Become a Member of Luther's Intersectional Feminist Club Executive Board! Are you interested in Feminism and social change? Are you passionate about equity and justice? Take action! Run for a position on the executive board of Luther's Intersectional Feminist Club. (Openings: president, vice president, creative director). Deadline: January 25th. Fill out the form here.
Campus Ministries are working on incorporating Multi Faith based practices into their Wednesday Chapels during spring semester. They are looking for students, staff, or community members that are willing to lead any faith practices. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in contributing.
The Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is recruiting students who are interested in conducting research this summer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Students underrepresented in the sciences (including underrepresented minority students, first-generation college students, individuals from lower income backgrounds or rural communities, students with disabilities, and Veterans or members of the Armed Services) are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is January 31, 2022. Educational and housing stipend included. Apply here.
Events
Join Sustainability for Fun & Free Winter Activities! Are you looking for fun & free activities to do outside of class this winter? Join the Center for Sustainable Communities for cozy relaxation, connection to others, or outdoors exploration throughout this J-term. We have many exciting activities ranging from tea nights to cross country skiing to projects at Decorah's ArtHaus. More info and sign up here. Come join us in making winter enjoyable! Questions? email Kim Chham.
MLK Community Service Project - Jan 17-21. Luther Student Organizations are teaming up withLutheran Services in Iowato welcome nearly 500 Afghan refugees who are relocating to Iowa over the next 6 months. Bring your donations for "Welcome Kits" to the SAC office between 9am and 5pm any time this month, and join us the week of Jan 17-21 to make fleece-tie blankets and help assemble the kits. Click here for a list of items needed. Questions? email Jenna Mockler-Gjerde
MLK Opportunities for Prayer and Reflection
During MLK Week (Jan 17-21), you are invited to walk the labyrinth in the CFL Recital Hall any day during the week, reflecting on the ongoing work of peacemaking and antiracism to which we are called. Please mask, distance, and remove your shoes before stepping onto the labyrinth. Also join us for Wednesday Holden Evening Prayer on January 19 at 4:30 p.m. which will include a time of reflection and meditation on the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. This service will take place in-person in the CFL Recital Hall and will also be livestreamed on the College Ministries YouTube channel.
MLK Chapel: A Service Lamenting Racism
As we reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and consider the ongoing damage done by explicit, implicit, and structural racism, we encourage all to join us for a special chapel service on Monday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. During this service, we will confess and lament the racism that still plagues our society, and commit ourselves in faith to make meaningful change in our hearts and in our society. This service will take place in-person in the CFL Recital Hall and will also be livestreamed on the College Ministries YouTube channel.
