September 10, 2013

Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Join us this Saturday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life for our first show of the year, 'Ring of Fire'.  A musical tribute to music legend Johnny Cash. Rather than doing a straight-up Cash impersonation, a company of performers will guide you through Cash's repertoire-from gospel to folk, from rock to blues to country-setting the stage ablaze in this touching and exuberant musical tribute. See you there!


Student Payroll will be Friday, September 13 for August work. Your direct deposit advice will be mailed to your SPO unless you have a work credit plan. If you have a work credit plan, you will receive a direct deposit advice and a receipt in your SPO. 

 

Interfaith Student Association invites you to join us on Wednesday, September 11, 8:00 p.m. in Borlaug (in the Union) for a reflective conversation about faith, peace, and diversity. Come find out more about interfaith opportunities on campus and to help brainstorm ideas for the new academic year.

 

SPEND J-TERM 2014 IN LONDON AND IRELAND: "Traveling the Path of Early Books" will visit London, Dublin, Newgrange, Galway and other Irish locations to trace the development of early books. The informational meeting will be held on Sunday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hovde Classroom (Preus Library). Contact Kate Martinson or Andi Beckendorf with questions.

  

Listen Well, Speak Truth, Be Peace: Take part in the Journey Conversations interfaith contemplative conversation retreat with Luther students, faculty, and staff on Sunday, September 15, 2-5 p.m., in the CFL Main Hall. The retreat is powerful as a stand alone experience. If you would like, after the retreat you will have the opportunity to join a small group for the semester. Email [email protected] or register at  http://www.luther.edu/ministries/getinvolved/journey/ by September 11. Please note that attendance for the full three hours is required for participation.


SPEND J-TERM IN NORWAY AND THE BALKANS!  Learn about peace and reconciliation dialog at the Nansen Center in Norway (Lillehammer and Oslo), and then travel to Croatia (Dubrovnik) and Bosnia/Herzegovina (Sarajevo, Mostar) in the West Balkans.  ForCul/ScanSt 339: "Peace and Reconciliation Dialog in Norway and the Balkans." Informational meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6:00-7:00 pm in Main 211.  For more information, contact Prof. Laurie Iudin-Nelson.

 

Register now for the Adventure Race (a 9-mile bike, 3-mile run, and 3-mile canoe/kayak paddle) on Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Participate as an individual or as part of a team. Students, friends and family of students, faculty, staff and Decorah community members are invited to participate; additional information is available at http://www.luther.edu/studentlife/wellness/adventure_race/.

  

"A Friend Asks" App - Would you know how to help a friend who is contemplating suicide? Download this free smart phone app from the Jason Foundation that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. A recommendation from the Luther Counseling Service.

 

Working on a research paper? Wondering how to keep track of your sources, create a bibliography and footnotes? Zotero (free application) helps you collect, manage, and cite your sources. Bring your laptop to our workshop and learn how to download Zotero and set it up to manage your resources (available for PCs and MACs). When: Thursday, September 12; Where: Hovde Lounge, Preus Library; Time:7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

STUDY ABROAD with CIS! A representative will be on campus on Friday, September 13. Stop by her table outside of Marty's from 10-2 and/or info session 2:30 p.m. inMain 114 to visit about programs in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. Questions? Call #1062 or stop by the Center for Global Learning, 1st floor of West Larsen.

 

Correction: Award-winning authors Anne Lamott and Mark Salzman are the featured speakers at the 2013 Luther College Writers Festival,September 27-28. The festival will offer workshops, panel discussions on craft, and readings in poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Festival cost is $25 for Luther faculty/staff and $10 for Luther students. For more information, write to [email protected], or go to https://www.luther.edu/writersfestival/.

 

Celebrate Iowa's Prairie Heritage Week on the Luther campus: Take a leisurely hike through the campus prairies to enjoy the wildflowers and talk about the history and management of the plantings. Friday, September 13, 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Meet outside Sampson Hoffland Laboratories in the parking lot next to the greenhouse. For more information about Luther's natural areas, visit:
http://www.luther.edu/biology/facilities_natural_areas/natural/ For more Iowa Prairie Heritage events across the state, visit: http://www.herbarium.iastate.edu/inps/index.php 

 

RERUNS
  
CHAPEL TIME - A reminder to the community that there are to be no meetings scheduled during 10:30-10:50 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Luther is distinctive in its practice of setting aside space for community-wide chapel and the campus is asked to respect this tradition of having "set apart" time for reflection and spiritual nourishment

  

Nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Mat Kearney will appear Friday, September 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Regents Center! General admission tickets are already available to students, free with the Co-Curricular Activities Fee (CAF); and public sales will begin on Wednesday, September 12. Tickets will be $22 each, and may be acquired online or at the Ticket Office. For questions regarding ticket sales, please contact the Ticket Office at [email protected]. Sponsored by SAC Concerts.

Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney
   

 

Family Weekend 2013 is scheduled for September 20-22. Check out the online schedule at https://www.luther.edu/parents/familyweekend/ for event details. In the interest of conserving resources, a small supply of hard copies--the Family Weekend brochure--will be printed for distribution to parents and family members on Saturday, September 21, 9:00 a.m.-noon, in the Dahl Centennial Union lobby. Questions about Family Weekend can be directed to the Development Office, to Kelly Wedmann (x1066) or Sue Drilling (x1100).

 

Do you like hanging out with kids? Do you have a couple hours a month to play games and participate in fun activities? Then PALS is the organization for you! Come to an informational meeting onWednesday September 11th or Thursday September 12th at 8 pm in the CFL Recital Hall to find out what PALS is all about and pick up an application to be a part of this exciting program!
 
The Counseling Service (Larsen Hall, lower level) offers confidential counseling for personal issues to enrolled students at no charge. Any personal issue, large or small, is appropriate. To make an appointment to see a counselor, stop by during weekday office hours: 8 am to noon
and 1-5 pm. Typically a counselor can meet with you within three days or less. Check out our website for more information about counseling and for an array of self-help resources.

  

J-term Fair - Thursday, September 12 - Union Lounge - 9: 40-10:50 a.m. Come visit with faculty leaders about openings in their J-term 2014 courses. Apply by Sept. 23. https://www.luther.edu/global_learning/luther/jterm/ 

  

Join Professor Robin James in a discussion on the philosophy of contemporary musicians Lady Gaga, Rihanna and more in her talk, "Monstrosity & Damage as Human Capital in 'Gaga Feminism,'" at 4 p.m. Thursday, September 12, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall .A reception with Professor James will follow the lecture in the Qualley Lounge.For more information, visit James's blog at its-her-factory.blogspot.com.

 

SPEND J-TERM 2014 IN THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS! Study Environmental Ethics (Rel. 243) at Holden Village, an ecumenical retreat center near Chelan, Washington. Come to an information meeting on Wednesday, September 11, from 6:00-6:45 p.m. in Valders 375. On-line application available at www.luther.edu/global_learning. For more information contact Jim Martin-Schramm, Valders 372-G, x1251.
 

Want a dynamic experience for January Term 2014? Sign up for "Walking in Spain and Morocco" (English 239) and explore Barcelona, Granada, and Marrakesh. Fulfills J-2 and HE-PT requirements; application for "Intercultural" perspective is in process. Information meetings Tuesday, September 10, 9:00 p.m., and Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m., both in Main 113. Or contact instructors Mark Z. Muggli or Carol Gilbertson

 

1988 Honda Elite S moped for sale. Great condition. Call Claude at 563.387.1626 or Email [email protected]. 

The Bulletin is published for the Luther Community by the Campus Programming Office every Tuesday and Friday when classes are in session. Copy deadline: 12 noon Monday for Tuesday's edition, 12 noon Thursday for Friday's edition,. Each announcement will be run a maximum of two times. Word limit: 75. E-mail: [email protected]
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Upcoming Events
September 10-12

TUESDAY
 
9:40a
Division Meetings

7:00p
African Book Club
Preus, Hovde Lounge

9:00p
Information Meeting for J-Term Course: Walking in Spain and Morocco
Main, Room 113


WEDNESDAY

10:30a
Chapel: 

David V�squez

CFL, Main Hall

6:00p
Informatin Meeting for J-Term Course: Environmental Ethics
Valders 375


THURSDAY
 
4:00p
Philosophy Colloquium: Dr. Robin James,
Monstrosity & Damage as Human Capital in 'Gaga Feminism'
CFL, Recital Hall

7:00p
Faculty Artist Series:
Andrew Whitfield, voice
J-N, Noble Recital Hall

7:30p
Alumni Externship Program Information Meeting
Olin 102

9:00p
SAC Cinema Film:
The Final Season
Valders 206

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