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/.