Brown Bag Lunch

Anne Blocker will offer a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m.-noon Friday, June 21, in Mott on the fats and oils of a healthy diet.

Luther College hosts Iowa Prairie Conference July 18-20

Luther College will host the 14th Iowa Prairie Conference with the theme "Prairies on the Edge" July 18-20. This is the first time the conference, which moves to different sites in Iowa, will be held in northeast Iowa. The conference is open to anyone interested in prairies and is attended by a broad mix of prairie enthusiasts, educators, students, researchers and land managers. For more information go to https://www2.luther.edu/iowaprairieconference/.

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS, etc.

Members of the Luther College Laboratory for the Investigation of Mind, Body, and Spirit traveled to Chicago on May 2-4 to present the lab's research.  Nine students from the lab attended and presented three different research projects. Students were involved in conceptualization, study design, data collection and analyses, and interpretation. The three projects involved studies of: 1) forgiveness in police officers from across the nation, 2) forgiveness education in Sierra Leone, and 3) prayer, meditation, and writing techniques to enhance forgiveness. This research represents collaborations between the Luther lab and the National Police Suicide Foundation, the Lemonaid Fund and Grinnell College. A more complete description of the research with photos and video from the conference can be found at: https://www2.luther.edu/touslo01/labblog/.

COMMUNITY

Position openings 

Admissions visit coordinator: Immediate opening for a full-time position. Responsible for all facets of coordinating a prospective student visit. Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary. Must feel comfortable interacting with people by email and in person. Must be able to multitask and work with constant interruptions while maintaining a positive, friendly attitude. Familiarity with the Luther campus helpful. Occasional Saturday and evening possible. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is necessary. High school diploma required with previous experience in a customer service office setting. See application instructions at https://www2.luther.edu/hr/staffvacancies/.

Administrative assistant in the Development office: Administrative assistant for the Annual Giving Program.  The administrative assistant will work within the Annual Fund team to support the efforts of the Annual Fund, reunion giving programs and the Class Agent program.  This position calls for creative thinking, strong organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. High school diploma and at least two years of post-high school education required.  One or more years of office-related experience with computer background necessary.  Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. For more information see www2.luther.edu.

Full-time payroll specialist: Primary responsibilities include processing bi-weekly and monthly payroll, maintaining data to create necessary payroll deductions, making payroll related payments such as FICA and federal and state tax withholding, preparing and distributing payroll reports such as W-2 and 1042-S forms, and other duties as assigned. Candidates with one to three years of payroll experience desired. Qualifications include: high school diploma with post-high school education preferred; knowledge of relevant IRS and other regulatory agency payroll regulations, strong verbal and written communication skills, superior organization skills, the ability to perform error free work within time restraints, experience with Microsoft Office software, and the ability to learn software specific to the position and ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Send resume to Office of Human Resources.