Celebrations this week

Birthdays

May 31: Kirk Larsen, Craig Rocksvold, Haylie Franklin
June 2: Andrea Beckendorf, Lindy Moeller
June 3: Doug Tieskoetter
June 4: Janet Monroe, Aaron Steffens, Mark Kubacki
June 5: Gary Moss, Marsha Nierling, Jean Ryan, Robert Vrtis
June 6: Paula Carlson, Laura Mueller, Steve Hornbacher
June 7: Kendall Thompson

Anniversaries

June 1: Judith Schnitzler, 20 years
June 4: Kathy Buzza, 15 years

Thank you

Heartfelt thanks to so many in our Luther community who continue to support Empowering Learners Namibia with your annual gifts. Thanks to you, another 40-foot sea container filled with 20,000 books is on its way to the rural north of Namibia for the benefit of the Emanya East Primary School and the Nakaheke Combined School. It's been a great year for our project and it's a joy to be in partnership with you. 

In gratitude,
Ann Sponberg Peterson

Retirements

Khiam Sayasenh, who has worked at Luther for 15 years, has announced her retirement effective May 30. Thank you, Khiam, for your dedicated service to the college.

New positions

Luther's Publications and Design office will be under new management as of June 1. Michael Bartels will become director of publications and design as Ellen Modersohn transitions to a part-time role at her request. Michael brings 12 years of graphic design experience at Luther and this new position will allow him to expand his role as a creative director. Ellen will continue to write and edit for publications and other printwork produced by the office and will remain the editor of the Luther Alumni Magazine. 

Adelmo Ciucci '14 started his position as wide receivers and assistant strength coach May 17. His office is Regents Center 16, telephone 387-1724.

Job openings

Associate registrar: The Registrar's Office seeks an associate registrar for an 11-month position (.92 FTE). The associate registrar prepares and implements processes that support the academic program, including preparation and maintenance of academic records, registration and degree audit; executes academic policies as approved by the faculty; serves as technology liaison between the Registrar's Office and Information Technology Services; fulfills compliance responsibilities; and serves as primary assistant to the Registrar. A bachelor's degree, minimum of three years experience in student information database management in a higher education setting, and an understanding of a liberal arts college curriculum are required. Priority given to applications submitted by June 10.  

Brandt Hall director: Residence Life seeks a professional, live-in residence hall director for Brandt Hall, responsible for supporting the mission of the college by developing a community conducive to student learning and academic success. This is a 10-month (.83 FTE) position. The Brandt Hall director will work with a population of approximately 330 first-year residents and 16 resident assistants. Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Position begins Aug. 1, 2016.

To view complete job descriptions and apply for these position and all current openings, please visit Luther's employment website at https://luthercollege.hiretouch.com.

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS, ETC.

Earlier this spring in Münster, Germany, Robert Christman offered a public lecture sponsored by International Center of the University of Münster and the Humboldt-Club Münsterland. The title of his presentation was "The Antwerp Augustinians:  Life and Death on the Front Lines of the Reformation."

New retiree Ginger Meyette plans to rest and relax, at least for a little while. Ginger and her wife Lynda will be moving to Massachusetts later this summer. Ginger is keeping her eyes open for adjunct or field positions at various colleges and universities, social work positions in social service agencies, and other jobs that don't involve homework. Lynda has accepted a call to serve as minister at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Northborough, Massachusetts. Her ordination will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ with UCC and UU ministers and friends participating in the service. 

Trish Neubauer, coordinator of Student Activities and the Union, is the 2016 recipient of the Outstanding Student Advisor award. Awarded to an advisor who demonstrates exceptional leadership, encouragement and support on behalf of his or her group or organization at Luther, the Outstanding Student Advisor award was presented to Trish at the Leadership Awards Banquet on Sunday, May 1. She has been the coordinator for Luther's Student Activities Council since 1981.

Katherine Salazar '17, and Rachel Shaffer '17, received a Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year. The $1,000 scholarship, created by Karen Julesberg '60, benefits Luther students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. TRIO is a federally-funded program providing holistic, individualized support and comprehensive programming that promotes students' academic success, personal development and sense of community.  

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

For sale: Getaway cottage on the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, one hour from Decorah. All-year river view, two bedrooms, two baths, full kitchen with all appliances, sunroom with radiant floor heat, screened porch, patio, storage shed, large parking, surrounded by trees and naturalized irises (blooming now). Contact Ellen, <modeel01>, for information.

EDITORIAL COMMENT

And finally...

May 12-June 16 is National Family Month. Here are just a few of the 101 fun things to do with family this summer from care.com.

1. Volunteer.
2. Make a photo journal or a family yearbook.
3. Have a luau in the backyard.
4. Make a fort out of cardboard boxes.
5. Visit a farmer's market.
6. Stage an A to Z scavenger hunt, where you have to find something that starts with every letter. 
7. Pick berries.
8. Have a picnic at a state park.
9. Make ice cream. 
10. Go canoeing.
11. Write and illustrate your own book and have it published into an actual hardcover book using IlluStory.
12. Forget cooking -- set up an ice cream sundae buffet for dinner.