Luther News
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Volume 7, Issue 41
Luther Professor Philip Freeman to appear on WGN ‘Extension 720’ (Added June 20)
Philip Freeman, professor of classics at Luther College (http:///www.luther.edu) will appear on Chicago’s WGN Radio ‘Extension 720’ program with host Milt Rosenberg on Monday, June 23, 9-11 p.m. Rosenberg’s interview with Professor Freeman is in conjunction with the release of Freeman’s latest book, “Julius Caesar,” released in May by Simon & Shuster publishing company. Read more
Flood video clip: Luther student volunteer talks about campus community spirit (Added June 20)
View clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drT5VKUQEiI
VISTA Corridor Flood Recovery project seeks volunteers (Added June 20)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Flooding in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor has left tens of thousands of people homeless and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to homes. Much flood recovery work needs to be done, and Volunteers in Service to America is seeking people who can work for the VISTA Corridor Flood Recovery project. The VISTA project offers an opportunity to help with flood relief while earning a monthly living allowance and an educational benefit. Read more
Former faculty death (Added June 20)
Retired Luther faculty member Helen Houden, age 84, of Decorah, died Thursday, June 19, at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah following a short illness.
Helen taught in the Luther Music Department from 1967 to 1994.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Decorah Lutheran Church. Private family burial ceremony will be in Belvidere, Illinois.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at Decorah Lutheran Church. Fjelstul Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Luther College campus update: Decorah flood of 2008
A week after floodwaters have receded from the lower campus of Luther, the college is going forward with most summer programs and activities, and all campus buildings and facilities are back in operation except sections of the Regents Center athletic building and grounds. Read more
Luther College student Emily E. Ewing receives undergraduate fellowship
Emily E. Ewing, a Luther College junior from Vail, Colo., has been awarded a 2008 Fund for Theological Education Undergraduate Fellowship. Ewing’s $2,000 fellowship is funded by the Fund for Theological Education, a leading ecumenical advocate for excellence and diversity in Christian ministry and theological scholarship. FTE Undergraduate Fellowships recognize students who have gifts for leadership and are exploring the possibility of ministry as a vocation. Read more
DAIS: Doing Any Interesting Stuff?
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Alumni Corner
Michelle Voigts ’11, attended the 2008 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders June 5-7 at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Michelle was sponsored by the Clarion, Iowa branch of the American Association of University Women. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.aauw.org/nccwsl/2008/.
Adam Matz ’00, graduated from Drake University in Des Moines with a doctor of pharmacy degree. He is currently working for Target Pharmacy in the Des Moines area.
Chris Johnson ’87, is one of three Beloit College choreographers collaborating for the Chicago premiere of Chelonia Dance Friday-Saturday, July 18-19 at 8 p.m. in the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. The 24-member Chelonia Dance will feature Beloit College faculty and dance students as well as graduates of the program and members of several professional companies in the Chicago area. Read more
Dave Weinrich ’ 74, planetarium coordinator at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is in Accra, Ghana helping to establish the first public planetarium in West Africa. More info is available at http://ghanascienceproject.net/.
Paul Hesterman ’73, has been named Interim Vice-President of Student Affairs at Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.
Senator Dave Senjem ’64, R-Rochester, recently completed his sixth session in the Minnesota Senate and his second session as Senate Minority Leader. In addition to his duties as Minority Leader, Sen. Senjem serves on the following committees: Taxes, Rules and Administration, Capital Investment, Energy and Environment, and Higher Education. Senjem resides in Rochester and is in his 44th year with Mayo Clinic.
And a side of sports
Norse Athletic Association benefit golf tournament rescheduled for June 23
Elissa Schmidt, Alec Bonander named academic all-Americans
Don't forget:
Luther Center Stage Series subscription tickets now on sale
Luther Center Stage Series to host four children’s program performances in 2008-09 season
Luther College offers summer outdoor camps for youth
Luther College's Lutherlag July 20-25
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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