TUESDAY 2/26/2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS / COLLEGE OPERATIONS / EVENTS

COMMUNITY / ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS / UNCLASSIFIED ADS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Accreditation forums

As part of the site visit by the Higher Learning Commission on March 11-12, three open forums will be held. The forums provide faculty, staff and students opportunities to interact with the team from the Higher Learning Commission and to provide additional input regarding Luther’s satisfaction of the criteria for accreditation. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the forums; no reservations are required to attend. All three forums will be held in Peace Dining Room.

Forum 1: Monday, March 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Focus Areas: Mission, Diversity, Student and Faculty Involvement in Community and Society, Ethics, and Fair Policies and Procedures (Criteria 1 and 2).

Forum 2: Monday, March 11, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Focus Areas: Quality of Academic Programs, Faculty Qualifications, Program Review, Course Availability, Advising, Assessment of Student Learning, and Retention (Criteria 3 and 4).

Forum 3: Tuesday, March 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Focus Areas: Finances, Strategic Planning, Future Plans, and Institutional Effectiveness (Criterion 5).

Assurance Argument information

Faculty, staff and students are invited to review the Assurance Argument submitted to the Higher Learning Commission in advance of the accreditation open forums. The Assurance Argument has been posted on the Accreditation site on KATIE. In order to access the Accreditation site, faculty, staff and students must self-enroll as a student in the course. Contact the Technology Help Desk with questions about self-enrolling in the course.

Preparatory session invitation

A preparatory session in advance of the accreditation open forums will be held 9:40-10:50 a.m. Thursday, March 7, in the CRH. The session is open to all faculty, staff and students. At the session, Brad Chamberlain will address questions about the site visit and Assurance Argument.

COLLEGE OPERATIONS

Call for proposals-The Sophomore Slowdown event

As part of Next Steps for Sophomores, Luther will host The Sophomore Slowdown from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the Union. The goal of this event is for sophomores to pause and engage in "big questions" about the rest of their Luther experience and beyond.

Faculty and staff who are interested in organizing panel discussions should submit proposals using this form. Contact Rachel Brummel, <brumra02>, or Andrew Bailey, <bailan01> for additional information.

Implicit and Unconscious Bias: part two

Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases, which encompass both favorable and unfavorable assessments, are activated involuntarily and without an individual's awareness and/or intentional control. Participants will engage in a series of interactive exercises to better understand the origins of unconscious bias and the ways that they are internalized. Explicit bias will also be explored. This workshop is 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Mott. Click here to register.

Dorians on campus March 3-4

525 prospective students will be on campus Sunday and Monday, March 3-4 to participate in the Dorian Band Festival. Students will play in one of the three festival bands, and they will participate in sectionals and lessons with Luther wind, brass and percussion faculty members. Their work concludes with a Grand Concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the CFL. Thanks for welcoming these students to our campus!

New on luther.edu

The Health Promotion and Exercise Science Department has updated their website to reflect the new majors and minors that were approved at the recent board meeting. Luther's new HPES program includes a health promotion major/minor, exercise science major/minor, allied health sciences major, and an applied leadership studies minor. Visit luther.edu/hpe for more details.

Proposals due March 11

Summer Student/Faculty Collaborative Research provides opportunity for students to engage in collaborative research projects with faculty members during the two months of Luther's summer session (June/July). Complete information and application guidelines at https://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/scholars/grants/student-faculty-research/.

Seeking Erdman Prize Competition applicants

Erdman Prize Competition prizes are one $6,000 grand prize scholarship and two runner-up awards of $3,000, awarded to students of any year/major who demonstrate exceptional entrepreneurial skills through their personal endeavors to start up and manage their own business during their student years at Luther. Please encourage any students who would be a good fit to apply. Application deadline is 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8.

We are trying a new, shorter format than past years and will hold the finalist presentations, judging and awards all during the Student Research Symposium May 10. Direct questions to Erin Ryan, <ryaner01> or 387-1340.

Register for Luther's CSA reimbursement program

Luther faculty and staff are eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement (up to $100) on Community Supported Agriculture shares. This project is made possible by the Health Care Council, the Center for Sustainable Communities, and the Wellness Program. An average of 98 staff and faculty participate in this program every year. Learn more and join them this summer. Applications are due by April 1.

Sunday Peace Brunch dates announced

Join us for Sunday Peace Brunch on the following dates: March 3, 10, 17, April 7, 14, 28, and May 5. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union. Call, 387-1514, to make reservations. For more information contact <catering>.

HR updates

TIAA's new PlanFocus website makes it easy to make changes to your retirement contribution. Directions are on the HR website. There are also links to change/update beneficiaries, change investments, and more. Assistance is also available by calling TIAA, (800) 842-2776. Call HR, 387-1415, with questions.

UMR has updated their website to make it easier than ever to find details for UMR coverage, claims and health and wellness activities. There is a homepage "snapshot" of plan details that includes a drop-down menu to commonly asked questions, a link to a "live chat" and more. Check it out at online.

Free Friday morning open gyms extended to March 15

Wellness has partnered with UERPC and NE Iowa Food & Fitness to offer free Friday morning open gyms this winter. Parents can bring their children (up to age five) for three additional weeks, March 1, 8 and 15, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for some open gym fun inside the Regents Center East Gym. There is no admission fee, and balls, scooters, etc. are provided. Contact <wellness> with questions.

Agora available online

Faculty and staff who prefer not to receive the print version of Agora and would rather read Agora online may contact Bonnie Johnson, <johnbo02>, to cancel their print subscription.

Not Quite Free Lunch March 12

Join colleagues at the Not Quite Free Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the Nobel Room, sponsored by Wellness. Boost social and emotional wellness by getting away from the typical work space and mingling with folks from across campus. The charge is $5, payable by cash, check or Luther ID. The menu includes Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, BBQ Black Bean and Brown Rice Burger, Potato Salad, Garden Salad and Dessert. Contact Wellness, <wellness>, with questions.

February employee wellness newsletter

Check out the February 2019 issue of Words of Wellness. This month's main article is on "Should you be standing more at work? Maybe not...," and Mark Faldet is the spotlight employee of the month. It includes upcoming events, wellness tips and a recipe, and all content is written by our staff and student wellness ambassadors. Share the issue with colleagues and encourage them to opt-in for monthly editions here.

Queer theory reading group

The Dean's Office welcomes requests from faculty and staff for the formation of reading groups. We have recently received a request for an interdisciplinary reading group in queer theory. Faculty and staff who are interested in being part of such a group should email Sean Burke at <burke.sean>.

Sustainability orientation for new staff and faculty

Greetings, new staff and faculty. Join us for an informative hour of conversation, data and stories from the Center for Sustainable Communities at 9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Valders 374. Participants receive a reusable water bottle, coffee mug, and a better idea of the current projects and past sustainability accomplishments of the college. We'll host these events once a month. RSVP to <cainto01>.

Paideia summer reading

The Paideia Planning Committee is pleased to announce that the all-college summer reading for 2019 is "The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border" by Francisco Cantú. Raised by the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, Cantú studied international relations at American University and became obsessed with understanding the borderlands where he grew up. Wanting to experience the realities of the border for himself, Cantú took a job with the U.S. Border Patrol and worked in the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas from 2008 to 2012. In his memoir, Cantú attempts to understand identity and violence, while discovering a human connection that is stronger than the border itself. Books for faculty and staff will be available in April.

ITS tip of the month: The joy of tidying files

It's almost spring! (We hope.) Time to put our digital house in order and declutter those places where old files are just gathering digital dust. Network shares are particularly important because ITS will perform significant work on them in the near future. Not sure whether to keep, delete or archive something? See our February Tip of the Month.

Books available for author visit

Ibram Kendi will give the Luther Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the CFL Main Hall; after the lecture he will be on hand to sign two of his books, "The Black Campus Movement" and "Stamped From the Beginning." Both books are available for purchase in the Book Shop, and will be for sale at the event.

EVENTS

Chapel this week

Wednesday, Feb. 27: Lisa Scott
Friday, March 1: Diamond Jenkins '19
Monday, March 4: Chapel speaker TBA

Come for chapel at 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the CFL to explore connections of scripture, poetry and faith.

Home sporting events

There are no home sporting events this week.

Events this week

Thursday, Feb. 28: Biology Colloquium: Savannah Wilson and Beth Lynch, "Learning to take note: plant diversity in the Dirftless Area," 9:40 a.m., Valders Room 206
Distinguished Lecture: Ibram X. Kendi, 7 p.m., Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

Friday, March 1:Faculty Artist Series: Spencer Martin, viola; Nicholas Shaneyfelt, piano, 7:30 p.m., Noble Recital Hall

Saturday, March 2: Ethnic Arts Festival, 11 a.m., Regents Center, North Gym
Faculty Artist Series: Miko Kominami, piano, 4 p.m., Noble Recital Hall

Sunday, March 3: Luther College Balalaika Ensemble Concert, 1 p.m., Baker Commons
Dorian Band Festival Concert, 7 p.m. Center for Faith and Life

Monday, March 4: Entrepreneurship Speaker: Abraham Espinoza, COO, Co-Founder SWINETECH, 6:30 p.m., Olin Room 102
Dorian Band Festival Grand Concert, 6:30 p.m., Noble Recital Hall

Tuesday, March 5: Implicit Bias Part II, 9 a.m., Mott/Borlaug Rooms
Paideia Text and Issues Lecture: Kate Elliott, "Finding the Hjemland: Herbjørn Gausta and the Immigrant American Artist Experience," 7 p.m., Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
Guest Lecture: Christopher Coggins, "The Ecological State and Ecological Civilization: Who Will Rise to Meet China's Global Environmental Challenge?" 8 p.m., Valders Room 206

'Agents of Change' presented by BSU

As part of their 50-year anniversary commemoration, the Black Student Union will host a film screening of "Agents of Change" at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Valders Hall of Science Room 206. Both the screening and discussion to follow are open to the public with no charge for admission.

Through the stories of the young men and women who lead the battle for a more relevant and meaningful education for African American students, "Agents of Change" is a film that examines the racial conditions found on college campuses.

'The Art of the Story' exhibit on display

Luther is hosting "The Art of the Story" exhibit in the Kristin Wigley-Fleming Fine Arts Gallery in the Center for the Arts through March 14, with a gallery talk held there at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14. The exhibition showcases stories from three Welcome Project initiatives, including The Invisible Project, which tackles stories of homelessness, and Flight Paths, which documents community changes that result from the de-industrialization of Gary, Indiana.

The artists and students from Valparaiso who curated the project will be in residence at Luther March 13 and 14 and will lead Luther students, faculty and community members through their facilitation practice.

'Learning to take note: plant diversity in the Driftless Area'

Beth Lynch and Savannah Wilson '19, are presenting their lecture about plant diversity in northeastern Iowa at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in Valders Hall of Science, Room 206. The lecture, part of Luther's spring Biology Colloquium series, is open to the public with no charge for admission.

In their talk, Lynch shares her observations of native plant diversity around Decorah and discusses the importance of keeping track of native plant populations over time. Wilson describes research she conducted on forest communities of Finch Memorial Hardwoods, part of the Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge in 2018.

NAA Happy Hour Feb. 28

Luther's Norse Athletic Association invites the Decorah community to Rubaiyat restaurant at& 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, for the NAA Happy Hour event.

Open to the public with no charge for admission, the Happy Hour event features many members of the coaching staff and administrators from Luther College's Athletic Department in attendance. With no formal programming, this is a great chance for the Decorah community to get firsthand information on Norse athletics in a relaxed atmosphere with the coaches.

To make a donation or to RSVP for the event please contact Russell Schouweiler, 387-2161 or <schoru01>.

Humanities Endowment Distinguished Lecture

Award winning historian, author, professor and founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, Ibram X. Kendi will give the Humanities Endowment Distinguished lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The lecture is part of Black History Month and the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Black Student Union at Luther College. Kendi will discuss topics from his books "The Black Campus Movement" and "Stamped from the Beginning." The lecture is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Faculty Artist Series: Spencer Martin and Nicholas Shaneyfelt

Spencer Martin and Nicholas Shaneyfelt are performing a program titled, "1919: A Viola Centenary," at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, in Noble Recital Hall. Martin and Shaneyfelt have chosen for the program three major works for the viola written in the year 1919 by composers Rebecca Clark, Ernest Bloch and Paul Hindemith. The duo will also perform this program Monday, Feb. 25, at the University of Iowa and Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Coe College.

Ethnic Arts Festival March 2

In celebration of the diverse cultures that come together to make up the Luther community, the annual Ethnic Arts Festival, held by the Center for Intercultural Engagement and Student Success, will take place Saturday, March 2. The Ethnic Arts Festival, held in the Luther Regents Center, North Gym, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is open to the public with no charge for admission. The festival includes a Land Acknowledgment formal statement honoring the original inhabitants of the region and recognizing that Luther sits on the traditional homeland of the Ioway and other Native tribes.

Faculty Artist Series: Miko Kominami

Miko Kominami will give a solo piano recital at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Noble Recital Hall. The recital includes three Scarlatti Sonatas, four Liszt-Schubert songs, Haydn's Sonata in F Major and concludes with Liszt's "Rhapsodie Espagnole."

Balalaika performance March 3

The Luther College Balalaika Ensemble, featuring special guest Ami Hall '96, will perform in concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Shirley Baker Commons on the Luther campus. The performance is open to the public with no charge for admission.

The ensemble, directed by Laurie Iudin-Nelson, will perform classic Russian and Ukrainian folk songs and Romany songs including "Kalinka" "The Ural Mountain Ash Tree," "Dark Eyes," "Two Guitars," "Fellows, Unharness Your Horses," "Tum Balalaika," "Moscow Nights" and "Katiusha."

Luther ensembles perform March 3

Luther's Concert Band and the Norse Brass Quintet, which is composed of Luther faculty, will perform during Luther's Dorian Band Festival at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in the CFL Main Hall. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Dorian Grand Concert March 4

More than 525 high school musicians from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin will participate in the Dorian Band Festival March 3-4. All students participating in the festival will perform in the Grand Concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. This event is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Paideia Texts and Issues: Kate Elliott March 5

"Finding the Hjemland: Herbjørn Gausta and the Immigrant American Artist Experience" continues the Paideia Texts and Issues Lecture Series "Journeys and Hospitalities" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the CFL Recital Hall when Kate Elliott explores how art can help understand the process of identity formation and the immigrant experience. Reception to follow in Qualley Lounge.

'Who Will Rise to Meet China's Global Environmental Challenge?' March 5

With an intense commitment to building an "Ecological State" and developing "Ecological Civilization," China's central government has built a foundation to lead the world in green development. Bard College professor Christopher Coggins will lecture on the development of the global environmental challenge at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Valders Hall of Science Room 206 on the Luther campus. This lecture is sponsored by the ASIANetwork Speakers Bureau Grant. Coggins will be available after the lecture for discussion.

Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture March 7

This year's Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture features mid-East expert Lisa Anderson, senior lecturer at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs and past president of the American University in Cairo, Egypt. Anderson's talk, titled "The Liberal Arts Confront Globalization," offers a new perspective on the value of liberal arts education by using examples from around the world. The talk is at 5:30, Thursday, March 7, in Valders 206, with a reception to follow, and is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Guest jazz recital with Keith Hall

A joyful performer and consummate drummer, Keith Hall will present a guest jazz artist recital alongside Luther faculty at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7, in the CFL Main Hall. The performance is open to the public with no charge for admission.

The performance, titled "Art Blakey at 100: A Musical Celebration of Blakey and the Jazz Messengers," includes music by Benny Golson, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Timmons and other distinguished alumni of Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

'Serving God and Humanity: The Organ in Liturgical and Ceremonial Context'

Luther's Annual Benefactor's Organ Recital, featuring Kimberly Marshall, professor of organ at Arizona State University, will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. The program, titled "Serving God and Humanity: The Organ in Liturgical and Ceremonial Context," includes music by Bach, Brahms, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Felix Mendelssohn, Ethel Smyth and Margaret Vardell Sandresky.

T-Pain to perform May 3

American rapper, singer, songwriter and record-producer T-Pain will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Regents Center. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $45 and can be purchased at tickets.luther.edu or via the Luther Ticket Office, (563) 387-1357 or [email protected]. The name on the ticket must match the ticketholder's ID for entry into the concert.

Student recitals

Natalie Nelson '19, is presenting a vocal recital at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2.

Anna Hug '20, will present a clarinet recital at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9.

Grace Huber '20, and Grace Simpson '20, will present a vocal recital at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9.

Garrett O'Connell '19, will present an oboe recital at noon Sunday, March 10.

Mary Flaherty '20, is presenting a vocal recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10

Student recitals are held in Noble Recital Hall, with a reception following.

COMMUNITY

Celebrations this week

Birthdays
Feb. 26: Megan Sherman
Feb. 27: Igor Kalnin, Teri Miller
Feb. 28: Jodi Enos-Berlage, Jon Lund
March 1: Geri Tlusty
March 2: John Strauss, Jessica Tanski
March 4: Nan Hibbs
March 5: Lane Schwarz, Derek Hartl, Michael Elliott

Anniversary celebrations
Feb. 22: Brenda R. Leibold, 20 years
Feb. 23: Sheryl Sievert, 15 years

Sympathy

To the family of Dale Torgerson, longtime painting subcontractor for the college, on his Feb. 24 passing. His granddaughter Coranda Vickerman is a sophomore here at Luther. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Harmony, Minnesota. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel, Minnesota, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Position openings

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

New employee

Miles Clifton started his position as director of Legends Fitness Center/head football performance and assistant sports performance coach March 18. His office is Regents Center 150E, telephone 387-1360.

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS

Michael Suarez '19, qualified for the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships. Suarez finished third at the NCAA Division III Lower Midwest Regional held Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 23-24, at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The top-three place winners in each weight class qualified for the national championships.

The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Storm Bailey as the CEPE Faculty Research Fellow for the academic years 2019-21. The CEPE will provide support for his work on a book project on the topic of politics, government and responsible political participation from an evangelical perspective, deeply rooted in the tradition of classical liberalism. During his tenure as Research Fellow, he plans to lead discussions on topics related to tolerance and respect on college campuses and the role of religious belief in political life.

Congratulations to Kristen Hansen '20, and Piper Wood '21, who were selected to represent Luther as Peace Scholars in Norway this summer. The Peace Scholar program provides funding for two students to study for a week at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Lillehammer, followed by five weeks at the International Summer School at the University of Oslo.

Andy Hageman had an essay published on how science fiction is imagining the emerging blockchain technology as a revolution in ecological governance and wealth redistribution at the Los Angeles Review of Books.

Student pianist Joshua Burniece '20, was named Winner in the 2019 Fort Dodge Area Symphony Young Artists Competition. He will work closely with Du Huang in the next few weeks to prepare his debut performance with the Fort Dodge Symphony on April 14, performing Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1.

Loren Toussaint received the "editor's pick" 2018 Paper of the Year Award from the American Journal of Health Promotion for his recent publication: "Forgiveness Working: Forgiveness, Health, and Productivity in the Workplace."