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Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Volume 9, Issue 11
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Two Luther College employees receive Staff Excellence Awards
Luther College President Richard Torgerson announced the recipients of the Luther Staff Excellence Award for 2009, honoring JoEllen Anderson and Steve Arneson at a ceremony held in conjunction with the college’s annual Staff Appreciation Day in August.
The Staff Excellence Award recognizes exemplary performance by staff members who consistently excel in their positions and demonstrate integrity and a strong commitment to the mission and values of Luther. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/facstaff/staffexcellence.html
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Luther College to host Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow
Anil Singh-Molares, founder and CEO of EchoMundi LLC, will present the 2009 Woodrow Wilson Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Luther College.
The Singh-Molares presentation, “Ethical Considerations of Outsourcing,” will be at 7 p.m. in Luther’s Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall. The program is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/singhmolareslecture.html
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Jesus, Justice, Jazz concert at Luther raises $3,500 for world hunger
About 400 people from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin gathered on the campus of Luther College Oct. 11 for a Jesus, Justice, Jazz concert tour event that raised more than $3,500 to fight world hunger.
The Luther J3 event included a kickball tournament and concert featuring musical artists Lost And Found, Agape and Rachel Kurtz, performers from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American 2009 Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The concert’s opening act featured Christian rap artists RJC of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/j3update.html
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Haunted Lab at Luther College Valders Science Hall Oct. 30
Luther College Physics Department will present “The Haunted Lab” on Friday, Oct. 30, 4-7 p.m. in the Valders Hall of Science on the Luther campus. The Haunted Lab is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/hauntedlab.html
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Environmental Education Discovery Day Nov. 7 on Luther campus
Luther College Environmental Education class will host a Discovery Day on the college’s campus Saturday, Nov. 7, noon-2:30 p.m. Discovery Day is open to all students in kindergarten through sixth grade interested in having fun in the outdoors and learning new skills. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/discoveryday.html
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Luther College flies U.S. Capital flag at Homecoming
During the Luther College homecoming football game Oct. 2, the flag flying in the background was one that had flown over the U.S. Capital. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/capitalflag.html
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Reading and reception for “From My Perspective: Essays about Disability”
The Spectrum Network will hold a reception and book signing for “From My Perspective: Essays about Disability” Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. in the Decorah Public Library mezzanine. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/frommyperspective.html
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Alumni Corner
“Get Down, Give Back” Scholarship Benefit Nov. 20 in Minneapolis
“Get Down, Give Back” Scholarship Benefit will be held Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.-midnight at the FIVE Event Center in Minneapolis.
Whether you prefer to jitterbug, waltz, salsa, or disco, don’t miss the social event of the year for Twin Cities alumni of all decades, parents and friends of Luther College. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/getdowngiveback.html
Luther College alumnus Walters partners with Whitelines
Michael Walters ’99, Whitelines director of business development in North America, celebrated in May 2009 the North American launch of Whitelines, a Swedish company providing innovative paper products while remaining dedicated to protecting the environment.
Walters first encountered Whitelines while working within his company, studio503, where Walters partners with other businesses to direct their overall market strategy, bridging the gap between their products and large retail environments. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/whitelines.html
Bethany Bierman ’95, Twin Cities-based leadership giving officer, has been named to the board of directors of Minnesota Women in Marketing and Communications (MWMC). She will serve as vice president of networking. MWMC is the professional association of choice for women in marketing and communications. Its broad range of activities and benefits are designed to attract and serve members who are from diverse communications disciplines and at various points in their communications careers. More information regarding MWMC can be found at www.mnwc.org.
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What about Luther?
Steven Thai ’11, was one of five students to go on the first-ever ONE Campus Challenge trip to Africa. To watch the video of their journey, visit: http://www.one.org/blog/2009/10/16/new-video-one-campus-challenge-goes-to-africa/
The new Luther College Ministreis e-newsletter, “In Touch,” is now up and running. For more information or to sign up, visit the website: http://www.luther.edu/student-life/ministries/intouch/ministrynews.html.
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Luther College videos
To view Luther videos, visit: http://www.luther.edu/about/video/
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Music notes
Luther College student recitals. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/studentrecitals4.html
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DAIS: Doing Any Interesting Stuff?
Don’t make them toot their own horn; tell the Public Information Office about achievements by Luther College faculty, staff, students and alumni. Appropriate items include, but are not limited to, papers presented, awards or grants received, articles and books published and offices held. To toot someone else’s horn, visit: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/goodnews/
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And a side of sports. Read more: http://sports.luther.edu/
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