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In this post, professor emeritus Gardner reflects on the January 6, 2021 mob attack on the Capitol and reminds us how the words of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution call for a more perfect union and extension of liberty to all Americans.
In this post, Sneha Verma '22 shares some of the challenges international students have faced during the pandemic and how resilience is key to overcoming them.
In this post, President Jenifer K. Ward shares her thoughts on boundaries and coalition-building at Luther College.
Read how Professor Bett's summer research of effigy mounds changed because of the pandemic and how it allowed more time for greater reflection and comfort.
Grief is commonly associated with the loss of a loved one, but it can also occur in response to drastic changes to the daily routines that bring us comfort. In this post Luther counselor Joelle Dee Nielsen shares some ways to support each other, and ourselves, during these difficult times.
Three Luther professors reflect on Dr. Bettina Love, Luther's Martin Luther King Jr. Day speaker, and how her work challenges us all to be co-conspirators in struggle and activists for change.
Read how a recent Luther alumna was challenged by graduating during the pandemic and moving abroad to start a career, and how it was all put into perspective by the virtual Christmas at Luther.
Learn from a student's perspective how Luther's Nursing program has adapted to the pandemic and continued to provide valuable real-world experiences.
In this post, Grace Huber ‘20 reflects on her own family’s traditions and the meaning of Hanukkah during her time as a student and now as an alumna finishing student teaching.
In this post, Professor Brooke Joyce shares how learning about George Floyd’s death inspired him to create music that encourages us to reflect and work for change.
Do COVID mitigation practices come at the expense of creating more waste? This post shares how Luther's Center for Sustainable Communities, Dining Services, and students are working together to keep the campus safe and sustainable.
In this post, Professor Robert Shedinger shares what we can learn from 2020 and how it can help us create a better world for all living things.