Being Community updates
“Vaccine passport” ban bill
The Iowa Senate approved a bill making it illegal for businesses or governmental entities to require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 from patrons or visitors. Only health care facilities were exempted. The bill does not prohibit other types of COVID screening protocols. Governor Kim Reynolds is expected to sign this bill, as she already expressed support of a “vaccine passport” ban. This law will affect considerations about what private colleges in Iowa, like Luther, can mandate regarding COVID vaccination.
Reminder for seniors attending Commencement
Seniors attending Commencement must be cleared by the Student Health Service and Student Life Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 14. Read details about fulfilling this requirement on the Commencement website.
SENIORS
Did you RSVP to have guests at commencement? Seating information was sent to you by email on May 3. You must forward that info to your guests so they know where to park and where to sit! Also, be sure to check out the Reception Map so you know where you'll meet your guests, classmates and faculty after the ceremony. Questions? Contact Campus Programming.
Preus Library Finals Week Hours
Tues.-Wed., May 11-12: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thurs., May 13: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri., May 14: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat., May 15: Closed
CFL Lost and Found
Our lost and found box is overflowing. Stop by the Campus Programming Office, in the front of the CFL, and take a look before you leave campus.
Nordic Choir releases a new album available for streaming
This summer, you can take the beautiful sounds of the Luther College Nordic Choir with you wherever you go. Their newest album, "Coming Home to the Light" is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. This album features some of Nordic Choir's performances from the past 4 years, under the direction of Dr. Andrew Last.
VIA Mentoring Program accepting applications for 2021-2022
Vocation-Inspired Alumni Mentoring - or VIA Mentoring - is a program that connects students and alumni one-on-one in conversations about ways to learn actively, live purposefully, and lead courageously at Luther College and beyond. Could you benefit from connecting with an alumni mentor for the 2021-2022 academic year? Are you interested in an opportunity for more reflection and connection? Apply today. Questions? Contact Alyssa Ritter.
Students awarded Karen Julesberg Scholarship
Four students have each received a $1,000 Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year. The recipients are Sandy Antunez-Blas '23, Jadyn Gasper '23, Jill Richards '22 and Mara Wood '22. The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits Luther College students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. Karen Julesberg '60 of Madison, Wisconsin, has sponsored the scholarship since 2012.
Students! Do you have Dining Dollars remaining?
Instead of buying out the entire C-Store, why not give your Dining Dollars to those in need! You can do so by visiting the Dining Services Office, across from Nordic Brew, all day on Tuesday, May 11 where you can sign up to donate your extra Dining Dollars to the local Decorah Food Pantry. Contact hellol01@luther.edu with any questions.
Can Mountain Thank You
The Luther College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity extends its gratitude to the community for donating redeemable cans and bottles during the “Can Mountain” event on April 8-11, 2021. All of the proceeds, totaling $1600, go directly to Winneshiek County Habitat. LCHFH would also like to thank Main Street Redemption Center, Calmar Redemption Center, student volunteers, and EXO fraternity for assisting in the event. Tabs were also removed from aluminum cans and donated to Ronald McDonald House charities.
Trail Safety in Winneshiek County
This spring, Winneshiek County Conservation is working to spread the word about safe and respectful trail use in Winneshiek County, especially along Trout Run Trail, as people start to get out on the trails for the season. We encourage Luther students to check out our webpage to learn more about how you can help make our trails a safe and fun place this spring!
Covid Memorial
Experience the wind chime installation honoring those lost to Covid. "When we started this project last June, we were thinking we'd have one chime per casualty in Iowa, which at that point was inching close to 300. We're now inching towards 6000." Created by Brooke Joyce in collaboration with faculty and staff from the VPA, assisted by students from across campus. It is installed under the tree near the Peace Pole, and will remain through commencement.
Summer compost sites in Union and Miller
After May 9, bring your compost to the Union or Miller Hall. Compost sites in other campus buildings will close for the summer on May 9.
Luther Book Shop News
The Luther Book Shop will be holding a textbook buyback Monday-Thurs, May 10 - 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Book Shop. Bring in any books you no longer want to keep, no matter what semester they were used or from whatever vendor they were purchased, and get CASH!!!
Reminder: Spring 2021 rental books are due back to the Book Shop no later than Thursday, May 13 by 4:45 p.m. If you have questions or concerns, be sure to contact the book shop immediately at bookshopweb@luther.edu.
Home sporting events
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Norse Athletics and the status of competition in the American Rivers Conference, visit luthernorse.com.
