Dear Fellow Classmates,
Do any of your eight-year-olds know that they will be attending Luther College in a decade and proudly proclaim it to anybody willing to listen? Or is that just my son after he attended his first Christmas at Luther in December?
How is it that this place that shaped us into the people we are today is already shaping the next generation? How is it that this place that is a second home to us (even 15 years after we graduated!) is already feeling like a second home to our those who are still learning to read and write?
I think the answer is easy. Luther College is a special place filled with compassionate, loving, and educated people from all corners of the world. Luther calls us to be the people we were made to be–taking us for who we are, yet molding us so we can empower others. Luther is where I tried new recipes in the CAF after reading the cooking column in CHIPS. Luther is where I was challenged to think outside of the box to consider various perspectives. Luther is where Big Balls Brass Band played The Final Countdown as we rushed to turn in our senior papers by deadline. Luther is where we sneaked a live Christmas tree into Miller so we could celebrate during our sophomore year. Luther is us and Luther is our future, too.
By the grace of God, the encouragement of our friends and families, and the lessons we started learning right at Luther College, we are able to go out into the world to do God’s work. Now it is our time to give back to Luther in any means possible. With even a small contribution, Luther’s commitment to its current and future students can continue. Through these contributions, today’s students are given those moments that we all still cherish today.
Finally, I hope you’ll consider marking two dates on your calendar. March 10 is Luther’s annual Giving Day, and Saturday, October 8 marks our 15-year class reunion during Homecoming Weekend back on campus. With any luck, we’ll be able to share those moments together again soon.
Soli Deo Gloria!
