ENJOY FALL BREAK!
Library Books are due Oct 15
October 15 is the due date for books checked out from the Main Stacks by students on or before Sunday, Oct. 10. Books may be renewed once online or by bringing them in physically to the circulation desk if you have exceeded the renewal limit. The new due date is December 10, the last day of Fall Term classes. Click on "Library Account" online at http://www.luther.edu/library/, and sign in with your NorseKey to see what you have checked out and when it is due.
Music in the Shape of a Pear: 9/11 Memorial Concert - Oct 21
The concluding event of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 organized by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement, this concert will combine musical selections composed in response to 9/11 and personal recollections of community members. Included on the program are compositions by Adam Gwon, Ned Rorem, Bruce Springsteen and Karen Walwyn.
"Music in the Shape of a Pear" is an annual concert series directed by Brooke Joyce, professor of music.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
Fairmount String Quartet - Oct 23
Comprised of faculty members from Wichita State and Emporia State Universities, the Fairmount String Quartet has been enchanting audiences for more than two decades. They will be joined by Luther College faculty member, Spencer Martin, for an evening of string quintets by Mozart and Brahms. Jenson-Noble Recital Hall, 7:30pm.
Questions? contact Spencer Martin.
Dance Party: Fiesta Latina! - Oct 23
Join Latines Unides, SAC, Res Life, and Ballroom and Swing for a night of fun! Come to Marty's on October 23rd from 7:30-9:30pm for Latinx music and good times! All are welcomed! Bring a friend and show off your best dance moves! We hope to see you there! Want to hear your favorite song at the dance? Email Evelyn Montoya with any questions or your song request! (montev01@luther.edu).
'Viking Economics' book discussion - Oct. 27
Prof. Maren Johnson (Nordic Studies) and Berit Skogen '23 will lead a discussion on Viking Economics by George Lakey on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Lakey provides a guide for the non-specialist to compare and contrast modern economic systems in developed countries, with a focus on Norway and the United States. Along with history and statistics, he includes personal stories and conversations. Sign up to receive your free copy and register for the discussion.
A Civic Sustainability Event, in collaboration with Center for Ethics and Public Engagement, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies, and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
Foreign Policy and Practice Series, Session 1 - Oct. 27
Associated Colleges of the Midwest announces the first session in the new Foreign Policy and Practice Series hosted by the ACM and Chicago Council on Global Affairs, entitled Public Opinion and Foreign Policy: Does It Matter and, If so, How?
Open to all interested faculty, students, and staff.
Wednesday, October 27, from 5-6:30 p.m.
Local Candidate Forum - Oct. 27
Candidates for the offices of Decorah City Council and Decorah School Board (listed here) will gather via Zoom to answer questions from the public. This is an opportunity for constituents to ask candidates about their positions in advance of the November 2 election. The event is free and open to all. Luther students and faculty are invited to attend a watch party in Valders 206. Find the Zoom link at luther.edu/events.
Sponsored by CEPE, Political Science Department, and Social Work Program
Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium
Registration for 2021 is live for the Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday, November 12, at Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI.
Join Luther's Mock Trial Team
Interested in legal studies or public advocacy? Hoping to improve your public speaking? Want a way to network with attorneys, judges, and law students? Join Luther's Mock Trial Team! The team is registered with the American Mock Trial Association and competes against schools from all over the country. No experience necessary! Currently looking for a few new members, please email mocktrial@luther.edu for more info if interested!
Wellness is taking applications for Wellness Ambassadors
Wellness Ambassadors are highly-trained, student employees who promote health and well-being across the 8-dimensions of wellness through engaging strategies. Wellness Ambassadors have a variety of majors, and all share an interest in improving student wellness on campus. All Wellness Ambassadors upon hiring are trained as Certified Peer Educators through the NASPA BACCHUS program. The priority deadline is Friday, November 5. Applications can be found here.
Sign up for the Counseling Services Newsletter
Did you know Counseling Service offers a monthly newsletter? The virtual newsletter is great way for Luther community members to gain information and tips related to mental health and stay aware of current outreach programming. Sign up and check out previous installments.
ArtHaus has work study hours
ArtHaus is looking for desk help on Tuesday evenings from 5-7 pm. This position can be through federal work study or fulfill a volunteer requirement. Contact Shannon@arthausdecorah.org
College Ministries
Live Stream
As of Fri., Oct. 1, all chapel services will be live streamed through Luther College Ministries on Youtube. Please subscribe!
World Food Day - Food Drive
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Little Free Pantry located in the Prayer Chapel for World Food Day! The Little Free Pantry is a resource on campus that provides all students and faculty with access to free foods like snacks, drink mixes, and shelf-stable goods. The Little Free Pantry is open 24/7 and is located within the prayer chapel (a little door across the street from Valders). Donations are always welcomed and encouraged, they can be dropped off in a box next to the Little Free Pantry.
Reminder: Due to fall break, there will be no Focus on Sun., Oct. 17, and no Chapel on Mon., Oct. 18 and Wed., Oct., 20. We hope to see everyone at Chapel on Fri., Oct. 22! The speaker will be Tanuj Guha ’20.
Transportation to Catholic Mass
Those interested in car-pooling to Catholic mass each weekend are invited to fill out this google form. Please email csc@luther.edu with any questions!
