Luther News
Thursday, May 15 , 2008
Volume 7, Issue 36
Luther Announces Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship Winners
Five Luther College students have received Steven Mark Anderson Scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year.
Recipients of the $1,000 scholarships are Erik Clark of Madison, Wis., Mitchell Dietz of Montgomery, Minn., Sarah Kolman of Bagley, Wis., Christa Person of Burt, Iowa, and Melissa Petersen of Austin, Minn. The scholarship awards were announced at the Luther College Student Support Services celebration banquet on April 30. Read more
DAIS: Doing Any Interesting Stuff?
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Alumni Corner
Kim Wall ’79, president of Baensch Food Products, the Milwaukee-based company that produces the popular brand Ma Baensch herring, was recognized by Concordia University in Milwaukee, Wis., with its prestigious Ethical Business Leadership award. The Ethical Business Leadership award recognizes local business owners who demonstrate socially responsible management practices. As the award’s top recipient, Wall was honored at a ceremony with two other award finalists on April 25. Wall was recognized for her work with the U.S. Department of Justice and its offender employment programs and overall community activism. Read more
And a side of sports
Luther 22nd in Directors' Cup standings
Elissa Schmidt awarded postgraduate scholarship
Norse Athletic Association 4 person best shot, Monday, June 9, info/registration
NCAA III men's golf championships website, May 13-16
NCAA III men's golf championships results, May 13-16
Hiatt, Kohls and Waddle named first-team all-conference
Kim Lambert named to ESPN The Magazine District VII All-Academic softball team
Don't forget:
President Richard Torgerson names Rob Larson director of college marketing
Luther College's Lutherlag July 20-25
‘How do you want to be remembered?’
Eric Cutler to receive Luther College Young Alumni Award
Nottingham’s Kate and David Juggins to receive Spirit of Luther Award
Luther College Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony held April 6
Luther College offers summer outdoor camps for youth
Luther events calendar: May 2008
Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of 2,600 students. Founded in 1861, the college is located in the river and bluff country of northeast Iowa.
A community of faith and learning, Luther is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Luther offers more than 60 majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor of arts degree.
Its mission statement emphasizes faith, leadership and community service. Luther provides equal opportunity for all qualified persons in its educational programs and activities.
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