TUESDAY 4/3/2018

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COLLEGE OPERATIONS

Summer 2018 faculty computer refresh—math, science and HPE

Faculty in the following departments are scheduled to receive refreshed computers this summer as part of the four-year cycle: biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, health and physical education, mathematics and physics. Information Technology Services will host information sessions on the summer 2018 faculty computer roll in Valders 262 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 24; 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 25; and 9:45-10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 26. Faculty members in the above-mentioned departments are encouraged to attend one of the three sessions. Details on the events website. Each faculty member must submit their request for a new computer by Friday, May 4. 

Summer 2018 faculty computer refresh—humanities and fine arts

Windows faculty in the following departments are scheduled to receive refreshed computers this summer: classics, English, modern languages, literatures and linguistics, philosophy, religion, and visual and performing arts. Mac faculty in these departments will be refreshed in summer 2020. Information Technology Services will host an information session on the summer 2018 faculty computer roll out in Main 214 at 3 p.m. Monday, April 30. Windows faculty members in the above-mentioned departments are encouraged to attend this session. Details on the events website. Each faculty member must submit their request for a new computer by Friday, May 4.

Community garden plots available

Try your hand at gardening this season. Whether you are a master gardener or beginner, all students, staff and faculty are welcome to rent a plot in the community garden. Full plots are 20 feet by 20 feet and are $30. Half plots are 10 feet by 20 feet and are $20. Student plots are 10 feet by 10 feet and are $10. Payment is due by Tuesday, May 1. Send payment to Sarah Forsythe, Valders 372b. Checks should be made out to Luther Community Garden. Contact Sarah Forsythe, <forssa03>, with questions. Spots are limited so sign up soon.

CSA Reimbursement Program open

Luther College faculty and staff are eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement, up to $100, on Community Supported Agriculture shares. Check out participating farms and sign up to participate in the Luther CSA Reimbursement Program. The reimbursement is handled through Payroll this year. This program is co-sponsored by the Health Care Fund, Wellness Program and Center for Sustainable Communities.

HR offering Financial Fitness Challenge

HR is offering the Financial Fitness Challenge! It runs April 3 through June 3 and is an event-driven wellness program that provides interactive, effective, unbiased online instruction in personal finance and investing fundamentals. Watch for an email from "Financial Fitness Group." The email subject is "ABCs of the Iowa Financial Fitness CHALLENGE at Luther College." This is free to employees, spouses and adult children.

HR update: April is National Literacy Month

April is National Financial Literacy Month. Get ready with TIAA's live webinars. Reserve your spot today by scheduling online at TIAA.org/webinars. Topics include:

• Special topic: Social Security strategies for married couples, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10.
• Special topic: All about IRAs, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10.
• Tomorrow in focus: Saving for your ideal retirement, 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11.
• Halfway there: A retirement checkpoint, 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11.
• Special topic: Quarterly economic and market update, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12.
• Inside money: Managing income and debt, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12.

More information is available on the HR website.

Allergy issues? Use Teledoc

Why wait for allergy relief? Get the treatment needed in minutes with Teladoc. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 50 million people are affected by seasonal allergies each year. Instead of waiting hours or days to get treatment for symptoms, use the Teladoc® membership to talk to a doctor in minutes. Teladoc gives 24/7 access to a doctor by web, phone or app. All Teladoc doctors are board-certified, state-licensed and can treat seasonal allergies. They can even send a prescription to a local pharmacy, when medically necessary.

'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.

Book Shop's 80th birthday party

Stop in to the Book Shop Friday, April 6, and party with the Book Shop crew. The Book Shop is celebrating 80 years of serving Luther College and the community. Enjoy cake and great in-store promos.

Workshop: Managing your woodland

A workshop for landowners interested in managing woodlands and savannas in the driftless region is 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 14. The cost is $10. This is a cooperative workshop with classroom and field visits, hosted by Luther College, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Register at Luther's CSC or email Molly McNicoll, <mcnimo01>, for more information.

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.

Developing social justice pedagogy workshops April 5

Barbara J. Love, professor emerita of social justice education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, is presenting a faculty workshop on developing Social Justice Pedagogy 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>.

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