TUESDAY 6/7/11

Published for faculty and staff by the Luther College Public Information office • Copy deadline: Friday, 3 p.m., 75-word limit • Phone: (563) 387-1865 • Email: <tuesday>

Note: All campus telephone numbers are in the 563 area code, all campus email addresses end in @luther.edu • ©2011

COLLEGE OPERATIONS

Sesquicentennial staff development

What does it mean that we are a Lutheran college? How do we differ from other faith-based colleges? How do we respond when a student says her religion class shattered her faith? Staff and faculty are invited to participate in a half-day session to learn more about Luther's identity and philosophy as a college of the church. Led by Mike Blair and Kristin Swanson, the session will be Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., lunch is included. Optional field trip to follow the session at 1 p.m. to the Vesterheim.

This opportunity will be counted as work time but staff should make appropriate arrangements with their supervisors. Registration deadline is June 15. To register go to: http://tinyurl.com/150staffdev. For more information contact Karen Martin-Schramm, <150>, or Mike Blair, <blairmic>.

Message from HR

Winneshiek Medical Center will present HERway Conversations - a casual, educational community health talk series for women of any age. The meeting is free and a $5 box lunch is available by calling 387-3113 in advance. The next meeting is "Managing Stress with alternative therapies: Reiki, Reflexology and Massage Presentations" by Sheryl Juve, Elaine Felton and Barbara Meier Tuesday, June 7, 5:30-7 p.m. in Conference Room B on the lower level of the Medical Center.

TG150 update and input sought

As we enter into summer, Task Group 150 has accomplished much with more to be done. We are pleased to provide an update to the community as well as a revised draft collection of strategic actions for your review and comment. To access, log in to the TG 150 KATIE site: http://katie.luther.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=10021.

This memo also contains a concise view of the idea matrices. We welcome you to review the ideas posted in two separate forums on ideas.luther.edu (one for academic and one for administrative) where you can vote and comment. The idea forums give a broader understanding of each strategic action.

As always, anonymous comments are welcomed and may be forwarded to Linda Skoda in the President's Office.

Northeast corner RC lot closed June 12-17

The parking lot by the northeast corner of Regents Center will be closed the week of June 12-17 to allow for a physical demonstration of the proposed Aquatic Center on June 16. We are sorry for any inconvenience. There should be ample parking in the larger section of the Regents Center lot. 

Summer hours

Union: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., daily

Welcome Desk: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., daily

Mail Center/SPO: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday

Book Shop: 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Monday-Friday

Marty's: Closed for the summer, except special events

Oneota Market: 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Note: Oneota hours June 6-8 are 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Cafeteria: Closed June 6-8, open daily rest of summer

     Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m.

     Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

     Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

Preus Library: open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed weekends

OFS closes out end of year

The college's fiscal year ended May 31. The Office for Financial Services reminds all faculty and staff that supplies, materials, etc., must have been received by May 31 to be expensed to a FY 10-11 budget.

Additionally, all outstanding travel expense reports, credit card reports, original invoices (no faxed copies), supporting purchase orders/purchase permits, or account adjustments should be sent to OFS by June 10 to be included in FY 10-11 budget. Items for deposit that were in Luther's possession by May 31 should be brought to OFS immediately. Thank you for helping OFS close the year in a timely manner.

Center Stage Series tickets available

Center Stage Series will bring 10 outstanding performances to the stage for the 2011-12 season. 

Tickets for Center Stage Series events may be purchased as a subscription package now through Aug. 26 at the Box Office.

Subscription forms are available online at http://centerstage.luther.edu: click on “Build Your Own Subscription Ticket.” To request the Center Stage Series brochure with subscription order form, contact the Box Office, <boxoffice> or 387-1357.

walkLUTHER changes walking days

The weekly schedule for walkLUTHER is changing from Monday, Wednesday, Friday to Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30-10 a.m.

EVENTS

Farewell for Chris Barth

What could be better than ice cream on a summer morning? Join us for ice cream treats as we bid thanks and farewell to Chris Barth Monday, June 13, 10- 11:30 a.m. in Bentdahl Commons. Rain location:  Addams Lounge, outside the Admissions Welcome Center in Dahl Centennial Union.

Farewell reception for Lunds June 8

Mark and Sonya Lund are retiring after many years of service to the College. There will be a reception in their honor on Wednesday, June 8, 1-3 p.m., Addams Lounge, upper level of Dahl Centennial Union. Come and offer the Lunds good wishes and blessings in their retirement.

Meet the authors

More than 15 authors affiliated with the Norwegian American Historical Association's Norway 2011 conference, held on the Luther campus, will sign copies of their books Wednesday, June 15 from 2:15-3 p.m. in the Williams Lounge, Dahl Centennial Union. Books range in topics from history to fiction, humor and bilingual publications. Books are available for purchase in the Book Shop. Open to the public with no charge for admission.

Aquatic Center showcase event June 16

Luther will host a special event on campus Thursday, June 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to showcase the plans for the college's aquatic center. 

Luther is raising funds to construct a new aquatic center as part of the college's Sesquicentennial Fund, a five-year, $50 million funding initiative in conjunction with Luther’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2011. 

This June 16 event is open to the public, but RSVPs are requested.  Contact Kelly Wedmann, 387-1066 or <kelly.wedmann> by Friday, June 10, if possible.

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS

Mark Z. Muggli has been selected to serve as the director for the Associated Colleges of the Midwest London program for spring 2013. Muggli will direct the London portion of the ACM London and Florence program. During the London portion, students will focus on the theatre, literature and the history displayed in contemporary London. 

Muggli was recently named the Jones Distinguished Teaching Professor. The professorship is awarded to a Luther faculty member who honors the values and traditions of the humanities, engages significant issues in a humanities discipline, demonstrates the ability to nurture the intellectual life of students and provides academic leadership in the humanities. His professorship project will seek "to break through the clichés about Shakespeare and reconnect with the wide-ranging impact of his work."

David Vasquez was featured on the May 12 broadcast of "The Story" with Dick Gordon on NPR. Listen to the piece at: http://thestory.org/archive/the_
story_051211_full_show.mp3/view.

Jacquelyn Wright will be inducted Aug. 27 into the University of Northern Iowa's School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services Hall of Excellence. In honor of the award, a metal etching will be hung in the Hall of Excellence at the University of Northern Iowa in Wright's likeness.

David Njus and students Andrew Tjossem '13, Brian Hannegan Mckee '11 and Holly Godar '13 presented a research paper titled "Adult Attachment and Mate-Seeking Preferences" at the May 2011 annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association.

Grice receives Young Alumni Award

Elizabeth Grice '01, post-doctoral fellow at the National Human Genome Research Institute, was named the recipient of the Luther College Young Alumni Award for 2011 at the college’s Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 22. The Young Alumni Award recognizes Luther alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years and who have rendered notable service to their profession and society in their vocation or avocation.

COMMUNITY

Wedding invitation reminder

Lynda (Erickson) Sutherland and Ginger Meyette invite Luther faculty, staff and families to join in their wedding celebration Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Phelps Park, in the Gazebo and two shelters south of Gazebo.

Gifts are not necessary. If you wish, bring something to add to the potluck reception, held immediately after the wedding ceremony. No need to RSVP. Contact Ginger, 419-6728 or <meyegi01> with questions.

Wendy Jaycox Davidson named Regent

Luther College President Richard Torgerson has announced the appointment of Wendy Jaycox Davidson of Reisterstown, Md. to the Luther Board of Regents. Davidson will assume her duties as a Luther Regent at the board's October meeting.

Davidson serves as vice president and general manager of consumer food manufacturing in the U.S. and Latin American region for McCormick & Co.

Evening meal sign-up

Alison Dwyer, who is married to Philip Freeman in Classics, is starting approximately 26 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation as follow up to successful initial surgery and treatment. If you would be willing to prepare an evening meal for them sign up at https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvmDRzEpPxnLdFdodGFDdm9tRmtfbFNsOC1YRlZ2a1E&hl=en_US&authkey=CKfJkrgG. Contact College Ministries with questions at <ministry> or 387-1040, or call or Michelle Whitehill, 380-9219, one of Alison's co-workers at Vesterheim, who is coordinating meals.

Miscellaneous

Research participants needed

A Luther research team is exploring how family relationships are affected by the death of a sibling due to suicide. The purpose of this project is to help families that may face such a loss in the future. Participation involves a telephone interview. To qualify for this research, you have to have lost a sibling to suicide and were in touch with at least one parent before the loss. Contact Kim Powell, <powellki> if willing to participate or with questions. You will receive a check for $25 for your assistance with this research.

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

Found: Ring found in Main 114. Call Registrar's Office, 387-1167, to identify and claim.

For sale: Men's Mongoose mountain bike, 18-speed with elliptical chain wheel, $30. Contact <carlsosc> or 382-1409.

For sale: 1994 Toyota Corolla, green, 106,000 miles, five-speed manual, paint needs work, interior very clean. $2,000 OBO. Call 382-3366 or 380-9680 or email <hildebja>.

For sale: Utility trailer 40"x48". Built from a kit to carry a motorcycle. Has wooden removable sides. Good for bikes, mowers, garden or construction materials, etc. Hitch ball is 1 7/8". In good condition, $95. Contact Craig Mosher, 380-5854 or <craig.mosher>.

For sale: 16 year old is cutting, selling and delivering quality firewood as a summer job. Cost: $150 per cord. Call and place your order with Nathan at 419-3709.

For sale: I am renovating my gardens and have a few healthy perennials and shrubs to offer at bargain prices.  Email inquiries to <chrija02>. See plant list and photos at: https://sites.google.com/a/luther.edu/christy-sale/. 

Wanted to rent: Incoming senior at Luther looking to live in Decorah for summer months. Would like to rent or sublet a room for the summer. Interested in rooming with another to reduce living expenses. Contact (507) 254-7333 or <matter02>.

For sale: Due to the tornado, I'm salvaging out my barn. Call Myron, 419-5162, to purchase parts or wood, or for more information.

Wanted: Wooden outdoor play set with swings and slide. Contact Rachel, <vsetra01> or 379-7098.

For sale: Cozy three-bedroom, two-bath home within easy walk of college and public swimming pool. Very private and secluded with a forest for your backyard. Great condition. Full walkout basement. Two-car garage. All appliances included. Reduced in price. Availability flexible. Call 387-0242.    

Help available: All Wrestling Construction consists of Luther wrestlers available to do odd-jobs. The AWC specializes in lawn mowing, moving jobs, small construction, gardening, landscaping, roofing and more. Contact Billy Barringer, (651) 675-7381 or <barrwi01>, or Chris George, (715) 966-5594 or <georch02>.

For sale: Chicco Cortina KeyFit travel system. Color: Adventure. This travel system has never been used.  Features the No. 1 ranked safest car seat. Car seat comes with new born infant insert for babies 4-11 pounds, 5 point harness system with one hand pull center adjustment, and adjustable canopy. Car Seat can be used for children up to 22 pounds. Stroller has many features. Car seat base included. Travel system retails for $299, will sell for $250. If you have questions or are interested please contact Kari, <ruenka01> or 387-1018.

For sale: 2003 KIA Sorento, black, V6 automatic, four-wheel drive. Power windows and brakes. Nice car. 130,000 miles. Call 379-8074.

Wanted: Used youth golf clubs in good condition, 387-1344.

For sale: Set of six brand new patio cushions, cinnamon color, 21"x21"x4". Brand new with tags. Bought the wrong size. $130 or best offer. Call 387-1344.