Part of Luther College's Senior Class of 2014

Luther Events Calendar

May 25: Luther College Commencement

On Sunday, May 25, Luther College will hold its annual commencement for graduating seniors. The event begins at 10 a.m. in Carlson Stadium and will have accompanying events for families of the participants

More Summer Events to Come!

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Spring Opera: Sister Angelica

Career Center Update

Read one senior's thank you to the Career Center, and catch up on some great professional tips!

To learn more about the services offered, visit the Career Center's website.

Shot Put at the IIAC Outdoor Track and Field Meet

May 2014

Note from the editor

Rachel Brummond '15

This May Parent Newsletter is dedicated to the amazing seniors that are graduating this spring as the class of 2014. Being a part of the Luther community is such a unique experience, and leaving, either for the summer or after graduation, can feel bittersweet. As one Facebook friend of mine recently said "The worst part about Luther is having to say goodbye." I know that I will be confronted with similar feelings this time next year. It will be the class of 2015's turn to take a look at all of the amazing memories Luther has helped us make. Please don't hesitate to encourage your student to take in every moment they can--after all, college is a once in a lifetime experience! This newsletter has hopefully captured many of those experiences throughout the year. As I must always say, if you have questions, comments, or concerns, I encourage you to contact us at parentnewsletter@luther.edu

Message from Corey Landstrom, vice president and dean for student life

I am looking out my office window and watching preparations for Sunday's Commencement ceremony on the Carlson Stadium field. I am blessed to have such a wonderful view and perspective from where I am writing this brief message. Each day I look out the window, I can set my eyes upon the exact location where the culmination of discipline, dedication, hard work, resilience, and accomplishment is celebrated by and for students.

In the Student Life Office in the Dahl Centennial Union, I placed a picture of a graduation celebration featuring Luther students. This picture occupies a very strategic location. When students are waiting for an appointment, they can look up and see what is intended to be an affirmative vision for their future--one that hopefully helps them commit to their educational goals at Luther. READ MORE...

Spotlight On:

The Wellness Program

The mission of the Nena Amundson Lifetime Wellness Program is to enhance the personal, professional, and academic well-being of students, faculty, and staff at Luther College by promoting a lifestyle that touches many dimensions of wellness. A collaboration of services and departments on campus provides education, motivation, and guidance to maintain a healthy living environment. These services include fitness classes, nutrition guidance, and the challenge course, just to name a few. The Wellness Program at Luther is also incorporated into a "Fit and Well" class that is a requirement for all Luther students. Since wellness touches so many aspects of a student's life, the wellness program reaches out across many departments and disciplines to help create a healthy support system for everyone.

Multimedia Feature

Community is More Than Just a Word

At Luther College we take community very seriously. It's so engrained into the everyday life of a student. This video encapsulates that ideal by showing many of the ways Luther Students interact with this community. Check out other Luther College Visual Media pieces on Luther's YouTube Channel.

Luther College - Community Is More Than Just A Word

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Poster presentations at the Student Research Symposium

Luther News

Luther's Todd Green selected to participate in a seminar on interfaith understanding

Todd Green, Luther College assistant professor of religion, has been selected from a nationwide pool of nominees to participate in a faculty seminar on the teaching of interfaith understanding. The seminar will be led by Eboo Patel, founder and president of the IFYC, and Laurie Patton, dean of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and the Robert F. Durden Professor of Religion at Duke University.

Three Luther College students receive Fulbright awards

The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has selected Luther students Kirsten Jacobson, class of 2012; Kimberly Rooney, class of 2014; and Becca Rudquist, class of 2014, to receive Fulbright awards for the 2014-15 academic year.The highly competitive Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award provides funds for a year's educational experience abroad, including travel, health insurance, and a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.

Luther College hosts Iowa Sociological Association annual meeting

The Iowa Sociological Association hosted its annual meeting at Luther College on Friday, April 25. The ISA provides a formal yet supportive conference environment for undergraduate students to present their work in sociology and social science-related fields.More than 100 students and faculty from Luther and seven other ISA colleges took part in this event.

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