website
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The Luther Ideas and Creation blog
- We invite you to visit the
Ideas and Creation blog
, which is focusing on remarkable examples of Luther faculty, staff, students, and graduates responding to the pandemic.
Virtual Book Group
- In an attempt to explore the themes of human suffering and resilience in the face of disease and death, the CEPE is offering a virtual book group on Camus'
The Plague
. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all welcome. Because we are unable to meet in person, we encourage you to check out a virtual copy of the book
here
. Meetings will occur via Zoom at 5 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, starting on April 15. Email
cepe@luther.edu
to join.
Research Help Appointments
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Get help with your research paper or project by
booking an appointment
with one of the Preus Librarians. You can sign up for a 30-minute slot to discuss your needs by phone or video conference. You can also send an email to your
Subject Librarian
or fill out our
general request form
to get help.
Chapel Schedule
A note from College Ministries
- Join College Ministries Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:30-10:50 a.m. for a time of prayerful connection through Luther Zoom Chapel. You may join the service at:
https://zoom.us/j/811331503
Mon., April 6 - Gather Morning Praise, Psalm reader: Claude Mertzenich
Wed., April 8 - Liz Rog-community sing, Psalm reader: Jim Martin Schramm
Fri., April 10 - No chapel, Easter break
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Hearing Board Student Nominations
- The Luther College Hearing Board, which adjudicates significant violations of the Student Code of Conduct including sexual misconduct, is seeking students to serve as members of next year's board. The application is available
online
; interested students must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and possess maturity, be in good community standing, demonstrate respect for confidentiality, and excellent critical thinking skills. Please send names of nominations, who you believe would be a good fit for the position or questions, to Nan Hibbs <
hibbna01
>. The deadline is April 15, 2020.
Erdman Prize Update
- With the remainder of the semester moved to online learning, we are postponing the Erdman Prize Competition until Spring 2021. We thank you for your continued support of this program and we look forward to seeing what exciting pitches students bring forth in next year's competition.
Library Due Dates Extended to May 15
- The due date on all Preus Library materials currently checked out to students has been extended to May 15. Feel free to hold on to library materials for the time being. Depending on circumstances, the date may be extended again at a later date. Questions? Contact
library@luther.edu
. Questions about interlibrary loan materials should be directed to Emily Mineart (
ill@luther.edu
) as these materials have different due dates and may be handled on an individual basis.
Nominate a special senior!
Do you know a Luther student who's graduating in May who's made a real impact? The Luther magazine seeks to profile seniors who excel academically, musically, athletically, through service, through internships, through entrepreneurship, or otherwise. Send suggestions to
magazine@luther.edu
by April 7. Please be specific about what makes this student special!
The Counseling Service will be offering Koru Mindfulness to students via Google meet
- Koru Mindfulness is a 4 week mindfulness and meditation program where participants will learn various meditative practices that have been shown to improve sleep, reduce stress and increase gratitude. Participants will gather in Google meet once a week then practice meditation/mindfulness skills on their own between sessions. Koru comes with an app (free to all participants) that has everything you need to participate. Groups will start right after Spring Break. If you are interested, complete this Google
form
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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
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