Thursday, May 16

5:00-7:30 p.m.
Senior Send-Off
Hotel Winneshiek, Steyer Opera House and Ballroom

The Luther College Student Senate and Alumni Office host a memorable evening of music, dancing, conversation, and fun as a prelude to Commencement Weekend. Seniors will receive a reminder about the event and a link to an online registration form in April.

8-9 p.m.
Farewell Tribute to President and Mrs. Torgerson
Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

Rick Torgerson became Luther's ninth president in July 1999, and he and Judy Torgerson have served the college with boundless and grace. Join the campus in celebrating 14 years of dedicated leadership. The farewell tribute will be followed by a reception in Bentdahl Commons.

Friday, May 17

7:30 p.m.
Music Showcase I: Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra
Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Concert Band--Joan deAlbuquerque, conductor
Jazz Orchestra—Juan Tony Guzmán ’90, conductor

Saturday, May 18

9:30 a.m.

Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Noble Recital Hall, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music

10:00 a.m.–Noon

Social Work Program Celebration
Farwell Hall Lounge

10:30 a.m.

Senior Athlete Recognition Ceremony
Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

All-College Picnic ($8.00)
Main Clearing

Dress comfortably and bring a blanket to sit on (rain location: Dahl Centennial Union Dining Hall)

1:30 p.m.

Music Showcase II: Oratorio Performance
Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

Mass in C major, KV 317 (Coronation), by W.A. Mozart
Belshazzar's Feast,by William Walton

A concert to commemorate 14 years of leadership from President Richard and Mrs. Judith Torgerson.

Symphony Orchestra—Daniel Baldwin, conductor
Nordic Choir--Allen Hightower
Collegiate Chorale--Andrew Last '97

4-5 p.m.
Senior Art Exhibition Reception
Wigley-Fleming Fine Arts Gallery, Center for the Arts

8 p.m.

Baccalaureate

Preacher: David Vasquez, campus pastor
Center for Faith and Life, Main hall

Please be seated by 7:45 p.m. Baccalaureate is a time for seniors and their families to gather with the Luther community to celebrate and give thanks for the students’ years at Luther. Rooted in the college’s Christian tradition, this ecumenical service seeks to celebrate the diversity of the graduating class by incorporating readings and prayers from a variety of religious traditions. Audio recordings of the service are available upon request from the Office of College Ministries, (563) 387-1040, and on the College Ministries website. A freewill offering is designated to local and global charities in honor of the senior class.

Baccalaureate can be viewed live via the internet. You can access the schedule or live event by visiting the streaming page.

Sunday, May 19

10:00 a.m.

Commencement

Speaker: Arne Sorenson '80, president and CEO, Marriott International
Carlson Stadium

Tickets are required for stadium seating. Please be seated by 9:45 a.m.
 

Commencement ceremonies can be viewed live via the internet. You can access the schedule or live event by visiting the streaming page.

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Commencement Brunch ($8.00)
Dahl Centennial Union Dining Hall
No reservations required.