TUESDAY 3/27/2018

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Comprehensive leadership assessment 

Last week, faculty and staff received an email about the Board of Regents' process for the comprehensive leadership assessment scheduled for Mid-April. For the complete list of faculty and staff invited to participate in the small group discussions, click here. 

COLLEGE OPERATIONS

Increased security presence

Following the recent hate act on campus, the college has arranged for additional coverage at key times by Luther Campus Safety and Security, and Decorah Police have increased their presence on our campus. As the investigation remains open and active, the community is strongly encouraged to share any information on the incident with Campus Safety and Security at 387-2111.

Larsen Hall—Center for Global Learning entrance

Beginning Tuesday, April 3, the exterior door located on the west side of the building will be continuously locked similar to all other residence hall entrances. For those who need to access the Center for Global Learning or the Larsen 120 classroom, please have your Luther ID with you to use the card access system and enter the building. This step has been taken in order to improve security for residents living in Larsen Hall.

'Journeys and Hospitalities' theme for 2018-19 Texts and Issues Lecture Series

The Paideia Endowment Governing Board invites members of the Luther community to propose presentations on the theme "Journeys and Hospitalities" for the 2018-19 Texts and Issues Lecture Series. Participants are encouraged to address the theme from the perspective of a wide variety of texts drawn from the arts, sciences and humanities. If interested in participating in the series, please go online and submit a tentative title and a brief 250-word proposal by Friday, April 13.

Paideia summer reading announced

The Paideia 111-112 planning committee is pleased to announce "The Odyssey," translated by Emily Wilson, as the 2018 summer reading. Wilson's new book—the first English translation of "The Odyssey" by a woman—has given us a reason to return to a favorite text. The main theme of "The Odyssey" is a homecoming theme: Odysseus and the other Greek heroes of the Trojan War are returning to homes that are very different from the ones they left. Their story includes many incredible adventures, while also prompting us to think about journeys and how we welcome the stranger at our door. 

Summer hours and 2018-19 holiday schedule

Summer hours begin Monday, May 28. For more information about summer hours, plus the holiday schedule for summer 2018 and the 2018-19 academic year, visit the Human Resources website.

Heather Hackman book recommendations

During Heather Hackman's recent lecture and workshop, she referred participants to many books that are helpful in better understanding the history of racism in this country, the systems that keep it in place and the role of white privilege. Freeda Brook has taken the initiative to put together a simple online list of these resources using the resource guide platform. The college already had many of these books, but others were ordered and added to the collection. 

Developing social justice pedagogy workshops April 5

Barbara J. Love, professor emerita of social justice education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, is presenting a faculty workshop on developing Social Justice Pedagogy from 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, in Loyalty Hall Conference Room 100, with refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Love is also available to meet in 40-minute blocks from 1:30-5:15 p.m. in King with individual faculty or departments. Registration for these consultations is limited to one but that one registrant can represent a group. If registering for a group, email <wilkerje>, with details. Register for the morning workshop or an afternoon consultation here. 

Staff day moved to October

The date for this year's Staff Day, normally held the first week of June, has changed due to scheduling conflicts. Please reserve Friday, Oct. 12, for Staff Day.

Workshops planned to teach eportfolios

In collaboration with ITS, the eportfolio pilot committee will be hosting a one-hour workshop, "Introduction to using Google Sites for Creating Eportfolios," for any faculty or staff member interested in learning more about how to use Google Sites and its capabilities for eportfolios. The workshop with be offered at two times: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 19, and 2:45-3:45 p.m. Friday, April 20, both in Hovde Lounge. To register, click here.

Sign up today for April wellness screenings

During 2018, employees and spouses covered by the Luther College Health Care Plan have additional wellness benefits and requirements. Sign up for the Tuesday, April 10, blood screenings with Winneshiek Medical here on campus by visiting the website for more information. Contact,  <wellness>, with questions.

Lecture and Fine Arts Committee accepting applications for 2018-19 year

The Lecture and Fine Arts Committee is reminding everyone interested in bringing in speakers, artists and lecturers onto campus for the 2018-19 academic year or anyone seeking funds from the committee of important upcoming dates. The committee's review cycle begins in April. The first window for applications runs April 15-30. After April 30, the committee will review all submitted applications and allocate funds to the most qualified applications by May 15. Applications received April 30-Sept. 1 will be reviewed in early September, and applications received in September will be reviewed in early October. The committee will respond to applicants within three weeks of the respective deadline. All applications are welcome to apply for funding for campus events, in amounts up to $1,500 per event. Applications with substantiated significant campus impact may request more than $1,500. All faculty and administrative staff members may submit proposals to the LFA Committee to request funds for specific events. In general, LFA will not provide ongoing annual or biennial funding. Proposals must be submitted through the LFA webpage.

LFA holding programming meeting April 19

The Lectures and Fine Arts committee is hosting a get-together to share programming ideas for the upcoming year from 9:40-10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 19 in Nansen Room. Beverages and snacks will be served. The LFA committee meets to help facilitate successful programming and promote collaborations, linked events and shared publicity wherever possible (per faculty handbook). Please RSVP to Dean Vesperman, <vespde01>.

Upcoming training and volunteer sessions

Interested in being on Luther's prescribed fire crew? Attend a burn crew training session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Valders 262.

Get out and enjoy Luther's natural areas while participating in spring volunteer events including prescribed burns and garlic mustard control. Email Molly McNicoll, <mcnimo01>, to receive emails regarding these opportunities. Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to participate.

Upgrade to network software March 30

Beginning at 7 a.m. Friday March 30, ITS will upgrade the Network Sentry software which manages access to the Network. The work is expected to be complete by 8 a.m. During the upgrade, users will be unable to connect to the LCWireless, LCSecure and LCWireless5G wireless networks, but the LCGuest network will remain accessible. Most wired network access will remain operational.

Need a wellness massage break Monday?

Wellness is hosting a massage therapist on campus for $1/minute chair massages, paid by cash, check or card at appointment, from 1-5 p.m. every other Monday in Bunch or Borlaug through May. Chair massages can help reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow/circulation, increase energy-improving productivity, decrease anxiety and enhance immune system function. Visit the Wellness event calendar for more information and to sign up.

New this summer: Dorian Choral Retreat

The Dorian Choral Retreat, in its inaugural year, will be hosted this summer at Luther from June 29 through July 1. This event, available to anyone interested who is at least 19 years of age, has a fee of $100 with no on-campus housing over the retreat, or $150 for a single, air-conditioned room Friday and Saturday night on campus. A $10 discount is offered to people who are coming with a roommate.

Employee Wellness spring second session fitness class registration

Sign up for the second six-week session spring classes of wellness subsidized employee Fitness Classes starting the week of April 9. Details and the registration form are available on the online fitness class site. Classes are open to current employees and their spouses. Email <wellness> with any questions. 

EVENTS