Opening Convocation
Thursday, Sept. 2, 9:40am
First year students: Center for Faith and Life
First year students: please be seated in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall between 9:30 and 9:40am on Thursday. This special celebration of the start of the academic year will be in-person for first year students only.
The convocation speaker is Brit Bennett, author of "The Vanishing Half," the summer 2021 reading. An acclaimed social commentator and essayist, Bennett is one of today's most exciting new voices in literary fiction. In "The Vanishing Half," she explores the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person’s decisions, desires, and expectations. In her talks and her work, she examines the role of a writer in documenting racial injustice and contemporary Black experience.
Paideia students are required to attend as part of their coursework. All others may participate via the livestream. Find the link at luther.edu/events.
Using your Google Calendar
When adding events to your personal Google calendar, please refrain from using the "rooms" tab located next to "guests". If you choose a room on campus under this tab, it places your event onto the master room calendar for campus. Instead, type the location into the description. Thank you! Campus Programming.
Compost Collection
Compost collection begins September 6th in all academic and residence buildings. If you have questions about composting, or would like a personal sized container to collect your compostables (all food waste, tea bags, napkins, coffee grounds, etc.), contact sustainability@luther.edu.
Forest Bathing
Join Stu Johnston from the counseling service on Saturday, September 4 at 10:00 am in Olin 101 for Forest Bathing. Forest bathing refers to the practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. This activity will last approximately 90 minutes. Please bring something to sit on if you like, as well as something to drink (water, coffee, tea). There will be a brief introduction prior to the activity. The forest bathing activity will take place at Twin Springs Park and transportation will be provided. Sign up here. Questions? Contact Stu at johnstst@luther.edu.
Fall Chapel
The fall chapel theme is “A New Creation.” This theme, grounded in Isaiah 65: 17-18, invites us to reflect on God’s work in continually making all things new. It reminds us that we are beloved creations of God and emphasizes our response to this new creation through gladness and rejoicing. It also reminds us that, especially through the most shadowed times, God is forever creating and helping the former things to pass away. Monday chapels will be Sung Morning Prayer, a liturgy written by Marty Haugen ‘73, and lead by campus organist Gregory Peterson. Wednesday and Friday chapels will include music, prayer, and reflections from a variety of speakers, such as senior students, faculty, staff, and our new campus pastor and director of College Ministries, Pastor Melissa Bills. All chapels begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place in the CFL Main Hall, unless otherwise indicated.
Wed. Sept 1: Pastor Melissa Bills [outside at Bentdahl Commons]
Fri. Sept 3: Storm Bailey, with special music: Faculty Ensemble
Mon. Sept 6: Morning Prayer, with special music: Norskkor & Aurora
Wed. Sept 8: Pastor Melissa Bills [outside at Bentdahl Commons]
Fri. Sept 10: Brooke Joyce
Mon. Sept 13: Morning Prayer
Wed. Sept 15: Pastor Melissa Bills, with special music: Nordic Choir
Fri. Sept 17: Jessi Labenski '22, with special music: Cathedral Choir [Family Weekend]
Mon. Sept 20: Morning Prayer
Wed. Sept 22: Guy Nave, with special music: Norskkor
Fri. Sept 24: Abby Trewin '22
Mon. Sept 27: Morning Prayer
Wed. Sept 29: Gereon Kopf
Fri. Oct 1: Vicki Harris '22, with special music: Collegiate Chorale [Homecoming]
Seniors
Individual study carrels are again available for reservation on a first come, first served basis in Preus Library. The carrels are located along the perimeter of the upper floor and are assigned for personal use per semester. Contact Eddy Atwell at atwelled@luther.edu to reserve a senior carrel for the fall. There are a limited number dedicated for this use.
CFL Ticket Office
New to campus? Please take a moment to set up your online ticketing account! This is your source for campus performances, concerts, Center Stage Series, Christmas at Luther, the break shuttle, and much more. Click here to log in. Use your Luther email address and this temporary password: Luther2021! You will then be asked to create your own password. Questions? Stop by the Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life, email boxoffice@luther.edu or call x1357.
