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Luther News Volume 7, Issue 48

2008-08-21T16:07:36Z

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LUTHER EVENTS CALENDAR: September 2008

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Alumni Corner

John T Vaaler ’94, has been appointed director of finance, forestry - Europe and Russia, for John Deere. Vaaler, his wife Angela Strickert Vaaler ’95, and daughters, Maria and Emma will relocate to Tampere, Finland, Oct. 1, from Holly Springs, N.C. Vaaler has been with John Deere since completing graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University in 1997.

Heidi Ann Ness ’89, of Rosemount, died peacefully at her home on Aug. 15 surrounded by family and friends after a heroic struggle with ALS. For full obituary, visit: http://www.legacy.com/startribune/obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=115828898

Tim Pinnow ’87, was promoted to full professor of theatre arts at New Mexico State University.

Brett A. Corson ’84, is currently serving in Diyala Province, Iraq as the Rule of Law advisor for the Provincial Reconstruction Team. He was in Afghanistan in 2003-2004. Corson lives in Wykoff, Minn. and is the elected Fillmore County Attorney. Corson’s wife, Nancy, is at home with their four children, Natasha, Hannah, Gretchen and Carleton.

Tom Maakestad ’80, was awarded the Pennisula Art Center’s 2008 Utrecht Award during the recent Plein Air Festival in Door County, Wis. The Plein Air Festival is a national invitation only event featuring 40 artists from around the U.S. The artists assemble for one week and paint from locations throughout the peninsula. The culmination of a week’s worth is a gala sale and silent auction of works by all of the artists. Also during the event viewers chose their favorite top 3 paintings. Maakestad’s piece titled “Tennison’s Bay” garnered the second place Utrecht Award.

Maakestad has been an active landscape painter since graduation from Luther showing his work at the prestigious Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis, Minn. He will have a one man show there September 11, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additionally, he will exhibit plein air works from the Madison area at the Grace Chosy Gallery in Madison, Wis. during October 2009.

Maakestad’s work is held in major collections throughout the U.S. and overseas. Four of his landscapes are held in the permanent collection of the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Oslo, Norway.
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Woodmen Vice President Schreier to receive Luther College�s Jacobson-Rugland Award

Mark L. Schreier, executive vice president, finance and treasurer of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, has been named the recipient of the 16th annual Luther College Jacobson-Rugland Award.

Schreier will receive the award at the Sept. 5 �Celebration of Fraternalism� lunch during the 122nd annual conference of the National Fraternal Congress of America, Sept. 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/200809/august/alumni/jacobsonrugland.html
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What about Luther?

David Seiffert '09 and his brother Matt were recently featured in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune article "A canoe trip to Hudson Bay? Tall order fits brothers to a tee." Read article here: http://www.startribune.com/local/east/26852139.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUss
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Alumni Corner

Laura (Smith) Gentry '92, has been selected by Laughter Yoga International to receive the title of "Laughter Ambassador." Her creative contributions to world laughter include pioneering the Laughter Yoga movement in the Midwest by opening the Iowa School of Laughter Yoga. She has also produced a laughter workout DVD for children, which was recommended by the American Library Association. She recently releaased a laughter workout CD for commuters, titled "Laugh Your Way There." The sound engineer on this project was a fellow Luther alum, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan '91.
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2008-08-07T16:09:35Z

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Four Luther students in Curtain Call Theatre summer production of �Annie Get Your Gun�

Four Luther College students performed in Curtain Call Theatre�s summer musical production of �Annie Get Your Gun.�

Nate Raabe �10 performed the role of Frank Butler, Mitch Dietz �11 performed the role of Buffalo Bill Cody, Stephanie Picha �11 played saxophone in the orchestra, and Samantha (Sam) Anderson �12 was a member of the cowgirls ensemble. All four are graduates of Montgomery-Lonsdale (Minn.) High School. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/august/students/curtaincalltheatre.html
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Alumni Corner

Blake Doss �05, performed an organ recital Wednesday, July 23 at First Presbyterian Church in Neenah, Wis. as part of the Lunchtime Organ Recital Series, held every Wednesday, and occasional Tuesdays, during the summer at various churches throughout the Fox Valley area. Blake performed works of Buxtehude, Bach, Locklair and Vierne. For a complete program listing, visit http://www.lunchtimeorganrecital.org/program/Doss.htm.

Katie Konrath �04, recently had her blog selected by Alltop.com as a leading innovation blog. Konrath, who also holds the masters degree in innovation from the University of Malta, writes about creativity, innovation and �ideas so fresh... they should be slapped.� Alltop.com lists posts from the best blogs from around the world in over 150 categories. To read Katie�s blog, visit http://www.getFreshMinds.com and to find the other leading innovation leaders, visit http://innovation.alltop.com/.

Walter Welo �76, has been living in Norway since leaving Luther. In 1985 he started the art gallery Gulden Kunstverk that has received recognition as one of Norway�s leading contemporary art galleries. They exhibited in Minneapolis at Sons of Norway in 1986 and also showed in Decorah in 1986. A couple years ago Maureen Larson �06 worked on an exhibit from Gulden Kunstverk gallery in the Dahl Centennial Union.

The gallery has recently published a new website for an international audience, which will appeal to both Norwegians and art lovers. Visit the gallery website: www.guldenkunstverk.com.
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2008-08-01T15:46:28Z

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Luther College social work program receives two grants to enhance program�s teaching of gerontology

The Luther College social work program has received two grants from the John A Hartford Foundation through the Council on Social Work Education�s Gero-Ed Center to enhance the program�s teaching of gerontology.

The first grant, $5,000 over a three-year period, was coordinated by Britt Rhodes, Luther assistant professor of social work. It provides for faculty development and will involve infusing content on aging into social work courses, connecting seniors in the community to the social work program and classes, and involving students in aging-related projects. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/july/giftsgrants/socialworkgrants.html
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Luther College�s Bob Puffer named NITLE Technology Fellow

Bob Puffer, Luther College academic technology assistant, has been named a Technology Fellow for the Moodle Learning Management System by the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education.

As a technology fellow, Puffer will take a leading role with NITLE education initiatives relating to Moodle, a course management system designed to help educators create effective online learning communities. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/july/facstaff/bobpuffer.html
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Alumni Corner

Colin Farbotko �00, a web designer and avid triathlete, lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two cats, five bikes, three pairs of cross country skis and a truckload of running shoes.

Farbotko is also living with monomelic amyotrphy. Farbotko says MMA is basically like having ALS in his left arm from the neck down. His motor neurons die so he can�t use his muscles, as a result his muscles atrophy down to nothing. There�s no sensory loss, so he can still feel heat, cold and pain.

Despite having MMA, Farbotko continues to train and compete in triathlons, and is determined to find a way to cross country ski one-handed and mountain bike without falling off too much. To view photos and read Farbotko�s humorous yet honest outlook on living with MAA, visit his website: http://www.colinfarbotko.com/. His blog can be viewed at: http://colinfarbotko.blogspot.com/.

Brian Meiners �93, and his wife Katie, a graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., announce the birth of their third child, Emma Irene Meiners, born Jan. 22. She joins brother Jacob Patrick, age 5, and Haley Katherine, age 4. Brian works at Federated Insurance as a district underwriting manager. He has been with Federated for 13 years and lives in Owatonna, Minn.
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Luther News Vol. 7, Issue 44

2008-07-24T12:17:02Z

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Alumni Corner/What about Luther?

Luther College alumnus, Nicholas �Nick� Aron Huber, age 28, of Alta, passed away Saturday morning, July 19, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. Huber, who was in the advanced stage of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig�s Disease), died from injuries he sustained in a July 4 motor vehicle accident and complications from ALS.

Nick graduated from Luther in 2000, played baseball as a freshman for the Norse, and was a talented and well known sports announcer for KWLC radio.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Schaller Memorial Chapel on the Buena Vista University campus with Rev. Mark Youngquist officiating. Nicklas Jensen Funeral Home of Alta was in charge of arrangements.

Nick and his wife Ann creatd a blog that documents their battle with ALS. Their blog entries are an inspiring and uplifting read and can be viewed at: http://www.nickannstreet.com/blog/
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Luther College Upward Bound celebrates renewal

Upward Bound is back "up and running" at Luther College after a year's hiatus in 2007 due to federal budget cuts for TRIO education support programs.

"Having, like the Phoenix, risen from the ashes of 2007, Upward Bound is particularly proud this year of its summer 2008 students and staff," said Phyllis Gray, program director. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/july/upwardbound.html
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2008-07-17T13:59:19Z

Luther News Volume 7, Issue 42

2008-07-10T16:20:00Z

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Luther College announces two $1 million gifts

Luther College has received two $1 million gifts to support college endeavors including faculty fellowships, student scholarships, the Sampson Hoffland Laboratories, and more.

At its May 2008 meeting, the Luther Board of Regents designated a gift of over $1,270,000, received from the estates of Leon and Helen Koebrick, to establish two endowments�the Leon and Helen Koebrick Endowment for New Faculty Study and the Leon and Helen Koebrick Endowment for the Center for Sustainable Communities. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/july/giftsgrants/koebrickandcarlson.html
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Weston Noble Alumni Choir reunion July 28-Aug. 2 at Luther College

Alumni from the choirs of Luther College across seven decades will gather on the Luther campus July 28-Aug. 2 for the second Weston Noble Alumni Choir reunion, culminating in a gala concert Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Luther�s Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

Alumni can register for the event at web site www.westonnoblealumnichoir.org. The web site provides complete information and contacts for registration, housing, fees and event schedule. It also has photos and remembrances of the 2007 event. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/july/music/alumnichoir2008.html
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Alumni Corner

Ginny King �05, has been named Western Region Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

Lynn Christianson �01, is a staff member of The Cornucopia Institute, an organization that promotes economic justice for family-scale farming, works to protect the organic label, and informs the public.

Elizabeth Jensen �96, presented research at the Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Columbus, Ohio on June 11. Her poster was titled �An Analysis of Lead Concentrations in Soils at Fruit Orchards in the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Area.� This was her 2007 summer research project, which she worked on with undergraduate student Shannon Henderson.

David Heaton �95, recently completed six years of middle school teaching in the Durant Community School District.

He has accepted a position as head of the social studies department at The George Washington School in Cartagena, Colombia, and will begin teaching in August.
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2008-06-26T10:55:00Z

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There will not be a Luther News this week, but I did want to give you a quick update on flood efforts.

Yesterday morning, June 25, a couple hundred Luther faculty, staff, students and friends of the college met to "de-sandbag" the Regent's Center. Working together, the group dismantled the sandbag wall in about 90-minutes. President Torgerson assisted, and thanked the group for showing what the Luther community is all about.

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2008-06-20T15:13:30Z

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Luther News: Volume 7, Issue 41 additions

Luther Professor Philip Freeman to appear on WGN �Extension 720� (Added June 20)

Philip Freeman, professor of classics at Luther College (http:///www.luther.edu) will appear on Chicago�s WGN Radio �Extension 720� program with host Milt Rosenberg on Monday, June 23, 9-11 p.m. Rosenberg�s interview with Professor Freeman is in conjunction with the release of Freeman�s latest book, �Julius Caesar,� released in May by Simon & Shuster publishing company. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/june/miscellaneous/vistaflood.html
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Flood video clip: Luther student volunteer talks about campus community spirit (Added June 20)

View clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drT5VKUQEiI
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VISTA Corridor Flood Recovery project seeks volunteers (Added June 20)

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa � Flooding in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor has left tens of thousands of people homeless and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to homes. Much flood recovery work needs to be done, and Volunteers in Service to America is seeking people who can work for the VISTA Corridor Flood Recovery project. The VISTA project offers an opportunity to help with flood relief while earning a monthly living allowance and an educational benefit. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/june/miscellaneous/vistaflood.html
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Former faculty death (Added June 20)

Retired Luther faculty member Helen Houden, age 84, of Decorah, died Thursday, June 19, at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah following a short illness.

Helen taught in the Luther Music Department from 1967 to 1994.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Decorah Lutheran Church. Private family burial ceremony will be in Belvidere, Illinois. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at Decorah Lutheran Church. Fjelstul Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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2008-06-20T15:13:05Z

Luther News Vol. 7, Issue 41

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Volume 7, Issue 41

Available online: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/luthernews/
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Luther College campus update: Decorah flood of 2008

A week after floodwaters have receded from the lower campus of Luther, the college is going forward with most summer programs and activities, and all campus buildings and facilities are back in operation except sections of the Regents Center athletic building and grounds. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/june/miscellaneous/campusupdate061908.html
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Luther College student Emily E. Ewing receives undergraduate fellowship

Emily E. Ewing, a Luther College junior from Vail, Colo., has been awarded a 2008 Fund for Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship. Ewing�s $2,000 fellowship is funded by the Fund for Theological Education, a leading ecumenical advocate for excellence and diversity in Christian ministry and theological scholarship. FTE Undergraduate Fellowships recognize students who have gifts for leadership and are exploring the possibility of ministry as a vocation. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/june/students/ewingfellowship.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, click here: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/goodnews/
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Alumni Corner

Michelle Voigts �11, attended the 2008 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders June 5-7 at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Michelle was sponsored by the Clarion, Iowa branch of the American Association of University Women. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.aauw.org/nccwsl/2008/.

Adam Matz �00, graduated from Drake University in Des Moines with a doctor of pharmacy degree. He is currently working for Target Pharmacy in the Des Moines area.

Chris Johnson �87, is one of three Beloit College choreographers collaborating for the Chicago premiere of Chelonia Dance Friday-Saturday, July 18-19 at 8 p.m. in the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. The 24-member Chelonia Dance will feature Beloit College faculty and dance students as well as graduates of the program and members of several professional companies in the Chicago area. Read more: http://publicinformation.luther.edu/2007_08/june/miscellaneous/alumnicorner061908.html#chris

Dave Weinrich � 74, planetarium coordinator at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is in Accra, Ghana helping to establish the first public planetarium in West Africa. More info is available at http://ghanascienceproject.net/.

Paul Hesterman �73, has been named Interim Vice-President of Student Affairs at Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.

Senator Dave Senjem �64, R-Rochester, recently completed his sixth session in the Minnesota Senate and his second session as Senate Minority Leader. In addition to his duties as Minority Leader, Sen. Senjem serves on the following committees: Taxes, Rules and Administration, Capital Investment, Energy and Environment, and Higher Education. Senjem resides in Rochester and is in his 44th year with Mayo Clinic.
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And a side of sports
Read more: http://sports.luther.edu/

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