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Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

Published for faculty and staff by the Luther College Public Information office • Copy deadline: Friday, 3 p.m.
•Word limit: 75 • Phone: (563) 387-1865 • E-mail: tuesday@luther.edu

Note: All campus telephone numbers are in the 563 area code, all campus e-mail addresses end in @luther.edu • © 2007

ANNOUNCEMENTS
October staff meeting

At this month’s staff meeting, President Torgerson will discuss the strategic planning document staff received last week. Staff are asked to attend one of two sessions and bring their copy of the document. Meetings are held in Peace Dining Room Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. or Thursday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.

COLLEGE OPERATIONS
College Council Executive Summary

College Council has held two meetings this fall, Sept. 14 and Oct. 5. Discussion topics included: Chinese language teaching in 2008-09, recap 2006-2007 budget reductions/reallocations, an update on faculty feedback from strategic planning meetings and a recap of the 2006-2007 budget performance and audit. College Council will begin developing the 2008-09 budget in October.

Faculty reminder: Book Shop returns

Reminder to faculty: The Book Shop will begin textbook returns this week. Remind students to purchase any textbooks they may need for this term. Thank you.

Human Resources update

http://my.luther.edu now provides staff with current vacation, sick leave, and personal day information. Log in with username and NorseKey. Select Employee’s Menu, then Leave Plan Summary. Non-Exempt staff will see current vacation, sick leave, and personal day information. Exempt staff will see current vacation day information. Personal Day information will appear in the near future. Take time to check it out. A big thank you to Jean Gehling in LIS for all her work to offer this benefit.

Blood screenings available

The Health Service will offer blood screenings for employees and spouses. The cost is $32 for the blood analysis and an additional $40 for the PSA. Call Health Service, 387-1045, to schedule an appointment. Testing dates are Oct. 9, 11, 18 and 23.

The 2007 Midwest Group Benefits reimbursement rate is 80 percent after deductible has been met.

Upcoming Concert Band Tour

EVENTS
Asian Film Series

Chapel this week

Tuesday, Oct. 9: Student-led, CRH, Morning Prayer
Wednesday, Oct. 10: David Vásquez
Thursday, Oct. 11: Morning Prayer
Join us for Shadow Block Break, 9:50-10:20 a.m., in the CFL lobby for coffee, juice, treats and conversation.
Friday, Oct. 12: Homecoming Chapel, Barbara Melaas-Swanson ’82, Collegiate Chorale
Monday, Oct. 15: Bill Craft

‘Chinese Religious Thought’ Oct. 9

The Luther College Religion Forum presents “Chinese Religious Thought—De-institutionalization, Syncretism and Beyond” by Youru Wang, associate professor at Rowan University Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m., CRH.

Smith faculty recital Oct. 9

Michael Smith, assistant professor of music at Luther College, will perform a tenor and bass trombones recital Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. in Noble Recital Hall. More at: http://tinyurl.com/2dxuaa

Good Grief

Join College Ministries and the Counseling Service from 9-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Qualley Lounge of the CFL to gather and share thoughts about surviving the loss of a loved one. Call Marty Steele, 387-1375, for information.

David Sobel to speak, hold brown bag discussion

David Sobel argues for a thoughtful way to change schools that will cultivate an ethic of stewardship in children and improve the quality of schools and communities at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in Olin 102

Public brown bag discussion with Sobel on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in Mott-Borlaug. More at: http://tinyurl.com/2yhu87

German Film Series Oct. 10

Luther’s German Program invites all to the German Film Series Wednesday, Oct. 10 with “Die bleierne Zeit” shown at 7 p.m. in Hovde Lounge. Set in Germany in the 1970s, two sisters, both committed to women’s civil rights, fight for the same cause in very different ways. Juliane grows up to be a reporter for a women’s magazine, while Marianne becomes a leader of a terrorist organization. In German with English subtitles.

‘The Final Season’ opens Oct. 12

“The Final Season,” a feature-length motion picture based on the inspirational story of Luther alumnus Kent Stock as coach of the Norway (Iowa) High School baseball team, will open Oct. 12 at the Viking Theatre in Decorah. More at: http://tinyurl.com/2x6rzc

Paul Windsor Orchestra at Flamingo Ball

Author of ‘Midnight Assassin’ on campus

Tom Wolf will talk about “Midnight Assassin,” the book he co-wrote with his wife, Patricia Bryan, at Luther College on Sunday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. in Olin 102.

Wolf’s talk, sponsored by the Luther English department, is free and open to the public.

“Midnight Assassin” is a nonfiction narrative, based on the story of the axe murder of an Indianola, Iowa farmer. More at: http://tinyurl.com/ypfhbs

SOV Visitors: Purvi Shah and Sejal Shah

Sense of Vocation Program welcomes Purvi Shah and Sejal Shah. Purvi Shah, Sakhi for South Asian Women and Sejal Shah, poet and writer, address what it means to be a South Asian American in the U.S. in “Journeys of Faith: Migration and Writing for Change,” Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., CRH. Reception and book signing of Purvi’s “Terrain Tracks” to follow, CFL main lobby.

They will speak in Chapel Wednesday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m., CFL. Events are free and open to the public. More at: http://tinyurl.com/28dyzn

Homecoming events feature DHS band

Decorah High School marching band will be a featured performer at Luther’s Homecoming. The band will march in the parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m., then be featured during the 1 p.m. football game. The Drumline, under the direction of Jerry Dean, will perform a short feature between the first and second quarters. The entire band will perform their 2007 field show “A Musical Collision of Celts and Norsk” at halftime. Homecoming schedule of events at: http://tinyurl.com/2babfg

24-hour comic book-making event

The Decorah cell of the Cartoonist Conspiracy is joining with the Luther College Sequential Art Club in putting on a marathon comic book making event. The LC24HR Comic Event will take place from 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 in CFA Room 119. The goal for each participant is to make a 24-page comic book in 24 hours. Participation is open to anyone who is interested in attempting the challenge. Participants should bring their own materials. The event is free and open to the public.

Rinco to give Ylvisaker lecture Oct. 16

Olga Rinco will present the Ylvisaker grant lecture “Supramolecular Photochemistry: Applications to Light Activated Drug Therapy,” Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. in the CFL Recital Hall. Refreshments will be served before the talk, beginning at 5:50 p.m.

CSS: The Passing Zone

The Passing Zone, featuring Owen Morse and alumnus Jon Wee, will perform Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the CFL.

Take two guys with chainsaws, put them in tights, throw in a Garden Weasel ®, tell them to juggle 100 random objects on stage, and you get The Passing Zone.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for students/seniors and $15 for youth, available at the Box Office. More at: http://tinyurl.com/2yktyc

Reformation lecturer on campus Oct. 28

Guido Marnef, professor of history at Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium and acclaimed writer, will lecture Sunday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. in Olin Room 102. The program is open to the public with no charge for admission.

The lecture, “Building a Lutheran Community: The Case of 16th Century Antwerp,” explores the immediate impact Martin Luther had in the city of Antwerp following the Protestant Reformation.

Fall Fling Oct. 27

Fall Fling is almost here. Students will be heading out into Decorah Saturday, Oct. 27 to help with fall chores. To request student help call College Ministries at 387-1271. Priority will be given to the elderly and handicapped, though all may participate. All donations will be given to the United Way in Olmsted County to aid in the flood relief and rebuilding efforts and to the Mashiah Foundation, an AIDS ministry, in Jos, Nigeria.

TIAA-CREF counseling/presentations

TIAA-CREF will be on campus Monday–Wednesday, Oct. 29–31 for individual counseling sessions as well as two group presentations. To sign up for individual counseling sessions, go to https://ifs2.tiaa-cref.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ARS.

The group presentations are Tuesday, Oct. 30, with “It’s a Woman’s Money, a Woman’s Future” from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and from 1:30–2:30 p.m., “Developing an Investment Strategy.” Both presentations will be in the Mott Room, Dahl Centennial Union.

Lutheran Festival of Writing

Are you an avid reader or writer? Luther will host over 20 award-winning authors who have been shaped the Lutheran tradition as part of “Called to Create: A Lutheran Festival of Writing” Nov. 2-4. Come for panels, readings and presentations. Registration for faculty and staff is $40, $70 to also attend the Saturday evening banquet. Registration for students is free. Register online and find additional information at

http://programming.luther.edu/lutheranwriters.

COMMUNITY
Position opening

Academic technology librarian: Tenure-eligible, 10-month position at rank of assistant professor. Member of library department as well as collaborative worker with user services team. Position begins no later than August 2008. Must have graduate degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited program, a strong desire and passion to learn ad challenge one’s self while teaching and training others, demonstrated skills in current and emerging instructional technologies such as multimedia, course management systems, and curricular integration of technology. Review of complete applications begins immediately and continues until Nov. 1 or the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript and names/contact information for three references to Jane Kemp, Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101. EOE.

Assistant professor in environmental studies with specialization in geology: Position begins late August 2008. Ph.D. required at time of appointment, postdoctoral experience preferred. Teaching duties include environmental geology, GIS, upper level geology courses to support the geosciences concentration in environmental studies major, and possible courses in candidate’s are a of interest. Review of complete applications begins Nov. 9 and continues until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, evidence of effective teaching, statement of research interests and undergraduate/graduate transcripts to Jon Jensen, Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101. EOE.

Sympathy

To Lynn Ingvalson, Career Center, on the death of her mother, Shirley Ringdahl, 77, of Decorah.

To Nancy Hageman, custodial, on the Oct. 1 death of her father, Elvin Kubesh, 89, of Calmar.

To Leslie McCabe, dining services, whose mother Cora Foster died peacefully in her home in Iowa City Oct. 2.

Thank you

Thank you doesn’t seem to cover it—but I am truly thankful for the outpouring of love, sympathy and support I have received since my mom’s sudden death due to a reckless and impaired driver. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by people who are helping lift me up each and every day. Sincerely. -Ede Rollins

Welcome new staff

Please welcome Luther alumnus Caleb Mattison ’07, as a Luther staff person. Caleb began Sept. 26 as the Campus Sustainability Intern. He will be here until September 2008. His office is Ockham House 105.

ARTICLES, CREATIONS, HONORS

Char Kunkel, sociology, Donna Kubesh, nursing, and Jyoti Grewal, assistant dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai and former associate professor of history at Luther, presented at the conference “The Merry Widow: Rethinking Widowhood in History, Culture and Society” sponsored by the Center for Research into Gender in Culture and Society at the University of Wales, Swansea July 7-9. Their panel was titled “The Making of the Widow” and individual papers addressed the meaning of Sikh widows in the aftermath of 1984 India by Grewal, the experience of widowhood amongst WWII survivors by Kubesh, and the construction of widowhood in the African American community of the 20th century by Kunkel. 

SPORTS RESULTS/SCHEDULE

Volleyball played in the Augustana Volleyball Invitational Oct. 5-6. The Norse lost to North Central, 1-3 and Augustana, 2-3, and defeated Kalamazoo, 3-0, and Grinnell, 3-0. Grayce Hamilin ’10, Luther libero, was named to the all-tournament team.

Football defeated Loras Oct. 6, 16-6.

Men’s soccer defeated Coe Oct. 6, 9-0.

Women’s soccer defeated Coe, 2-1.

Women’s golf placed third at IIAC Championships Sept. 28-29, Oct. 5-6. All-Conference performers were Emily Looft ’10, fifth, and Lindsay Thies ’09, seventh.

Men’s golf were champions of the Benedictine University Invitational Oct. 6-7. Paul Soener ’09, and Tom Lantzy ’09, were co-medalists with a two-round total of 140.

Home events this week:
Volleyball hosts Buena Vista Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. and Viterbo Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving will host the Alumni Meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13.

Football hosts Buena Vista Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.

Soccer hosts Carleton Oct. 15, women at 5 p.m., men at 7 p.m.

MISCELLANEOUS
‘Davis Projects for Peace’

Luther has been invited to participate in a unique program called the “Davis Projects for Peace.” Luther students, working alone or in groups, interested in designing and implementing their own grassroots projects for peace are encouraged to submit proposals of three pages or less by Jan. 15. If selected, students receive $10,000 to implement projects somewhere in the world during summer 2008.

For details, contact Jon Lund <lundjon> or Terry Sparkes <sparkete>.

United Way winners

Congratulations to the second set of United Way winners. Mona Nelson won 20 sessions with a personal trainer and Pamela Cook received a gift card from the Book Shop. Thank you to all who took the time to make an investment in our community through United Way.

United Way update

Our goal as a campus this year is to raise more than $21,000. As of Monday, Oct. 8, the Luther campus has raised more than $12,800. We are more than halfway to our goal already. Keep those pledges coming in. Contact Julie Shockey with questions, 387-1865 or <shocju01>.

Paolo Nutini ticket reminder

Remember to exchange Sept. 30 Paolo Nutini tickets for the show rescheduled for Oct. 15 in the CFL, seats are reserved so be sure to get one ASAP.

Social Security number safety

A bill headed to the House floor would stop the widespread and unnecessary sale, purchase and display of Social Security numbers by government and businesses. Support strong federal legislation to secure your Social Security Number at: http://tinyurl.com/ysxtpe.

OFF CAMPUS EVENTS
Bryan Owen poetry reading Oct. 9

Decorah Public Library will host British poet Bryan Owen on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. in the second floor Mezzanine Gallery. Friends of DPL are funding the poetry reading; open to the public free of charge.

Owen is currently touring both the UK and the US to promote Blue daffodils and other poems (2007) and the forthcoming Kokopelli’s dance: the American connection (due to be published in 2008).

Theatre/dance dept. benefit performance

Theatre/dance will hold a benefit performance of “The Boy Who Fell Into A Book” Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in Jewel Theatre. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Friends of Decorah Public Library Endowment Fund. An anonymous donor will match up to $5,000 for money donated to the Endowment Fund.

The community is asked to pick up tickets prior to the event at the check out desk at DPL.

Canoe Ridge Capon Supper Oct. 10

Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church Capon Supper is Wednesday, Oct. 10. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for 12 and over; 11 and under $4, preschool free. Take outs available. Advance ticket sales. Contact Virginia Hanson or Julie Strom for tickets. Also available at Ladybug Landscapes or Decorah Rental.

Alfheim book discussion group Oct. 11

Join the Alfheim book discussion group Thursday Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. to discuss World Fantasy Award-winning author Patricia McKillip’s 2006 title “Solstice Wood.” The discussion will take place in the public meeting room located in the lower level of DPL.

“Solstice Wood” follows Sylvia Lynn, who has spent most of her adult life avoiding her past and the grandmother who raised her. She is confronted with the past and learns of witches, ancient powers and more.

Greig, Grøndahl og Grøt concert Oct. 11

“Greig, Grøndahl og Grøt,” a concert to be presented at First Lutheran Church, will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. This unusual title refers to composers Edvard Grieg and Agathe Backer Grøndahl, along with rømmegrøt, a Norwegian delicacy. A free-will offering will be taken in lieu of an admission fee.

Songs by both composers will be performed by Elisabeth Tandberg, visiting soprano from Oslo, Norway, and David Judisch, local baritone and Luther professor. At the piano will be Jessica Paul, a collaborative pianist and Luther vocal coach.

Band Boosters chili supper Oct. 12

The Decorah Band Boosters will serve their annual chili supper Friday, Oct. 12, 4:30-7 p.m. in the High School cafeteria, prior to the Decorah vs. Charles City football game. Tickets are $5 for adults and students K-12; preschoolers free.

Cemetery Walk Oct. 14

Decorah Reads! program seeks volunteers

The Decorah Reads! program seeks 11 adult volunteers for the second session of the 2007-2008 school year.

Contact Christina Pamperin at Decorah Public Library for more information or to sign up as a volunteer, 382-3717 or tutoring@decorah.lib.ia.us.

‘Self preservation for women’ class

Northeast Iowa Community College is offering a self-defense class “Self Preservation for Women”, Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Held in the multi purpose room between Carrie Lee Elementary and the Decorah Middle School, this class will teach women to take care of themselves in today’s fast paced society. Education, environmental considerations, attitude and posture all factor into each potential at-risk situation. Role-playing is an important part of this class, so be sure to wear comfortable, loose clothing, no shorts or tank tops.

Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to register, call NICC at (800)728-2256, extension 399.  

DPL after school program Oct. 16

Decorah Public Library will host “How Do Animals Get Ready for Winter?” with Lake Meyer naturalist Larry Reis Tuesday, Oct. 16, 3:30-4:15 p.m. He will talk about hibernating animals and show several furs.

Norman Borlaug Homecoming Banquet

Norman Borlaug will be guest of honor at a banquet at The Mint in Protivin, Iowa Tuesday, Oct. 16. Hosted by the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation, the prime rib dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a tour of Borlaug’s boyhood farm near Protivin. Keynote address will be given by Borlaug, followed by a presentation by members of the Sasakawa Global 2007 African Staff Delegation.

Tickets for the evening are $50 each and are available from Steve Johnson at Vesterheim, 382-9681, johnson@vesterheim.org, or at Decorah Bank & Trust.

UNCLASSIFIED ADS

For sale: Approximately 150 feet of black plastic landscape edging, asking $25 and willing to deliver.  Contact <schuem01>.

Wanted: Items for a fund-raising rummage sale. Project Panama is a ministry of Decorah Lutheran Church that helps provide clean drinking water to residents of a small island in Panama. The rummage sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20 with all proceeds used to buy project supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the church office or call Greg Eide, 387-1442 to have items picked up.

For sale: Dorm fridge, $30, three-CD surround sound stereo with sub, $30, 13-inch color TV with remote, $20. Cheap living room furniture, dresser, kitchen table and chairs, also for sale. Call 419-1548.

Wanted: Good used, treadmill. Telephone 379-1258 or e-mail <halvtr01>.

For sale: Toddler bed with mattress, $20; Fisher Price diaper pail, $5; Diaper Genie diaper pail, $10; Cosco high chair/booster chair that needs new pad, $4; Little Tykes kid’s table with two chairs, $7; crib sheets/toddler bed sheets, $1/sheet. Call Leslie or Michael, 382-6527 or e-mail <smitmi01>.

Found: A mini-IPOD has been found in Valders.  See Lynn in Valders 103 to recover.

For sale: Selmer student oboe. Excellent condition. E-mail <formarda> or call 387-0888 after 5:30 p.m.

Wanted: Kiddie pool(s). Looking for one or two kiddie pools to borrow or purchase. Pools will be used for a student awareness activity during the Better World Fair, Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Contact Brian, <thiebr01> with offers.

College house for rent: Two-bedrooms, single car garage, central air-conditioning. Located at 615 Center St. Call 387-1668.

For rent: Two-bedroom two-story house on west side of Decorah. Includes kitchen stove, refrigerator, washer/ dryer, dishwasher, attached garage with bonus room, high-efficiency gas furnace and wood stove in living room. Available early November. 382-3888, day or 382-8025, evenings.

For sale: Footed bathtub, 1930s vintage. $50, you haul away. Call 387-1569 or 382-4139.

For sale: Remarkable early 20th century home only ten minutes from Decorah in Ridgeway, wood floors, built-ins and charming screened-in porch. Four bedrooms, one and a half baths, two-car garage, fenced yard, heated studio space above garage, located on Prairie Farmer trail. Call 380-8911.

For sale: Perfect lot for building a dream home. Gently sloping lot allows for walk-outs. Just off Historic District and Phelps Park. Older neighborhood with tree lined street. Call 380-8911.

Open house: At 331 Pershing Ave. Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Two-bedroom home, newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom. New trim throughout. Great starter home, or rental property. Call Andrew with questions, 382-2020 or go on a virtual tour at: http://site5.dev.completeconsulting.com/template.asp?id=1121 by clicking the "Take A Virtual Walk-Thru" link at the bottom of the page.

EDITORIAL COMMENT
Wellness tip of the week

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, go to www.thebreastcancersite.com to help women who can’t afford mammograms to get the care they need.

And finally…

If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or fight like hell.

-Lance Armstrong

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