ANNOUNCEMENTS"Good Grief" -- Students who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to join College Ministries and Counseling Service for a light supper and conversation. The gathering is this Tuesday, December 9 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the King Room (second floor of the Union). Call Mary in the Counseling Service at 563-387-1375 with questions.
The Fall Science Research Poster Symposium is9:40-10:50 a.m., Thursday, December 11 in the Sampson-Hoffland Atrium and ValdersConcourse. This is a single unified event highlighting undergraduate student research in the sciences. The symposium will include over 100 poster presentations (the largest poster session yet at Luther College) by students from classes in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Math, Nursing, Physics, and Psychology. All members of the Luther community are invited to come see products of student learning in the sciences.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Free Chair Massages for Students & Staff, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dahl Centennial Union each Wednesday of December!
STRESS BINGO - This game runs the entire of month of December so it isn't too late to print up the card and start playing. http://www.luther.edu/studentlife/wellness/bingo/
Students -- Hate it when your parents bug you for your W-2? By consenting to receive your W-2 electronically you will have the option to view and print your W-2 as soon as it is available. If you have also granted your parent access through the Parent Portal, they, too, will be able to view and print your W-2. Information on the Parent Portal can be found at https://www.luther.edu/financial-services/student/cost-pymt/parent-portal/
LDAP Authentication Server Update -- LIS continues work to resolve the LDAP authentication server issues that we have been experiencing. During this time, we encourage the Luther community to "save often", particularly in regard to changes made to files located on the network shares/drives (i.e. admin1, academic, students). Please see LDAP Authentication Server Update for more details. If you have questions, please contact the LIS Technology Help Desk at <helpdesk@luther.edu> or x1000.
Luther Employees: The W-2 Electronic Consent option is included in the employee profile section of my.luther.edu. If you chose the electronic option for your 2013 W-2, then you do not need to do it again for 2014. More detailed instructions and additional information can be found by clicking the W-2 Options link on the HR website http://www.luther.edu/hr/common-forms/ (Mac users: please do not use the "Preview" application to view your W-2).
The Diversity Center has a vacancy for an Outreach Assistant. Job descriptions and forms are available on the website at: http://www.luther.edu/diversity/studentjobspring/.Thedeadline for receiving completed applications is Tuesday, December 9.
Santa will make an early stop in Decorah as Luther College celebrates "Christmas in the Union" -- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, in the Dahl Centennial Union lobby. Activities include cookie decorating, crafts, a holiday movie and music. There will be an opportunity for pictures with Santa by the fireplace from 5-6:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and cider will be served.
