|
|
|
|
|
J-term 2017 Off-Campus Programs are now accepting applications. Travel to Ghana, Ecuador, Belize, Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Brazil, Guatemala/Costa Rica, Italy, Greece,
N. Ireland/England/France, Denmark/Sweden/Norway, New Mexico, NYC/Orlando, or Washington State (Holden Village). Apply here.
With a repertoire of Renaissance lute music, Peter Lingen, Luther College teaching associate in music, will perform a lute recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in the Noble Recital Hall in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. Lingen performs on a 15-string historic reproduction of a 16th century lute. The program features works by John Dowland and William Byrd.
Attention Students Registered for Private Music Lessons -- If you decide to drop lessons the following schedule will be used to compute the charge for fall 2016: Dropping lessons: by September 4 - No charge; by September 11 - $44 charge; by September 18 - $88 charge; by September 27 - $132 charge; after September 27 - Full charge/$485. This schedule will be followed with no exceptions.
An art exhibit featuring the work of 13 Luther College art alumni will be displayed September 5-October 13 in Preus Library on the Luther campus. This year's alumni exhibition features work by artists celebrating reunions at Homecoming this year. Additional displays include the work of alumni artists, many of whom studied at the California Pond Farm studio of internationally renowned artist Marguerite Wildenhain.
Collegium Renaissance and Baroque Ensemble: All students are welcome to audition for vocal ensemble, or to learn to play an instrument from Luther's magnificent early instrument collection. Contact Prof. Reed.
Are you a female athlete? Looking for fun and competitive team? Join Freya, Luther's women's Ultimate frisbee team! No experience necessary. Stop by the Mott Room on Thursday September 8 at 8:30 pm for more information. Questions? Email womensultimate@luther.edu
|
The Center Stage Series is excited to start the year off with the Reduced Shakespeare Company on September 10 at 7:30 p.m. Their performance of "The Complete History of America (Abridged)," as suggested in the title, puts a comedic twist on our nation's history, from Washington to Obama and everything in between. Be advised, in true Shakespearean fashion, this show is rated PG 13 for occasional bawdy language and mild innuendos.Tickets are free with CAF, $15-$27 without. To purchase tickets, visit the Ticket Office or go online at tickets.luther.edu.
The Luther College Student Activities Council invites the community to laugh and interact with ComedySportz at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. Hailed as a fast-paced comedy show that is fun for all ages, ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a "sport" by members of the World Comedy League.
 With more than 9,000 professional engagements to his name and a lengthy career spent building a fiercely entertaining repertoire, master hypnotist Jim Wand returns to Luther College at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, September 3, in the Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.tickets.luther.edu or via the Luther Ticket Office.
The Luther College Visual and Performing Arts Department will be holding auditions for their fall production of Twelfth Night this Friday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. in CFA, Studio II. No preparation is necessary, but a 90 second memorized monologue is recommended. Sign up on the Call Board across from CFA 119. For any questions, contact hoekel01@luther.edu.
Take An Alcohol Screening, Get A Free Drink! Wednesday, September 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Union Lobby, Counseling Service and Wellness in partnership with Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health will be offering free alcohol use screenings. Every student who completes a screening gets a coupon for a free Nordic Brew shake! Learn more about Luther's substance use policies and low risk choices. ITS is transitioning Residence Hall, Lab and Classroom printers to use PaperCut rather than GoPrint. All student printing will route through PaperCut by the start of the Fall 2016 Semester. For details, visit www.luther.edu/its/papercut. Faculty and Staff printers will be transitioned to PaperCut during the fall. Class of 2017 SENIOR REGISTRATION -- Seniors, don't miss this 30-minute session. Attend to register and learn about the services and resources available to successfully plan for LIFE AFTER LUTHER! Attend ONE of the following sessions: Tuesday, September 6, 7:00-7:30 p.m. or Tuesday, September 6, 8:00-8:30 p.m. Both sessions are held in Valders 206. (Door Prizes will be given away at each session!) Sponsored by the Luther College Career Center.
Last spring, the Campus Life Committee reviewed prospective changes to the hazing policy. The Student Senate, Inter-Greek Council and the Athletics Department had opportunities to offer input during the revision process. The Campus Life Committee voted in support of the proposed changes and the President's Cabinet reviewed and the President approved the revised policy. The policy is available for review in the Student Handbook.
Attention all International Students: It is very important that you go to Health Service and pick up your new health insurance cards this week!
Seniors: Individual study carrels are again available for reservation on a first-come, first served basis in Preus Library. The carrels are located along the perimeter of the third floor and are assigned for personal use on a per-semester basis. Contact Eddy Atwell to request a senior carrel reservation for the fall. There are a limited number dedicated for this use.
Luther's academic calendar has a new look! Launched late last week, the new 2016-17 catalog features user-friendly navigation, a mobile-responsive design, and the ability to see all courses that fulfill a given all-college requirement. We hope it will get lots of good use from faculty, staff, and students alike. Tabita Green (Web Content), Marcia Gullickson (ITS) and Kristin Swanson (Registar's Office) would be pleased to hear your feedback.
|
The Bulletin is published for the Luther Community by the Campus Programming Office every Tuesday & 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 be run a maximum of two times. Word limit: 75. Email: bulletin@luther.edu
|
| |
|
|
|
