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Within the past few days Luther Safety and Security has received information that three different bicycles may have had their brakes tampered with on campus. Two of these incidents resulted in the rider being injured and their bikes damaged. The bikes were all parked at different locations. As a precaution we recommend riders check their brakes before riding and report any suspected tampering to Safety and Security. We also ask the community to report any suspicious activity near the bike racks immediately by calling (563) 387-2111.
Family Weekend 2016 is scheduled for September 16-18. Check out the online schedule for event details. In the interest of conserving resources, a small supply of hard copies of the Family Weekend brochure will be printed for distribution to parents and family members on Saturday, September 17, 9:00 a.m.-noon, in the Dahl Centennial Union lobby. Questions about Family Weekend can be directed to the Development Office, to Sue Drilling (x1100).
Ross Szabo speak on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the CFL, Main Hall. Ross's story resonates with the millions of college students who are putting on a happy face to hide their true emotions. Ross teaches students about the complexities of mental health issues and empowers them to seek help or help their friends seek help. He uses tasteful humor and insights to help participants understand common mental health conditions and individual differences. Sponsored by SAC Leadership, Active Minds, Counseling and Wellness.
"Bring out your Dead"? Or just yourself, if you're interested in studying Bubonic Plague, Cholera and other diseases prevalent in 16th Century England during the summer of 2017. Come and hear about ""Paideia 450: Medicine, Madness, and Malady in British History" as we explore ancient as well as modern diseases in London, as well as the Midlands. An informational meeting for this Summer 2017 course will be offered Monday, September 12, 5-6 p.m. in Valders 262. Additional information is posted on the Study Away website.
Follow in the footsteps of fantasy! Tokien/Lewis, English 262, in January 2017, which visits Belfast (N. Ireland), Stratford, London, Cambridge, Oxford (England), and Peronne (France) is open for enrollment until September 19. Informational meeting for people not enrolled, Monday 12 September, 5:30-6:00 p.m. in Main 116A. Or contact faldetda@luther.edu.
Critically-acclaimed authors Erik Larson, Bret Anthony Johnston and Jane Hamilton are the featured speakers at the 2016 Luther College Writers Festival, September 23-24, on the Luther campus. Conference registration and a full schedule of events is available online. More than 25 contemporary writers of fiction, poetry and nonfiction will read their work, participate in panel discussions and be available for discussion and book signings throughout the conference. Local authors Carol Gilbertson, Charlie Langton, June Melby and Amy Weldon will read from their work and Decorah visual artists David Kamm and John Hall will discuss the relationship between image and text.
Luther's Habitat for Humanity chapter is hosting a pancake fundraiser on September 17, 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 604 West Broadway Street, for their 2017 spring break trip to Louisiana. A portion of the proceeds will go back to Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity. Students and their families are welcome to attend, as well as the Decorah community and surrounding area. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for kids aged 5-12, and free for children under 5.
ALLEY CAT- Luther College's nighttime bicycle scavenger hunt is Friday, September 23 from 8:00-9:30pm! Get a team of 2 or 3 and email spokes@luther.edu or sign up here.
JUNIOR/SENIOR ACCOUNTING MAJORS - Several accounting firms will be attending the Iowa College Recruiting Network (ICoRN) Accounting Interview Day held on Wartburg College campus on Friday, September 30. Registration/resume submission for prescreening is done on-line. E-mail Joni or stop by the Career Center (2nd Floor Union) for more information. DEADLINE to submit your resumes is Wednesday, September 14. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to interview with companies for internships and full-time positions!
Is graduate school in your future? GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL DAY - Thursday, September 22, Dahl Centennial Union, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Plan to attend and visit with representatives from over 40 graduate schools about their programs and application process. You can view the list of participating universities/programs on the Career Center website at www.luther.edu/career.
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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
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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
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