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2009-11-19T11:36:14Z

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2009-11-12T10:30:22Z

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2009-11-05T10:19:11Z

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Luther College to host first Oneota Film Festival

Luther College will be the site of the first Oneota Film Festival, Jan. 22-23, as the college hosts the showing of several nationally and internationally acclaimed sustainability-themed films as the focal point of a community discussion of local sustainability issues including food, energy, economies and life choices.

Festival organizers say films under consideration for the festival include �Food, Inc.,� �The Garden,� �The Seed Hunter,� �American Outrage,� �The Story of Stuff� and �FLOW,� all of which have won recognition for their perspective on sustainability topics. There will also be showings of films about adventure sports, ecotourism films, comedies, shorts, and some locally produced films. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/oneotafilmfestival.html
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Luther Professor Todd Pedlar receives $135,000 NSF research grant

Todd Pedlar, Ph.D., Luther College assistant professor of physics, has received a three-year National Science Foundation grant for $135,000 to support his research in elementary particle physics.

The grant will fund research activities in the study of heavy quarkonia under the NSF�s Research at Undergraduate Institutions program. The funding enables continued research at Luther as part of the ongoing work of the CLEO-c Collaboration, a sub-atomic research collaboration of roughly 100 physicists whose work is based at the Cornell University Laboratory for Elementary-Particle Physics. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/facstaff/pedlarnsfgrant.html
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�Christmas at Luther� concert set created by artist Sand Anderson

Luther College has commissioned artist Robyn Sand Anderson to create the set for the college�s nationally acclaimed �Christmas at Luther� concert for 2009.

Sand Anderson, a Luther alumna whose studio is in New Ulm, Minn., has designed the backdrop for the Center for Faith and Life concert hall where five performances of �Christmas at Luther� will be presented Dec. 3-6. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/misc/sandanderson.html
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Call for papers put out for Midwest Black History Conference at Luther

Luther College has issued a call for papers for the seventh annual Midwest Black History Conference to be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.

One of the country�s best-known Black History college events, the conference will feature outstanding speakers, presentations, panels, discussion groups and entertainment based on the theme �Playing in the Dark: Performing Black Expressive Cultures.� Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/misc/mbhccall.html
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Luther College to host Global Poverty Conference Nov. 21

Roger Thurow, Wall Street Journal reporter and co-author of �Enough: Why the World�s Poorest Starve in an age of Plenty,� will serve as the keynote speaker when Luther College hosts The Global Poverty Conference of the Upper Midwest region on Saturday, Nov. 21. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/events/povertyconference.html
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Luther Theatre/Dance to present �Good Person of Setzuan�

The Luther College theatre/dance department will present six performances of �The Good Person of Setzuan,� a blend of song, dance and theatre, Nov. 13-21. Opening night is Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The show continues with evening performances Saturday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; matinee performances Saturday, Nov. 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m.; and a special evening performance Friday, Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/events/setzuanperform.html
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Priya Kumar to speak at Luther

Priya Kumar, University of Iowa associate professor of English, will speak on �Gender, Violence and Injustice in Amrita Pritam�s �Pinjar,�� Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on the campus of Luther College. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/events/kumarlecture.html
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Luther�s Kortbein to present Philosophy Colloquium Series lecture

Joshua Kortbein, Luther College visiting assistant professor of philosophy, will present a lecture Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. in Room 262 of the Valders Hall of Science on the Luther campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/events/kortbeinlecture.html
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Luther students compete in �Battle of the Brains� software competition

Luther College students competed in the world�s most prestigious computer programming competition, the 34th annual Association for Computing Machinery�s International Collegiate Programming Contest Oct. 31. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/students/battleofbrainsresults.html
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David Versluis art exhibit on display at Luther College

�Fish Series,� an exhibit of Gicl�e prints by David Versluis, will be on display through Dec. 11 in the Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery, Center for the Arts, on the campus of Luther College. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/events/artexversluis.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/november/misc/getdowngiveback2.html
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Luther College videos

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Music notes

Luther College Jazz Band concert Nov. 17. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/music/jazzbandconcert.html

Wind and Percussion Ensemble to perform Nov. 19. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/music/wpeconcert.html

�Americani in Italia� Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/november/music/operaperformance09.html
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Luther News Volume 9, Issue 12

2009-10-29T11:37:57Z

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Sebesta Blomberg consultants help Luther develop Energy Conservation Program

Luther College has hired consultants from Sebesta Blomberg, a worldwide engineering firm, to lend direction to a new initiative at Luther on energy conservation. The college is using a portion of the $45,000 Rocky Mountain Institute grant received this summer to bring the consultants to campus Nov. 3-4.

Sebesta Blomberg is an engineering firm that provides sustainable technical and business solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance the quality of the work environment and reduce the cost of facility operation. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/sebestablomberg.html
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Urban Bush Women to perform Nov. 7 at Luther College

Urban Bush Women, an internationally recognized dance ensemble, will perform Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

Tickets for the performance go on sale Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Luther College Box Office. The New York Times recognized UBW as �triple-threat performers who dance, sing and act with a searing sense of truthfulness.� Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/cssurbanbushwomen.html
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�3 Fervent Travelers�

Time for Three, an uncategorized and nationally renowned string trio, will perform Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

Tickets for the performance will go on sale Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Luther College Box Office. Tf3 blends classical, country western, gypsy and jazz music genres to create unique compositions. Their intricate and eclectic style makes their music difficult to categorize. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/timeforthree.html
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Luther College SAC presents Pale Young Gentlemen Nov. 6

Luther College Student Activities Council Spotlight committee presents Pale Young Gentlemen Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. in Marty�s CyberCaf� located in Dahl Centennial Union on the Luther campus.

Tickets are $9, available at the Luther Box Office. The music of Pale Young Gentlemen is comprised of a unique and compelling sound, combining music and narration to appeal to their audience. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/sacpaleyounggent.html
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Luther to compete in �Battle of the Brains� software competition

Students on the Luther College campus are preparing for the world�s most prestigious computer programming competition, the 34th annual Association for Computing Machinery�s International Collegiate Programming Contest.

Seniors Brett Hazen, Aaron Shatzer and Maria Werner will compete as the DaBraKe team, and seniors Andrew Baumann, Megan Hallberg and sophomore Adam Voss will compete as the Norse Coders. Senior Doug Broman will travel as a reserve team member. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/battleotbrains.html
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Barnes Scholarship to aid Gladbrook-Reinbeck students

Steve Barnes was surprised by several unique gifts from his professional colleagues when he retired as senior vice president of the Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based global investment firm, but the biggest surprise and the most rewarding gift was the announcement of the Barnes Memorial Scholarship.

Established in honor of his parents, Roy and Thelma Barnes, and funded by almost $75,000 in gifts to Luther from his colleagues, the Barnes Memorial Scholarship will provide financial aid for Gladbrook-Reinbeck (Iowa) High School students who enroll at Luther College. The first Luther student to benefit from the Barnes Memorial Scholarship is Rachel Schott, a Luther sophomore from Gladbrook. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/barnesscholarship.html
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Luther College Book Shop to host event with author Gary Moore

Luther College Book Shop will host a speaking engagement and book signing session with author Gary Moore Thursday, Nov. 12 in Dahl Centennial Union on the Luther campus.

Moore will speak in Williams Lounge from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Following his presentation, Moore will visit and sign copies of his critically acclaimed book �Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Home� in the Luther Book Shop from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/moorebooksigning.html
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Shakespearean scholar Schiffer to lead Luther �Sonnets� events

Luther College will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare�s sonnets Nov. 1-2 with events led by James Schiffer, noted Shakespeare scholar and dean of liberal arts at the State University of New York - New Paltz. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/schifferlecture.html
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�Two Cheers (and a Few Second Thoughts) on Capitalism�

Robert Benne, will give the lecture �Two Cheers (and a Few Second Thoughts) on Capitalism,� Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. in the Center of Faith for Life Recital Hall, on the Luther College campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/bennelecture.html
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Sean Burke to give Luther College religion lecture Nov. 5

Sean Burke, Luther College assistant professor of religion, will present a Luther College Religion Forum lecture titled �Early Christian Drag: The Ethiopian Eunuch as a Queering Figure� Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the F.W. Olin Building, Room 102 on Luther campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/facstaff/burkelecture.html
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Music and Conscience: Bach and Bonhoeffer

Luther College will sponsor a tour of Germany and the Czech Republic June 9-21. The tour will begin in Berlin, Bonhoeffer�s birthplace and the center of his teaching and work in the resistance against Hitler. The group will then travel to Leipzig, where Bach culminated his career and composed his most beloved works. For more information, visit: http://www.luther.edu/alumni/events/tours/bach_and_bonhoeffer/index.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

Minnesota Speaker of the House to address Luther alumni

Minnesota Speaker of the House and gubernatorial candidate Margaret Anderson Kelliher will speak at the Luther College Lunch Connection Friday, Oct. 30 at the Center for Changing Lives in Minneapolis.

Anderson Kelliher will speak on �Charting the Future of Minnesota--Experiences from the House and Beyond.� Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/alumlunchconnection.html

Sarah (Ruble) Sladek �94, founder and CEO of XYZ University, formerly Limelight Generations, organized an all-day workshop in Minneapolis on the issue of Generation X and Y workers. Read the Star Tribune article: http://www.startribune.com/business/65105092.html.
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Luther College videos

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Music notes

Luther College Chamber Orchestra concert Nov. 8. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/music/chamberoconcert.html

Luther College Symphony Orchestra concert Nov. 15. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/music/symphorchconcert.html

Luther Philharmonia concert Nov. 18. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/music/philharmoniaconcert.html

Luther College student recitals. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/studentrecitals5.html
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Luther News Volume 9, Issue 11

2009-10-22T11:42:13Z

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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

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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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2009-10-08T11:41:18Z

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�Christmas at Luther� television program wins Emmy award

Luther College�s nationally recognized �Christmas at Luther� holiday concert television program has earned an Emmy award for Twin Cities Public Television, the producer of the 2008 program that was aired by PBS Television as a PBS Holiday Special in December.

TPT won a regional Emmy award for �Best Special Event Coverage� for the program. �Christmas at Luther - Night of Glory, Dawn of Peace,� which was broadcast nationwide on more than 100 public television stations in December 2008. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/music/calemmy.html
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Luther to re-dedicate Valders Hall of Science Oct. 14

Luther College will celebrate the completion of renovations in Valders Hall of Science with a re-dedication service during the college�s annual Founders Day chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 10:30-10:50 a.m.

The re-dedication service will serve as October�s chapel-on-the-move and take place in Valders Concourse. Renovation committee and building contractors, students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend the chapel service and celebrate the re-dedication of Valders. A reception will follow the service. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/valdersrededication.html
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Luther College announces release of Nordic Choir recording

Luther College has released the new Nordic Choir album, �A New Hosanna.� The CD is $20 and available on the Luther website, http://music.luther.edu/recordings.

�A New Hosanna� features 17 choral and orchestral works performed by the Luther College Nordic Choir, directed by Craig Arnold, Luther professor of music. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/music/hosannacd.html
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Sean Kingston to perform at Luther College Nov. 13

Sean Kingston, internationally renowned hip-hop superstar, will perform Friday, Nov. 13 in the Regents Center at Luther College. The opening act for the performance will be the duo New Boyz.

Tickets for the performance go on sale Oct. 8 at the Luther College Box Office, (563) 387-1357. Tickets cost $25. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/sacseankingston.html
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There�s No Business Like Show Business

The Irving Berlin musical revue, �I Love A Piano,� will be performed Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

Using 64 of Berlin�s enduring and popular favorite music compositions, �I Love A Piano� spans 70 years of American history as seen through Berlin�s eyes. Presented through dance as well as song, the musical celebrates styles and cultural influences from various eras as it moves through the decades. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/cssiloveapiano.html
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Luther College Ministries to conduct annual Fall Fling Oct. 24

Luther College student volunteers will help Decorah area residents with fall house cleaning, repair and winterizing chores Saturday, Oct. 24 when Luther College Ministries conducts its annual Fall Fling community assistance day.

Luther students will provide assistance with light-duty household work, including yard raking, house and yard cleaning, gutter cleaning, installing storm windows, washing windows and similar tasks. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/fallfling09.html
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Luther students raise $800 for local food bank

Luther students who live in the college�s Miller and Dieseth Residence Halls conducted a fun Homecoming Week community service project Sept. 23-30, electing a King and Queen of Towers and raising $819.43 for the Decorah Lutheran Church Food Bank. Read more
installing storm windows, washing windows and similar tasks. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/towersfundraiser.html
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Luther student Sarah May finalist in Norman Mailer High School and College Nonfiction Writing Award Contest

Luther College student Sarah May of Rockford, Ill., was named a finalist in the Norman Mailer High School and College Nonfiction Writing Award contest. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/finalistmay.html
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Discoveries at Ancient Sepphoris

Carol L. Meyers and Eric M. Meyers, internationally known scholars in the field of biblical archaeology, will present the 2009 Luther College Qualley Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Luther Center for Faith and Life. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/qualleylecture.html
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�Postville: Games, Apparitions and Mementos�

�Postville: Games, Apparitions and Mementos,� a two-person exhibit focusing on the people affected by the immigration raid on Postville, Iowa, will be on display Oct. 23-Dec. 6 in the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther College campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/events/artexpostville.html
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Lasky art exhibit opens Oct. 26 in Luther College Preus Library

�Cartoons by David Lasky,� an art show of comics and cartoon art by David Lasky, will be displayed Oct. 26 � Dec. 11 in the Preus Library on the campus of Luther College. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/artexlasky.html
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Alumni Corner

Tom Maakestad �80, has a new exhibition titled �Landscape of Change� on display at Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis, Minn. Maakestad�s subjects include rolling hills tilled for planting, country roads and colorful marshlands set against large atmospheric skies. In recent years, Maakestad has participated in numerous plein air festivals, giving him a heightened awareness for the affects of weather on our landscape and in turn, on his paintings. Much of the work in this exhibition has been made in this tradition. Working from one location during a condensed period of time, drawings are started and finished relatively quickly. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/alumnicorner.html
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Luther College videos

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Music notes

Luther College Concert Band on tour. Read more: http://music.luther.edu/tours/band/current/index.html

Luther College student recitals. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/studentrecitals2.html
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Luther College receives REAP funds for wind turbine project

WASHINGTON, D.C. � Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture�s Rural Energy for America Program will award Luther College Wind Energy Project, LLC, a $500,000 grant and a $1,302,385 loan to fund the installation of a 1.65 MW wind turbine that is expected to generate about one-third of the electrical energy consumed by the college each year.

The REAP funds awarded to the Luther wind turbine project are part of the program�s $62.5 million in loans and grants for 705 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in 45 states and Puerto Rico. Vilsack has called the REAP program an important initiative to help rebuild and revitalize rural America. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/giftsgrants/reapaward2009.html
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Luther�s Sampson Hoffland Laboratories Awarded Prestigious LEEDS Gold Certification

Luther College has received a gold certification from the internationally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building certification system in recognition of the environmentally friendly design and construction features incorporated in the college�s recently completed Sampson Hoffland Laboratories project.

Sampson Hoffland Laboratories is one of only eight LEED�s gold certified buildings in Iowa, and Luther is one of only three Iowa college�s to receive a gold certification. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/leedcertification.html
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Luther College alumna Hoa Nguyen faces deportation

Hoa Nguyen, a 2003 alumna of Luther, is fighting a legal battle against deportation because of a clerical error in her graduate student visa status. She and her husband, Dan Hanson �03, ask the Luther community for their help in this.

Hoa, who has an outstanding academic record is a summa cum laude graduate from both Luther and the University of Minnesota, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, speaks three languages, holds a masters degree in French Literature, teaches undergraduates at the U of M, and is a loving wife, sister, daughter and friend. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/hoanguyen.html
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Luther to host book signings with alumni Rob Severson and Dick Edwards

Luther College Book Shop will host book signing sessions with alumni Rob Severson, Class of 1969, and Dick Edwards, Class of 1964, Saturday, Oct. 3 as part of Luther Homecoming 2009.

Severson, author of �Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperity: A Survival Guide & Memoir,� will be in the Luther Book Shop from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Edwards, author of �Mom, Dad�Can We Talk? Insight and Perspectives to Help Us Do What�s Best for Our Aging Parents,� will be in the Book Shop from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/alumnisigning.html
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Luther theatre/dance department to present �Waiting for Godot�

The Luther College theatre/dance department will present seven performances of �Waiting for Godot,� a play by Samuel Becket, Oct. 2-10.

Opening night is Friday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. Performances continue Saturday, Oct. 3, Thursday, Oct. 8, Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/godot09.html
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Football team Germany tour 2010

Luther faculty, staff, parents and friends of the college are invited to join the Norse Football Team on a trip to Germany in May 2010.

The nine-day tour will include sightseeing, educational and cultural experiences, and a game and post-game party with a football club team from Germany. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/germanytour.html
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Alumni Corner

Jon Aanestad �04, released his debut EP �Songs From A City.� The EP is a blend of folk, R&B, pop, country and soul. To read the full Iowa City Press-Citizen article about Aanestad, visit: http://tinyurl.com/ycz96vj.

Larry Logeman �87, purchased Executive Express, the St. Cloud, Minn., based airport shuttle, delivery and transportation services company, in early 2005. Logeman then purchased Twin City Passenger service, a second airport shuttle company based in Alexandria, Minn., in 2006. Logeman expanded the company by opening a new branch in Ames, Iowa.

In mid-August Executive Express transported more than 300 international students to Iowa State University from the Des Moines International Airport composing its first Iowa passengers. The company will provide daily services up to nine times a day; 365 days a year for more than 25 cities across central Iowa. Service will be provided to many cities along I-35 from Ankeny to Clear Lake and Mason City. A launch of the company�s new and innovated website will be used as an online reservations system for customers to make reservations and view schedules. For more information, visit: www.ExecutiveExpress.biz.
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What about Luther?
Eboo Patel praises Luther College in You Tube video

Eboo Patel, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core of Chicago, has released a brief video production praising Luther College as a model community where all people are treated with dignity.

The video on You Tube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJO17phgR4I, follows Patel�s presentation �Acts of Faith,� the 2009 Luther College Convocation Lecture which he delivered Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/misc/patelthankyou.html
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Luther College videos

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Music notes

Luther College Homecoming concert Oct. 4. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/music/homecomingconcert.html

Internationally known organist Gail Archer to perform recital Oct. 11. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/music/archerrecital.html

Luther College student recitals. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/october/students/studentrecitals.html
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Luther College to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 2-4

Luther College will celebrate Homecoming 2009 Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2-4, bringing more than 5,000 students, alumni and friends of the college to the Luther campus for class reunions, football, music, dance, theater and other events.

Luther extends an invitation to the Decorah area community to join in the celebration. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/homecoming2009.html
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Luther College to honor 12 alumni with Distinguished Service Awards

Luther College President Richard L. Torgerson will present the Luther Distinguished Service Award to 12 alumni Friday, Oct. 2, at a ceremony that is part of the college�s annual homecoming celebration.

The Distinguished Service Award, on of the highest honors bestowed by the college, is given in recognition of success and achievement in professional field, service to society, contributions to community, and loyalty and service to Luther. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/misc/dsa2009.html
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The City Lights Orchestra to perform at Luther Flamingo Ball Oct. 3

The City Lights Orchestra will perform at the 2009 Luther College Flamingo Ball Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 p.m. to midnight in the Regents Center Main Gymnasium on the Luther campus.

A traditional part of the annual Luther Homecoming Weekend, Flamingo Ball�s theme this year is �Mario�s Party.� The event is sponsored by Luther�s Student Activities Council. Flamingo Ball organizers and sponsors extend an invitation to the Decorah community to attend and enjoy listening and dancing to the music of the City Lights Orchestra�s �Big Band� style of music. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/flamingoball09.html
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Food and Fitness Walking advocate Fenton to speak Oct. 7 at Luther

Mark Fenton, the nation�s most recognized walking advocate, will speak on Wednesday Oct. 7, 7 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

Fenton�s speech, �Connecting our health to the places we live, learn, work and play,� is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/foodfitnesslecture.html
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ArtsPower Theater to present �Laura Ingalls Wilder� Oct. 8 at Luther

ArtsPower National Theater will present �Laura Ingalls Wilder� Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

The performance by the professional touring theater company is directed towards children grades two to six. Tickets are $3.50 with priority given to area schools. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/csswilder.html
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�The Evolution of God�

Robert Wright an American journalist, will give the lecture �The Evolution of God,� Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206 on the Luther College campus.

The program is sponsored by the Oen Fellowship Program which invites a distinguished guest lecturer to Luther biannually to explore and discuss intersections between religion, science, politics and the arts. Oen Fellows spend three to five days on campus meeting with both faculty and students to discuss issues in both formal and informal settings. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/wrightlecture.html
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Luther College hosts �Jesus, Justice and Jazz Tour� Oct. 11

Luther College�s Student Activities Council; Diversity Committee presents: �Jesus, Justice, and Jazz Tour,� Sunday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., in the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/jesusjusticejazz.html
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Alumni Corner

Preus Library 40th anniversary information and update

Calling all alumni librarians, library-information professionals, archivists and alumni library student workers: Preus Library will celebrate its 40th anniversary during a Homecoming weekend celebration this fall. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/august/misc/preusupdate09.html

Mike Gerdin �92, completed the 2009 Ford Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon, held in Madison Sept. 13. The event consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run. Gerdin is president of the Heartland Express trucking company, headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
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Luther College videos

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Music notes

Luther College�s Karl Larson to perform alumni piano recital Sept. 26. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/larsonrecital.html

�Songs by Iowa Composers�. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/misc/songsbyiowacomposers.html

Luther�s Hindson to perform duo recital Oct. 11. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/hindsonrecital.html
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Luther News Volume 9, Issue 6-Resend

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Luther to host College Night for area high school students and parents

Northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota high school students and their parents will have an opportunity to talk about post-high school education opportunities with representatives of more than 80 higher education institutions on Monday evening, Sept. 21, at Luther College.

Luther will host a free College Night from 6-8 p.m. in the main gymnasium of the college�s Regents Center, located on the lower campus. The college invites all students and families interested in information about post-high school education options. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/collegenight09.html
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Luther College receives $62,300 grant for flood berm improvements

Luther College has been awarded a $62,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to raise, stabilize and repair the flood control berm located on the lower campus of Luther College.

The grant money will be used to increase the elevation of the flood control berm to prevent floodwaters from damaging the college�s athletic buildings and sports fields. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/giftsgrants/floodgrant.html
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Luther leases 130 acres to Emergency Watershed Protection Program

Luther College has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service to lease 130 acres into the Emergency Watershed Protection Program- Floodplain Easements.

By entering the EWP-FPE program, Luther has agreed to permanently lease the 130 acres to the NRCS, promising to restore the native habitat of the bottomland and never develop or utilize the ground for cropland. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/giftsgrants/watershedprotection.html
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The Two Faces of Capitalism

Paul Solman, business and economics correspondent for the PBS Television program �The News Hour with Jim Lehrer,� will present the Luther College Distinguished Lecture Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

Solman�s lecture, �The Two Faces of Capitalism: Why We Love and Hate the So Called Free Market,� is open to the public with no charge for admission. A reception will follow the lecture in the Center for Faith and Life Lobby. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/solmanlecture.html
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Luther College Professor Hawley featured in Dance Magazine

Jane Hawley, M.F.A., Luther College associate professor of dance, was featured in the �Lifetime Learning� section of the May 2009 edition of Dance Magazine, a magazine for professional and aspiring dancers.

The feature article, �Radically Somatic: Jane Hawley transforms dance at Luther College,� explores Hawley�s unique dance curriculum, which focuses on the mind-body connection. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/hawleydancemag.html
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St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble to perform at Luther College Oct. 6

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will perform Tuesday Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

The St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble comes to Luther as a part of the 2009-10 Center Stage Series. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/cssstmartin.html
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Nichols named Celebration Iowa Program Director at Luther College

Luther College President Richard Torgerson has named Benjamin �Benji� Nichols to the position of program director of the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band summer music education and performance program.

Nichols, who has assisted the Celebration Iowa program two summers as sound engineer and music production advisor, will begin his duties as program director in September. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/nicholscelebrationia.html
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'Neither Good nor Evil'

Gereon Kopf, associate professor of religion at Luther College, will present �Neither Good nor Evil: Zen Approaches to Ethics,� a Religion Forum Lecture on Thursday Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in Olin 102 on the campus of Luther College. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/kopflecture.html
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Luther College offers German language classes for Decorah area elementary students

Luther College will offer weekly German language classes to Decorah area students in grades 2-5 during the college�s fall semester. Classes in the German FLES (Foreign Language for Elementary School) program begin Sept. 21. Classes will be conducted each Monday from 4-4:45 p.m. on the Luther campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/misc/germanfles09.html
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SAC and Spotlight series present Swift Kick, to speak at Luther Sept. 22

Swift Kick, an organization that runs leadership training and seminars, will present �The secrets behind Facebook and MySpace� at Luther College Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m., in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The presentation is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/swiftkick.html
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�Weaving: The Story of Dine�

�Weaving: The Story of Dine,� an exhibit of Navajo textile weavings, will be displayed in the Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery in the Center for the Arts at Luther College. The exhibit opens Friday, Sept. 11 and will remain on display through Friday, Oct. 16. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/artexweaving.html
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What about Luther?

Luther College has been lauded by news media for the college�s handling of the H1N1 outbreak on campus. For some of the media coverage, visit:
http://www.kttc.com/, video link: http://tinyurl.com/lbxfp7,
http://www.desmoinesregister.com and
http://www.wcfcourier.com.:
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Luther College videos

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Luther to host College Night for area high school students and parents

Northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota high school students and their parents will have an opportunity to talk about post-high school education opportunities with representatives of more than 80 higher education institutions on Monday evening, Sept. 21, at Luther College.

Luther will host a free College Night from 6-8 p.m. in the main gymnasium of the college�s Regents Center, located on the lower campus. The college invites all students and families interested in information about post-high school education options. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/collegenight09.html
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Luther College receives $62,300 grant for flood berm improvements

Luther College has been awarded a $62,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to raise, stabilize and repair the flood control berm located on the lower campus of Luther College.

The grant money will be used to increase the elevation of the flood control berm to prevent floodwaters from damaging the college�s athletic buildings and sports fields. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/giftsgrants/floodgrant.html
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Luther leases 130 acres to Emergency Watershed Protection Program

Luther College has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service to lease 130 acres into the Emergency Watershed Protection Program- Floodplain Easements.

By entering the EWP-FPE program, Luther has agreed to permanently lease the 130 acres to the NRCS, promising to restore the native habitat of the bottomland and never develop or utilize the ground for cropland. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/giftsgrants/watershedprotection.html
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The Two Faces of Capitalism

Paul Solman, business and economics correspondent for the PBS Television program �The News Hour with Jim Lehrer,� will present the Luther College Distinguished Lecture Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

Solman�s lecture, �The Two Faces of Capitalism: Why We Love and Hate the So Called Free Market,� is open to the public with no charge for admission. A reception will follow the lecture in the Center for Faith and Life Lobby. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/solmanlecture.html
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Luther College Professor Hawley featured in Dance Magazine

Jane Hawley, M.F.A., Luther College associate professor of dance, was featured in the �Lifetime Learning� section of the May 2009 edition of Dance Magazine, a magazine for professional and aspiring dancers.

The feature article, �Radically Somatic: Jane Hawley transforms dance at Luther College,� explores Hawley�s unique dance curriculum, which focuses on the mind-body connection. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/hawleydancemag.html
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St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble to perform at Luther College Oct. 6

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will perform Tuesday Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College.

The St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble comes to Luther as a part of the 2009-10 Center Stage Series. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/cssstmartin.html
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Nichols named Celebration Iowa Program Director at Luther College

Luther College President Richard Torgerson has named Benjamin �Benji� Nichols to the position of program director of the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band summer music education and performance program.

Nichols, who has assisted the Celebration Iowa program two summers as sound engineer and music production advisor, will begin his duties as program director in September. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/nicholscelebrationia.html
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'Neither Good nor Evil'

Gereon Kopf, associate professor of religion at Luther College, will present �Neither Good nor Evil: Zen Approaches to Ethics,� a Religion Forum Lecture on Thursday Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in Olin 102 on the campus of Luther College. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/facstaff/kopflecture.html
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Luther College offers German language classes for Decorah area elementary students

Luther College will offer weekly German language classes to Decorah area students in grades 2-5 during the college�s fall semester. Classes in the German FLES (Foreign Language for Elementary School) program begin Sept. 21. Classes will be conducted each Monday from 4-4:45 p.m. on the Luther campus. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/misc/germanfles09.html
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SAC and Spotlight series present Swift Kick, to speak at Luther Sept. 22

Swift Kick, an organization that runs leadership training and seminars, will present �The secrets behind Facebook and MySpace� at Luther College Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m., in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The presentation is open to the public with no charge for admission. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/swiftkick.html
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�Weaving: The Story of Dine�

�Weaving: The Story of Dine,� an exhibit of Navajo textile weavings, will be displayed in the Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery in the Center for the Arts at Luther College. The exhibit opens Friday, Sept. 11 and will remain on display through Friday, Oct. 16. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2009-10/sept/events/artexweaving.html
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What about Luther?

Luther College has been lauded by news media for the college�s handling of the H1N1 outbreak on campus. For some of the media coverage, visit:
http://www.kttc.com/, video link: http://tinyurl.com/lbxfp7,
http://www.desmoinesregister.com and
http://www.wcfcourier.com.:
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Luther College videos

Click here to view Luther videos: http://www.luther.edu/about/video/
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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, click here: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/goodnews/
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