Natural Building in Japan: Past and Present. Kyle Holzhueter, a Luther grad who has lived in Japan for the past decade, specializes in natural building materials. He has a PhD in Bioresource Sciences from Nihon University where he researched straw bale walls in Japan and building practices to control moisture. This talk will focus on Japanese building practices and their relevance for sustainable construction in the U.S. -Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. in Valders 362.
Victoria Barnett, staff director at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and member of the museum's committee on ethics, religion, and the Holocaust will present a lecture titled "Dietrich Bonhoeffer: 'Unfinished' Hero." at 6:30 p.m. ON April 23, in Olin 102. Barnett will discuss the ethics of resistance in the Holocaust in relation to Bonhoeffer. A reception will follow.
SIGN UP NOW for J-term 2016 courses! Application deadline is Wednesday, April 22 at 5:00 p.m. Choose one of the 21 proposed courses and apply on-line:
https://www.luther.edu/global-learning/apply/luther/jterm/. Questions? Stop in the Center for Global Learning (Larsen 130) or contact
Chelle.
Northeast Iowa: A Quarter Century Retrospective features samples from Robert Campagna's selenium-toned, film-based photographs of people and landscapes in Northeast Iowa. The gallery will be open for viewing April 22-May 24 in the upper level of the Center for Faith and Life. A gallery reception will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.
Richard Merritt and Scott Hurley will present the Paideia Texts and Issues lecture "Invisible Geographies: Violence and Oppression in the Prison Industrial Complex and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall. A reception, held in Qualley Lounge, will follow the lecture.
Luther College's Collegiate Chorale will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Center for Faith and Life. The performance is part of the Collegiate Chorale's annual Midwest Tour. Collegiate Chorale, under the direction of Andrew Last, Luther assistant professor of music, is composed of select junior and senior singers.
Play "Geocache for College Cash" in Preus Library during Money Smart Week (
April 20-24)!
Find 7 posters, learn about 7 financial topics every college student should know, answer 7 quiz questions, and be entered in the drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.
It's easy - just scan QR code on posters to answer questions (or use URL).
Sponsored by Preus Library, Student Support Services, and the Financial Aid Office.
The Luther College Wind and Percussion Ensemble and Varsity Band will present a concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. Luther College Wind and Percussion Ensemble and Varsity Band are directed by Joan deAlbuquerque, Luther associate professor of music and director of bands.
Spokes bike shop is open for the spring semester! Located in Regents Center across from the Equipment Room, students can take their bikes to the shop for service and maintenance. The shop's hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3 p.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Get your bike in and get riding!
