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REFLECTIONS FROM PRESIDENT JENIFER K. WARD |
"What I would ask of you is to embrace that thing that you learned through your liberal arts education at Luther College (or your partner, children, or friends, if you are not a Luther alum), which is curiosity. Be curious about what this generation of students is like. Be curious about how a smaller enrollment can drive a narrative of opportunity, rather than a narrative of decline. Be curious about how the skills and habits of mind of a grounded and global citizenry might contribute to a world where all may flourish." |
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President Ward shared remarks at the 2022 Donor Recognition and Appreciation Event on April 2, highlighting the biggest challenge and the biggest source of optimism she has as President in this time. The event celebrated contributions to the college made by members of President's Council, Legacy Trust, and Heritage Club.
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STITCH THEIR NAMES MEMORIAL PROJECT ON CAMPUS THROUGH APRIL 29 |
The Stitch Their Names Memorial consists of two large quilts featuring 116 cross-stitched portraits of Black people who died as a result of racially motivated attacks. The portraits were stitched by close to 100 volunteers, including Nori (Greenlee) Hadley '97, and compiled into two quilts. |
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LUTHER LEADERS CELEBRATED DURING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH |
Throughout March, Luther College Athletics debuted videos highlighting women who shaped and continue to lead Luther College: Retired coaches Betty Hoff '60, Su Oertel '72, and Jane (Greene) Hildebrand '74; along with President Jenifer K. Ward. |
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DECORAH AREA ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR APRIL 14 |
Did you know over 1,000 Luther Alumni live within a 20 mile radius of Luther College's campus? Whether you live in the Decorah area or find yourself visiting Decorah during a scheduled event, we hope you will join us for this new happy hour series! The first event will take place Thursday, April 14 at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. and includes an opportunity to hear from new Luther College Football Head Coach Joe Troche.
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ROSLIEN DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP APRIL 19 |
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, Neel Kashkari, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will come together with world-renowned epidemiologist Michael Osterholm '75 for the Roslien Distinguished Lecture “Pandemic Economics." Dr. Osterholm works as regents professor and director for the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota. This event is sponsored by the Dr. David J. Roslien '59 Distinguished Lecture in Science and Leadership, which brings to campus internationally recognized individuals who have made an impact on society through the use of cutting-edge science or global leadership in policy and programs.The lecture will be available either in-person at the Center for Faith and Life or via livestream.
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IRONSIDE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI LECTURE IN NURSING MAY 10 |
Michelle (Williams) Dynes '97, an epidemiologist at the CDC and lead researcher for the Health Section at the East Asia and Pacific Regional Office of UNICEF, will present the lecture "The Expanding Roles and Contributions of Nurses to Global Maternal and Child Health: One Nurse-Midwife's 20-year Journey from the Bedside to Ebola and Beyond" via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. This lecture is sponsored by the Ironside Distinguished Alumni Lecture in Nursing Fund, supported by Pam (Magnussen) '81 and Jay Ironside '81. |
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"Slouching Toward Radiance: A Day in the Life of You, Me and God" by Heidi (Helling) Barr '02 |
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"Quarantining with God: Daily Devotions from a Pastoral Heart" by Glenn L. Monson '78 |
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"What Should I Do?: A Family Physician Discusses Abortion, Religious Freedom, and Difficult Decisions" by Jeffrey D. Nelson, M.D. '75 |
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LUTHER PROVIDES EXPERT HAIRCUTS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR WHO STRUGGLE TO FIND A BARBER LOCALLY |
For some students of color, it can be difficult to find a barber who is experienced in cutting their hair. That's why Luther now contracts with a service called ClipDart out of Rochester, Minnesota. The student response has been overwhelmingly positive. |
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS' DAY FROM LUTHER COLLEGE! |
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