Campus News :: Luther College

Luther College regents appoint David Tiede, Ph.D., interim president

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:26:56 -0500

The Luther College Board of Regents announced the appointment of David L. Tiede, Ph.D., as interim president of the college effective July 1. Luther President Richard L. Torgerson will end his term of service with the college on June 30.

Luther College, University of Northern Iowa create 'The Postville Project'

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:07 -0500

With support from their institutions and the State Historical Society of Iowa, Luther College and the University of Northern Iowa have partnered to create a digital archive that documents the town of Postville, Iowa before, during and after the 2008 immigration raid.

Luther College students receive Fulbright awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:49 -0500

The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has announced that Laura Harney, class of 2013; Kimberly Horner, class of 2011; and Matthew Lind, class of 2013, have been selected for Fulbright awards for the 2013-14 academic year.

Luther College to complete solar project with array powering commons building

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:26:50 -0500

During the month of May, Luther will complete the installation of a solar photovoltaic project at the Baker Village commons building. The commons will have its own working solar array, marking the end of a $750,000 Department of Energy award in support of the college's plan to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2015.

Luther softball makes fourth consecutive appearance at Nationals

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:39:27 -0500

Whitewater Regional champions Luther College (32-9) will play Angola Regional champions Anderson University (30-16) in the opening round of the NCAA III Women's Softball Championship at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 17. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is hosting this year's championship at Carson Park, located in Eau Claire, Wis., May 17-21.

Luther College sophomore Evan Obert receives Karen Julesberg Scholarship

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37:50 -0500

May 15, 2013

Evan Obert, a Luther College sophomore from Genoa, Wis., has been awarded the Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year.

Luther College Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra to perform May 17

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:39:43 -0500

May 10, 2013

The Luther College Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on the Luther campus. The concert is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Luther College Book Shop to host book signing May 18

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:32:39 -0500

The Luther College Book Shop will host a signing session with Luther graduate and author C.J. Boerger for his book "Chasing a Dream" from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Luther College Book Shop in the Dahl Centennial Union.

Evan Mitchell recipient of Brudos Prize in Opera Performance at Luther College

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:50:25 -0500

Evan Mitchell, a Luther college junior from Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, has been named the recipient of the 2013-14 Alan R. and Sally J. Brudos Prize for Opera Performance at Luther College. Mitchell will present the Brudos Family Opera Prize recital during the 2013-14 academic year.

All-Senior Art Exhibit May 7-19 at Luther College

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:06:57 -0500

The unique and varied works of graduating Luther College art majors will be on display May 7-19 in the Kristen Wigley-Fleming Gallery in the Center for the Arts building on the Luther campus.

Luther College to celebrate Commencement May 19 indoors

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:25:31 -0500

Luther College will celebrate Commencement at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 19, indoors in the Regents Center Main Gym. The ceremony is a ticketed event. Four tickets per graduate will be valid. Other attendees are invited to view the ceremony via large-screen, closed-circuit television in the Center for Faith and Life.

Luther College hosts farewell tribute to Torgersons May 16

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:46:40 -0500

Luther College will hold a special program titled "14 Years of Mojo from the Get-go!" in honor of President Rick and Mrs. Judy Torgerson on Thursday, May 16. The main program will be held at 8 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life, followed by a reception at 9 p.m. in Bentdahl Commons. In the event of rain, the reception will be held in the lobby of the Dahl Centennial Union.