The cafeteria is closed and will reopen for dinner on Aug. 15. Nordic Brew will be closed for the rest of the summer. Oneota will be closed on Aug. 12 for staff training.

Flexible spending account claims

Job openings

Student employment coordinator in the Financial Aid Office: Immediate opening for a full-time position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the creation, promotion and enhancement of student employment opportunities on and off campus; processing student payroll; and providing supervisor training. Position requires high school diploma. Two-plus years of college and three to five years of program management preferred.

Campus News and Visual Media Administrative Assistant: 10-month, part-time (.50FTE) office assistant. Responsibilities include supporting both Campus News and Visual Media through writing press releases, distributing mass communication, managing schedules, supporting the creation of visual content, front desk management including interacting with clients and key constituents. Experience in communications field a must with preference going to candidates with experience in visual media.

To view complete job descriptions, apply for a position and view all current openings, please go to the employment website at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com  

Thank you

We would like to express our thanks to everyone here at Luther for their kind words, messages, cards and concern following the death of our father, Gene Gulrud. We appreciate your kindness.

-Doreen Bidne and Debbie Aske

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS, ETC.

Marjorie Wharton recently presented at the AATF Conference (American Association of Teachers of French) in New Orleans. Her topic, "Les visages de la francophonie étrangère: Paris 1900-1963," was related to the conference theme: "La francophonie dans le monde."

Luther College graduate Kirsten Hash has been selected by the Austrian-American Educational Commission to serve as a U.S. Teaching Assistant for the 2014-15 academic year. Hash will serve as an English teaching assistant in Austrian secondary schools. Her duties in the classroom setting include teaching lessons, leading small-group book discussions and engaging in one-on-one conversations with students. As part of the program's goals, it will be her duty to make learning English a lively, cross-cultural experience.

Julie Shockey recently completed the Advanced Public Information Officer Course at the FEMA/Emergency Management Institution in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The four-day course applied PIO skills to major emergency and disaster situations via lectures, presentations and exercises.

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

For sale:  Two-bedroom, two-bath home for sale at 2273 Eagle Ridge Lane in Lansing, Iowa.  Sits on 1.94 acres with a Mississippi River view, finished basement and two-car garage. Includes washer, dryer, microwave and fridge. Pictures and additional information at http://www.smedrealty.com/listings or contact Marty at <bergmart> with questions.

For sale: Jupiter CTR-60 Carnegie XL Sterling trumpet in great condition for sale. Bought new and used for four years. Only thing it needs is cleaning. Asking $325 obo. Contact Debbie at 380-8409.

For sale: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LD four-wheel-drive Crew Cab Pickup with 63,000 miles. 4WD, 6.0 liter, automatic, remote start, topper, one owner, dealer-maintained, towing package and many more options. Fifth wheel hitch also available for additional cost. It is a great truck and has been maintained. Asking $19,500. Contact Debbie at 380-8409 or <smithdeb> for pictures or additional information.

For sale: 2005 Chrysler Sebring. 117,745 miles, four-speed automatic, four-cylinder 2.4 liter, gets 20 city/27 highway mpg, AM/FM stereo CD player, minor hail damage. Power locks and windows with air conditioning. Bids should be emailed to <johnch07>. Car may be seen at the Facilities parking lot. Bidding concludes Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. Winner will be notified on Monday, Aug. 18. If you have questions please call 387-1010.

For sale: 1999 Buick Century Custom in good condition. Single family, two owners. Burgundy with gray interior. New brake lines and front tires, plus consistent maintenance with records. For more information, photos or a test drive, contact Amanda at [email protected] or (520)603-4285.

Free: 25-50 beautiful tall purple German bearded irises to share. The semi-dormant rhizomes have been lifted and cleaned, and are ready to plant in your garden now so they can bloom in the spring. Contact Ruth Kath <kathruth>.

Wanted: Looking for a few sheets of handmade paper.  If this is your hobby, please call 382-4802, or email <schollde>.

For sale: Outdoor furniture and garden items. Includes two tan heavy duty plastic Adirondack chairs, two black metal obelisks, miscellaneous flower pots and garden miscellany. Email <chrija02> for a link with pictures and prices.

Preschool: Northeast Iowa Montessori is currently taking enrollments for its 2014-15 school year. The program serves 3-6 year olds in a multi-aged, Montessori classroom. Enrollment can be half day or full day. Program runs five days a week. Early drop off and after school latch key also available. Please inquire at [email protected].

Free: The library is seeking new homes for several pieces of extremely sturdy, solid-wood study furniture. We have four-person and six-person study carrel tables available (with solid wooden chairs to match). They are original to our building and need to be moved out due to space considerations. Preference given to other departments on campus or other libraries or schools, though requests for individual personal use will be considered. Read a more complete description and view pictures at http://www2.luther.edu/lis/blog/?story_id=561170. Interested? Questions? Email <library>.

Free: The library is seeking new library homes for two rows of metal shelving. We need to move them out due to space considerations. Preference given to other departments on campus or other libraries or schools. Read a more complete description and view pictures at http://www2.luther.edu/lis/blog/?story_id=561145. Interested? Questions? Email <library>.

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