Luther College
Homecoming 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. / Main Lounge, Dahl Centennial Union
Homecoming Registration

9:00 a.m.–sunset / Silvercrest Golf Club, Decorah
David W. Preus ’43 Alumni Golf Event
Open to all alumni and friends of the college; Play nine holes… or 18. Not a competitive tournament. Find some friends and play! (Green fees are $30.00 for 18 holes, $20.00 for nine; carts are $24.00 for 18 holes, $14.00 for nine. Soft spikes only. For tee times, contact club manager Barb Barth at 563-382-5296.)

10:30 a.m. / Main Hall, Center for Faith and Life
Homecoming Chapel
Preacher:
Liturgist:
Music: Collegiate Chorale, Wind and Percussion Ensemble
Organist: Gregory Peterson ’83, associate professor of music and college organist

Homecoming Chapel will be streamed live online at http://www.luther.edu/ministries/worship/chapel/streaming/ or listen live on the radio AM 1240 KDEC or live online http://www.luther.edu/kwlc/listen/options/. Visit the chapel archive on Luther's iTunes University site http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/luther.edu at any time.

11:30 a.m. / Hammarskjöld Lounge, Dahl Centennial Union
Alumni Council and Class Agent Reception

noon / Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
Alumni Council and Class Agent Luncheon

2:00–5:00 p.m. / Shirley Baker Commons, Baker Village
Class of 1963 Reception

2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. / Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
Class Agent Session

2:30 p.m. / Conference Room, Loyalty Hall
Alumni Council Meeting

5:00 p.m. / Aquatic Center
Service of Dedication

6:00 p.m. / North end of Dining Hall, Dahl Centennial Union
Alumni Reception

6:30 p.m. / Dining Hall, Dahl Centennial Union
Alumni Dinner
Cost: $20.00/person

8:00 p.m. / Main Hall, Center for Faith and Life
Jazz Orchestra Concert, Class of 1963 Reunion Gift Presentation, Celebration of Distinguished Service

Distinguished Service Award Recipients:

• Selmer Norland '38
• David Carlson '63 and Brenda (Landsgard) Carlson '73
• Joan (Catlin) Totten '63
• Curt Wollan '73
• Michael Kust '78
• Kirk Stapleton '78
• Gregory Hager '83
• Joel Ludvigsen '88
• Namupa Nengola '98

Following Celebration of Distinguished Service Presentations / Lobby, Center for Faith and Life
Dessert Reception

8:00–11:00 p.m. / Oaks Steakhouse
Annual Norse Football Team Reunion Kick-Off

9:15–11:30 p.m. / Marty’s, Dahl Centennial Union
Jazz at Marty’s
Luther College Jazz Band; Luther College Jazz Combo; and Luther College Jazz Orchestra (Juan Tony Guzmán ’90, director)

Saturday, October 5, 2013

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / Main Lounge, Dahl Centennial Union
Homecoming Registration

9:00 a.m.–sunset / Silvercrest Golf Club, Decorah
David W. Preus ’43 Alumni Golf Event
Open to all alumni and friends of the college; Play nine holes… or 18. Not a competitive tournament. Find some friends and play! (Green fees are $30.00 for 18 holes, $20.00 for nine; carts are $24.00 for 18 holes, $14.00 for nine. Soft spikes only. For tee times, contact club manager Barb Barth at 563-382-5296.)

10:00 a.m. / Room 206, Valders Hall of Science (formerly Valders 117)
Hoslett Memorial Lecture

10:00 a.m. / Water Street to Campus
Homecoming Parade
Grand Marshals:

10:00 a.m. / Athletic Field
Ed Johnson '71 Alumni Rugby Match
Luther Men’s Rugby Club vs. Luther Old Boys

10:00 a.m. / Athletic Field
Alumni Softball Game

11:00 a.m. Receptions / 11:30 a.m. Luncheons
Class Reunion Receptions/Luncheons

• Classes of 1938, 1943, 1948 and 1953–Mott-Borlaug Rooms, Dahl Centennial Union
• Class of 1958–Shirley Baker Commons, Baker Village
• Class of 1963–Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / Main Clearing
(Rain Site: Dining Hall, Dahl Centennial Union)
All-College Huddle and Picnic
Meet your classmates before the big game and enjoy lunch and good conversation with friends and students. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Cost: adults, $8.00; children ages 5–10, $4.00; children under 5, no charge

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / Lawn west of Carlson Stadium scoreboard 
(Rain Site: southeast corner of Regents Center indoor track)
Annual Norse Football Team Reunion Tailgate Picnic
Cost: $5.00

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / Luther Book Shop, Dahl Centennial Union
Book Signing
Author Jerry Aaker '62 will be signing copies of the book, A Spirituality of Service: Reflections on a Life-Long Journey of Faith and Work Among the World's Poor

11:30 a.m. / Regents Center Pool
Alumni Swim Meet

1:00 p.m. / Carlson Stadium
Football vs. Loras College
Cost: adults, $6.00; students, $4.00; tickets available at the gate
Special Guests: Athletic Hall of Fame inductees; Football Team Reunion Players and Coaches
Halftime: Class of 1963 reunion gift presentation

1:00–4:00 p.m. / Legends Fitness Center, Regents Center
Rock Climbing Wall Open to Guests
Must be 18 years or older; ages 10–17 may climb with parent/guardian present

3:30 p.m. (Immediately following the football game) / Bentdahl Commons (rain site: CFL Lobby)
Faculty Reception

Meet your favorite faculty members and emeriti for food and conversation after the football game.

Art Department Reception—Wigley-Fleming Gallery, Center for the Arts, Guest Artist Phyllis Yes '63, Lecture at 4:00 p.m.

Health and Physical Education Reception (including former athletes)—Bahe-Mostrom Lounge, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music (Athletic Hall of Fame reception)

4:00 p.m. / Bahe-Mostrom Lounge, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
Athletic Hall of Fame Reception

5:00 p.m. / Noble Recital Hall, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Athletic Hall of Fame inductees:

5:30 p.m./6:30 p.m.
Class Reunion Receptions/Dinners

• 1958–Shirley Baker Commons, Baker Village
• 1963–Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
• 1968–Winneshiek Ballroom, Hotel Winneshiek
• 1973–South Winn Golf and Country Club

6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.
Class Reunion Receptions/Dinners

• 1978–Silvercrest Golf and Country Club
• 1983–Oaks Steakhouse
• 1988–Oneota Golf and Country Club

6:30 p.m.
Class Reunion Receptions

• 1993–Steyer Opera House, Hotel Winneshiek     
• 1998–Elks Club
• 2003–Ballroom, Nob Hill Supper Club
• 2008–Club Pyramid (pizza)

7:00–11:00 p.m. / Lower Level Party Room, T-Bock’s Sports Bar and Grill
Norse Football Team Reunion “Huddle”

9:00 p.m.–midnight / Regents Center
Flamingo Ball:
Enjoy an evening of music and dancing. Sponsored by Student Activities Council.
Cost: $12.00/free with CAF 

Class Reunion Locations and Directions (maps and directions available at Dahl Centennial Union registration)
1938, 1943, 1948, and 1953—Mott-Borlaug, Dahl Centennial Union (luncheon)
    1958—Shirley Baker Commons, Baker Village
    1963—Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
    1968—Winneshiek Ballroom (second floor), Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water Street
    1973—South Winneshiek Golf and Country Club, 2585 175th Street (Drive south to Calmar on Highway 52; before entering the Calmar city limits, turn right at Premium Beverage onto 175th Street. The club is 2.2 miles west of Premium Beverage on the left; there is a brick gateway.)
    1978—Silvercrest Country Club, 2772 College Drive (On College Drive, north of campus—look for the stone marker on the right as you drive north.)
    1983—Oaks Steakhouse, Bluffs Inn, main floor, 1101 Highway 9, Decorah 
(formerly the Villager Lodge/Cliff House)
    1988—Oneota Golf and Country Club (Drive east out of town on Highway 9; turn left at the stop light. Go past Walmart and then keep left at Old Stage Road turnoff. Turn right into Freeport; keep left. Oneota is down a short lane on the left as you are leaving Freeport.)
    1993—Steyer Opera House (third floor), Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water Street
    1998—Elks Club, 402 West Main (On the corner of Main and River Streets, just south of Water Street; entrance is on River Street.)
    2003—Ballroom, Nob Hill, 2955 US Highway 52 North (Drive north of Decorah on Highway 52; Nob Hill is 3.5 miles from the Luther campus on the left.)
    2008—Club Pyramid, Pyramid Plaza, 308 College Drive (next to Roscoe’s)

Sunday, October 6, 2013

10:00 a.m.
Festival Eucharist–Main Hall, Center for Faith and Life
Preacher: 
Presiders:
Music: Aurora, Cantorei, Cathedral Choir, Collegiate Chorale, Norsemen, Luther Ringers
Organist: Gregory Peterson '83, associate professor of music and college organist

1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Concert–Main Hall, Center for Faith and Life

Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Baldwin, conductor
Concert Band
Joan deAlbuquerque, conductor
Nordic Choir
Allen Hightower, conductor

Presentation of the Theodore Presser Scholarship
Presentation of the Carlo A. Sperati Award
Presentation of the Weston H. Noble Award

Visit Preus Library
We invite you to share your library memories and explore two fascinating exhibits related to the national Banned Books Week celebration.

• Library Memory Board. Share your Luther library memories from “back in the day.” Look for the large whiteboard near the Research Help Desk on the Main Level of Preus Library. Reminisce and enjoy a home-baked Norse-head cookie while supplies last. (Yes, we allow food in libraries now!)

• Beyond Books: Exploring Modern Day Censorship of the Internet. Browse our newest exhibit about the differences (and similarities) between censoring books andblocking websites. Located at the Research Help Desk.

• Student Action/Campus Reaction. Check out this Luther College Archives exhibitfeaturing examples of student-led protest throughout the history of the college. Located in the display case outside of the Rare Book Room on the Upper Level.

Library Hours
Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
Archives Reading Room Hours
Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.