Known for thrilling audiences with the voices of some of the finest singers in the classical music world, the American Spiritual Ensemble will perform as part of the Center Stage Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in the CFL Main Hall. Tickets for the performance are on sale in Luther's Ticket Office. The American Spiritual Ensemble performance is presented in partnership with Classical Minnesota Public Radio. Purchase tickets online at http://www.tickets.luther.edu/ or via the Luther Ticket Office, (563) 387-1357 or [email protected].

Grad Finale March 15 and 16

Grad Finale will be held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, March 15-16, in Dahl Centennial Union. The Book Shop, Assessment and Institutional Research, the Career Center, Jostens and the Alumni, Development, Registrar's and Ticket offices will be in attendance to help seniors get ready for graduation.

Not Quite Free Lunch for employees March 15

Tuesday, March 15, is the monthly Not Quite Free Lunch for Luther employees sponsored by Wellness. Boost social and emotional wellness at work by getting away from typical work spaces and mingling with folks from across campus. Come enjoy a meal anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Nobel Dining Room for less than the employee rate in the cafeteria. The charge is just $5 (cash, check or Luther ID). Lunch includes main course options, sides and dessert. Questions? Contact Wellness, <wellness> or 387-2075.

'Empowerment Lessons from the Margins'

Anthropologist Paola Canova will present "Empowerment Lessons from the Margins: An Examination of Ayoreo Sexuality in Paraguay's Chaco Region" at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, in Olin 102. She will discuss the intersection of gender, sexuality, economics and Christian influence in the Ayoreo, an indigenous people of the Chaco region in Paraguay. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Paideia Texts and Issues lecture March 15

What value does living in the Anthropocene—a distinct era in geologic time, marked by the emergence of humans as a dominant planetary force—have in considering the global environmental changes that humans are causing? Laura Peterson will discuss what living in the Anthropocene means in both the scientific community and among the broader public in her lecture "Back to the Future: Understanding the Anthropocene" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, in the CRH. A reception will follow in Qualley Lounge. The lecture and the reception are open to the public with no charge for admission.

'Illuminate' student art exhibit March 16-April 11

"Illuminate," an exhibit by Abbey Syme '16, will be on display March 16-April 11 in the Gregerson Gallery in the CFA. The exhibit focuses on the use of light and projections on frames, canvas, paper, gels and plexiglass to explore memories and their intangible nature, despite human attempts to preserve them through pictures and repetition. 

Philosophy guest lecture March 16

Randall Auxier, professor of philosophy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will present "Evolution, Time and the Irrelevance of Natural Selection" at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Valders 362. The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Faculty Artist Series: Murasaki Duo piano-cello recital March 16

The Murasaki Duo, featuring husband-and-wife team Miko Kominami and Eric Kutz, will present a piano-cello recital titled "Duo Virtuoso" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the NRH. The recital, open to the public with no charge for admission, includes "Le Grand Tango" by Astor Piazzolla, "Sonata in F Major" by Richard Strauss, and selections by Robert Schumann, Manuel de Falla and David Popper.

Faculty and staff invited to self-care movement practice March 17

Kate Blair '08 extends an invitation to all Luther faculty and staff to participate in a guided movement practice focused on the question, "As we give to others, how do we honor and care for ourselves?" from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in CFA Studio I. No registration necessary, come dressed to move. Contact Kate, <blaika02>, with questions. Sponsored by the Career Center.

Symphony Orchestra concert March 17

Performing the works of two prolific 20th century composers, the Luther College Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Baldwin, will present their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in the CFL Main Hall. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission and will be streamed live at stream.luther.edu.

Transplant prairie seedlings March 19

Can't wait for spring to arrive? Enjoy some greenhouse warmth and help Luther Land Stewardship transplant prairie seedlings from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the Sampson Hoffland greenhouse. Seedlings are sold and used to teach about the benefits of native habitats. No experience necessary, volunteer for all or part of the time. Want to bring a plant home with you? Bring a container. Contact Molly McNicoll, <mcnimo01>, with any questions.

'How do we tell our own stories while respecting the stories of others?'

Michael Ehrecke '15, will perform a continuation of his senior project at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, in Storre Theatre. The performance explores the notion of self-hood, asking, "How do we tell our own stories while respecting the stories of others?" A workshop and panel discussion will explore how to use theatre to affect change at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in CFA Studio I. Sponsored by the Career Center, no registration necessary. Open to the public with no charge for admission.

Delta Rae concert April 1