Luther News
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Volume 9, Issue 15
Music notes * And a side of sports
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‘Christmas at Luther College’
“Christmas at Luther College,” a musical celebration of the joy, faith and traditions of Christmas, will be performed Dec. 3-6 in the Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
The “Christmas at Luther” concert showcases 600-plus musicians of the college’s vocal and instrumental music ensembles. The nationally acclaimed concert, now in its 28th year, features traditional Christmas carols and a variety of sacred choral music. Read more
Luther releases ‘Christmas at Luther’ compilation CD, featuring timeless favorites from the past nine years of “Christmas at Luther” performances. Read more
Luther Book Shop to host book signing with alumnus Kent Stock
Luther College Book Shop will host a book signing session with author Kent Stock Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. in the Luther Book Shop.
Stock will visit and sign copies of his book “Heading for Home: My Journey from Little League to Hollywood!” Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Luther Book Shop for $17.95. Read more
LUTHER EVENTS CALENDAR: December 2009
Check out the upcoming events on Luther’s campus. Read more
Alumni Corner
Amy M. Gardner ’97, recently became a partner in the litigation department of Ungaretti & Harris in Chicago, where she specializes in general commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation. Gardner has also been awarded a German Marshall Memorial Fellowship, a program whose aim is to expose emerging U.S. leaders to a changing and expanding Europe.
Anjela Shutts ’93, partner in the Des Moines law firm of Whitfield & Eddy, was among the Iowa lawyers who were recognized by Gov. Chet Culver for donating time and professional services for pro bono work. Read more
Twenty years ago, Luther College alumna Charlene “Char” (Ward) Davis ’72 was one of three people who established a prairie and tree arboretum at Neil Armstrong School in East Peoria. Their achievement is recognized in a feature story in the Galesburg Register-Mail.
What about Luther?
Matthew Busche ’07, credits much of his success to Novian Whitsitt, Luther associate professor of Africana studies and English, who introduced him to cycling. Click here to read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel blog, or for the full VeloNews article about Busche, click here.
Luther College videos
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Music notes
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And a side of sports
Norse Athletic Association Winter Luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 1 at noon
Men’s basketball team asks for donations for Winneshiek County Food Pantries Nov. 28
Six members of women’s soccer team recognized on all-conference team
Kyle McGivney named to D3football.com Team of the Week for a second time
Men’s basketball picked to finish 6th in Iowa conference preseason coaches poll
Women’s basketball picked to finish 5th in Iowa conference preseason coaches poll
Don’t forget:
Luther professor awarded top Iowa nursing honor
Luther College Professor Freeman recipient of AAR grant
Luther Theatre/Dance to present ‘Good Person of Setzuan’
Wind and Percussion Ensemble to perform Nov. 19
Luther College to host Global Poverty Conference Nov. 21
Luther College Jazz Orchestra to present fall concert Nov. 22
Luther College to host first Oneota Film Festival
Music and Conscience: Bach and Bonhoeffer
David Versluis art exhibit on display at Luther College
‘Postville: Games, Apparitions and Mementos’
Lasky art exhibit opens Oct. 26 in Luther College Preus Library
‘Asteray’ outdoor sculpture on display in front of Luther College Sampson-Hoffland Laboratories
LUTHER EVENTS CALENDAR: November 2009
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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