Luther News
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Volume 8, Issue 40
Music notes * And a side of sports
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Luther announces 2009 graduates
Luther College held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2009 on Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at Luther College Carlson Stadium.
Commencement speaker was Denis A. Cortese, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic and a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. George Kun, Rule of Law operations manager with the Iraq Justice Reform Project, was presented with the Luther College Young Alumnus Award. Read more
Weston Noble Alumni Choir reunion July 19 - 24 at Luther College
Collaborations old and new will be celebrated at the 2009 reunion of the Weston Noble Alumni Choir, July 19-24 on the campus of Luther College.
More than 60 alumni of the choirs of Luther College will gather on the Luther campus for the third Weston Noble Alumni Choir reunion, culminating in a gala concert Friday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Luther Center for Faith and Life. Read more
Luther College junior Erik Mortens selected for International Human Cadaver Prosection Program
Erik Mortens, a Luther College junior from Johnston, Iowa, was recently named a member of the volunteer prosection team in the International Human Cadaver Prosection Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine-Northwest (IUSM-NW). Read more
Alumni Corner
Luther emeriti meet current Luther student at Lake Superior, visit Luther alumni in Two Harbors, Minn. Photos available here.
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And a side of sports
Norse Athletic Association benefit golf tournament at Northfield Golf Club July 16
Luther wrestler Alec Bonander receives postgraduate scholarship
David McKay receives NCAA postgraduate scholarship
Don’t forget:
Luther President Richard Torgerson names David M. Meyer to Board of Regents
Luther Professor Freeman recipient of NEH ‘Enduring Questions’ grant
Norwegian vocalist Birch Eide to perform at Luther College and First Lutheran Church
‘Running with Nick’ book of blog entries celebrates life of Nick Huber
Luther alumna Whipple lead author of article published in Stroke journal
Luther announces spring semester 2009 Dean’s List
Center Stage Series subscription tickets are on sale
Senior Week and Commencement photos available online
Upcoming tours for alumni, parents and friends
Luther College introduces new social network for parents
Luther College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution of 2,500 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 Lutheran church (ELCA). 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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