Events
- Saturday, February 13 - ISAA Fashion Show. 7pm, CFL. Limited number of tickets available for $3. Event link (includes ticket purchasing link)
- Monday, February 15 - Discussion: How James Baldwin’s Ideas Speak to Today’s America. 4:45pm, via Zoom. Professor Novian Whitsitt will explore the thought of James Baldwin and connections to the current discourse on race and protest in the United States. Professor Amy Weldon will join Professor Whitsitt in discussion. Event link (Zoom link will be added the day of the event)
- Thursday, February 25 - Movie: I Am Not Your Negro. All day, virtual. Raoul Peck’s 2017 film explores James Baldwin’s writings (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) and television appearances. Based on Baldwin's unfinished book, this visual essay explores racism through the stories of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Event link (includes Kanopy viewing link)
Announcements
- Applications now open for the GILMAN Study Abroad scholarship! Application deadline: 03/01/2021. More information: www.gilmanscholarship.org
Qualifications: - US citizenship
- Strong GPA (>3.0)
- Pell grant recipient
- Accepted/applied to an accredited study abroad or internship program
- Need financial help to finance your education? Visit https://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/Students/fellowships/
Contact: Professor Elizabeth Steding, Main 404. Phone: 563-387-1703. Email: [email protected]. She has the expertise you need to develop a strong application.
- ISAA Fashion Show! On Feb 13 at 7pm in the CFL, the International Student Association and Allies will be hosting their annual Fashion Show. This event allows students to display a wealth of diversity and talent. The night gathers students from a variety of backgrounds.
A limited number of tickets will be going on sale this week! If you would like to attend and be on this list, please send us an email ([email protected]). Tickets are $3.00.
If you want to sign up to be part of the event to model or perform or display a form of art please complete this form. All participants will receive gratitude packages.
- Message From the Campus Programming Office:
As you seek to address the issues of this unusual time by presenting speakers, panels, films, etc., please remember to check with Campus Programming before setting a date, even when your event is virtual. Our office is charged with keeping Luther's calendar free of congestion, overbooking, and conflicts. Everyone benefits when you check with Campus Programming early in the planning process.
- Stax Music Academy Black History Month Concert available to stream throughout the month of February. Register for this free concert here.
- 2nd Annual Men of Color Regional Retreat (Virtual). Hosted by Monmouth College, Bradley University, Cornell College, and Western Illinois University. February 20, 2021. Register for this free retreat here.
- Tax Workshop Update. International students who worked during 2020 have begun receiving your W-2 forms for tax purposes. CIES will be hosting a few tax workshops to assist you with filing your returns. These will NOT begin until March. When we create the schedule, we will share it with you. If you would like to consider completing your tax return yourself, please refer to this page for more information.
- Follow CIES on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on the latest announcements!
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Catalyze at Luther
- Are you a first-generation college student worried about what comes next after you graduate? The Circle of Change First Generation Student Virtual Career Leadership Conference is happening April 9-10, 2021 and is a great opportunity to help you position yourself for career success after graduation. For more information, including viewing the schedule, testimonials, and speakers and panelists, click here. If you are interested in participating, contact your Catalyze Coach and let them know!
- Follow Catalyze on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on the latest announcements! @LutherCollegeCatalyze