Luther College Dance Marathon Big Event April 13

With the goal of providing emotional and financial support to the children treated at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, the Luther College Dance Marathon will hold their sixth annual LCDM Big Event from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Main Gym of the Regents Center. This year's Big Event will feature several community and student guest performers, family speakers, games, bounce houses, a soccer tournament, silent disco, food, smoothies from Magpie coffeehouse, silent auctions, raffles and dancing. The event will be open to the Decorah community from 2-6 p.m. and all are encouraged to join in.

Stuelke presents Brudos Family Opera Prize Recital April 13

Luther College senior Katie Stuelke of Center Point, Iowa, is the 2018-2019 recipient of the Alan R. and Sally J. Brudos Family Opera Prize. As part of the award, Stuelke will perform a recital at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Noble Recital Hall of the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music on the Luther campus. The recital and reception to follow are open to the public with no charge for admission.

Students from LCCMS to perform in a recital April 15

Luther College Community Music School is presenting a recital for private lesson students at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the Noble Recital Hall in Luther's Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. The recital is open to the public with no charge for admission. The recital will feature pianists, string players, wind players, drummers, guitarists and ukulele players from LCCMS. Students of all ages enrolled in LCCMS private lessons are taught by Luther music education students.

Jazz Orchestra to perform Homecoming Concert April 16

The Luther College Jazz Orchestra will present their homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life. This concert is the culmination of the Jazz Orchestra's 2019 Midwest Tour, consisting of stops in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota. The program will include a variety of jazz standards, as well as brand new works written by members of the ensemble.

Philharmonia concert April 17

Philharmonia presents their program at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the CFL. This event is open to the public with no charge for admission. The program for this concert includes Mozart's "Overture to Don Giovanni," Debussy's "Petite Suite" and Beethoven's "Ah, Perfido!" for soprano and orchestra, which will be performed with Carla Hanson, soprano.

Student recitals

Saturday, April 13
Kelly Grba '20, is presenting a vocal recital at noon.
Michaela Phillips '20, and Leah Wittenberg '20, are presenting a vocal and horn recital at 2 p.m.
Colin Cosgrove '20, and Emily Stifter '20, are presenting a vocal and horn recital at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 14
Elyse Grothaus '19, and Tyler Zeimet '19, are presenting a horn and clarinet recital at noon.
Lauren Bennati '19, is presenting a flute recital at 2 p.m.
Kiley Korey '20, and Garrett Baumler '20, are presenting a vocal recital at 4 p.m.
Josh Vidervol '19, and Parker Fretheim '20, are presenting a vocal recital at 7 p.m.
J.J. Schrick '20, is presenting a guitar recital at 8:30 p.m.

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

COMMUNITY

Celebrations this week

Birthdays
April 10: Germano Streese, Greg Peterson, Jayme Nelson, Eric Baack
April 11: Jessica Campos Arzate, Samantha Lahey
April 12: Thomas Johnson
April 13: Arleen Orvis, Olga Michels, Russell Schouweiler, Lance Matter
April 14: Gail Judisch, Nikolay Suvorov
April 15: Anndi Russell, Rita Tejada

Retirement

Karen Kerndt, who has worked at Luther for more than 20 years, has announced her retirement effective June 1. We congratulate Karen and thank her for her dedicated service to the college.

Position openings

Assistant Dean for Student Life and Coordinator of New Student Initiatives (0.92 FTE): Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Life, the assistant dean is an essential position in the life of the college and will lead the ongoing development of new student transition programs, including orientation. The assistant dean will also be a core member of the case management team in the Student Life Office. A master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, Higher Education, or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of the student development process and bachelor’s degree required. Also required is minimum two years experience in Student Affairs or closely related work experience. In addition to strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to speak Spanish is desired.

Assistant Director of Residence Life/Area Coordinator (0.87 FTE): A 10.5 month, live-in position responsible for coordinating the student learning and community development program within the residence halls. The assistant director will coordinate the training process of 70 student staff members. Compensation includes housing, food plan and benefits package. Master’s degree is preferred, bachelor’s degree required. Previous residence life experience and an appreciation for the distinctive mission of residential, church-affiliated, liberal arts colleges is strongly preferred.

Call Center Manager & Coordinator for Student Engagement (0.92 FTE): This 11-month per year (August 1 to June 30), entry-level management position plans, directs, and coordinates the call center and all components of the student engagement functions of the Development Office. Bachelor’s degree required. Must be skilled in working with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; video editing software; desktop publishing software; e-communications and marketing and social media platforms.

Custodial Weekend Lead (1.0 FTE): Supports weekend custodial staff in both academic and residential buildings. This position will work weekends to be custodial support for events as needed and then adjust hours during the week to equal 40 hours. Typical work schedule is Saturdays and Sundays 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays 1-7 p.m. (weekday hours negotiable). High school diploma or equivalent required.

Front-End Web Developer (1.0 FTE): Responsible for the coding, usability and layout of the Luther College website; improving both user experience and functionality, the candidate needs to have both graphic design and programming experience.

Health Education and Promotion Coordinator (0.92 FTE): Under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Nena Amundson Lifetime Wellness Program, this position works to mobilize, create and sustain campus-wide health promotion practices in order to create an environment that promotes student success, personal development, health and well-being. A bachelor’s degree is required along with Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or eligible and intent to become certified and minimum of two years related health promotion work experience, preferably in a higher education environment. Master's degree preferred.

Media Relations and Content Specialist (1.0 FTE): To story-mine for interesting and newsworthy stories that reflect the Luther brand; create engaging and relevant content for various Luther communication channels; and place Luther stories in external channels.

Multimedia Strategic Fellow: One year, full-time position to participate on the User Services and Multimedia teams within Information Technology Services to assist the Multimedia Lead in promoting and supporting the effective uses of video, audio, textual, graphical, and other electronic media in support of teaching, learning, research, and administrative purposes. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Preference for a recent Luther graduate who was a Multimedia Technician student worker or other student worker within ITS or Luther.

Office Coordinator for Campus Programming (1.0 FTE): This person will coordinate campus room reservations and calendar dates for most events on campus, compile and deliver bi-weekly The Bulletin, administer the facilities calendars, campus channel 17.1, and CFL digital signage. High school diploma or equivalent and excellent computer skills including, using graphic design software required. Experience in HTML and website management preferred.

Social Media Specialist (1.0 FTE): To manage, create and publish relevant, original content and marketing campaigns that build brand awareness and increase visibility and engagement in social media channels.

Utility/Painter (1.0 FTE): This person will prepare surfaces for painting, finishing by sanding, scraping, sandblasting, filling cracks and taping drywall. Will work from ground or floor level, from ladders, and from stationary and swing stages. Must also be available to assist other Facilities Services departments such as mover, grounds, heating plant, plumbing, and snow removal. High school diploma and computer skills for accessing the college’s web-based work order system and email and a valid driver’s license required. Some formal training and a minimum of four years’ experience in painting field preferred.

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

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS

Colin Weber '20 of Rochester, Minnesota, has been awarded a $5,000 Rossing Physics Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. The Rossing scholarship is awarded annually to physics students of exceptional merit through the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education. The Rossing scholarship is made possible through gifts from Thomas D. Rossing, Luther class of 1950, who created the scholarship fund through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Foundation.

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

Seeking housemate: Quiet, respectful, easy going Luther employee seeking housemate in a three-bedroom, two-bath home located on the Upper Iowa River. Minutes away from the Luther campus, the Trout Run Bike Trail and downtown Decorah. Contact <lurtaa01> for more information.

For sale: 1999 Buick LeSabre, 87,000 actual miles. Six cylinder with a 3.8 engine, some rust. Includes two snow tires on rims. $3,000. Call 387-7027 for more information.

For sale: Facilities is accepting bids for a 2003 Ford Econoline Van, navy exterior, 97,249 miles. If interested contact Facilities Services for a description of current issues with this vehicle. Vehicle can be viewed in the Farwell parking lot. Email bids to <facilities> by noon Wednesday, April 24. Facilities Services reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

For sale: 2006 Cadillac DTS. 163,525 miles, Leather interior, Bose stereo system, power everything. New brakes, rotors, struts; brand new tires. $4,200 or better offer. Call 382-4581 or 380-5853.

For sale: 5-cubic foot, Energy Star-rated, Kenmore deep-freezer. Approximately 10 years old. $75. Contact <chrijo01>.

For sale: Did you know that ITS has used equipment for sale? As ITS collects used functioning technology equipment that has served its purpose on campus, we list those items in a buy-it-now approach. The sale is open to all, including the general public. Visit www.luther.edu/helpdesk/usedequipment/ for a current listing. At this time, we have MacBook Pro, Mac Pro Towers, Projectors, PC Laptop and Desktops, monitors, and computer speakers. We also have three pairs of non functional loud speakers. Check it out!

For rent: Two-bedroom home in downtown Decorah, located at 702 Heivly St. Only blocks away from the downtown area, bike trail and Upper Iowa River. The home has a newer kitchen, remodeled bathroom and main-level laundry. All appliances are included. $700/month and tenant pays all utilities. Email <[email protected]> or call 380-1415 for a rental application or with questions. Available May 1.

Housing wanted: Responsible Luther student looking for summer housing, Memorial Day through Aug. 10. Willing to house-sit, take care of pets and plants; skilled in lawn and garden maintenance. Hard-worker, pleasant demeanor. Looking to potentially have roommates. Please contact Connor, <hopkco02> or 815-520-9428.

EDITORIAL COMMENT

And finally...

This is a test people, so pay attention:

Did you know it's National Library Week?

If you answered, "no," that means you did not read the Tuesday in its entirety. Scroll back up to see what's going on in Preus Library this week to celebrate. You did not pass the test, by the way.

If you answered, "yes," then you get an A+ from the Tuesday this week!

In addition to the happenings in Preus, the Decorah Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with a wide variety of programs for people of all ages and offering fine amnesty for overdue books all week long.

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

This year's theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, illustrates how today's libraries are at the heart of our cities, towns, schools and campuses, providing critical resources, programs and expertise. They also provide a public space where all community members, regardless of age, culture or income level, can come together to connect and learn.

Visit the American Library Association website to learn more about National Library Week and some ways you can celebrate the libraries in your life.

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