Family Weekend
Family Weekend 2010 is scheduled for September 17-19. This is a great opportunity to experience the Luther College community. A tentative schedule is listed below. Check back during the summer for additional updates. Meanwhile, if you have questions about any of the events, please contact the Luther College Development Office at (800) 2 ALUMNI (800-225-8664), (563) 387-1862, or e-mail parents@luther.edu.
Friday, September 17
9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Luther Book Shop open Dahl Centennial Union, main floor
10:30 a.m.
Chapel Center for Faith and Life (CFL) Main
Hall
Preacher:
Saturday, September 18
Information
Visitors can pick up a schedule of events and information about area attractions in the Dahl Centennial Union Lobby, 9:00 a.m. - noon.
Breakfast is available for purchase in the Dahl Centennial Union Dining Hall (lower level), 7:00–9:00 a.m.; short-order items can be purchased in Oneota Market (main level), 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or in Marty’s (lower level), 7:30 a.m.–midnight.
8:00 a.m.
Parents Fund Breakfast Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union, second floor
In appreciation for their past gifts to the Parents Fund, current parent supporters are invited to the Parents Fund Breakfast. Invitations are sent mid-August with reservations requested. Dress is casual.
8:00 a.m. –12:15 p.m.
Parents Council Fall Meeting various campus locations
For members of Luther's Parents Council.
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Admissions Office open Dahl Centennial Union, second
floor
Contact the Admissions Office for additional information: 800-458-8437 or e-mail noelamy@luther.edu.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Luther Book Shop open Dahl Centennial Union, main floor
9:30–10:15 a.m.
Panel Presentation for Parents CFL Recital Hall
Luther faculty and staff will present information and answer questions about the student experience at Luther. The 2009-10 panel presenters were Nancy Barry, assistant to the dean for advising and academic support, college writing director, and professor of English; Kris Franzen, director of residence life; Greg Lonning, director of the Nena Amundson Lifetime Wellness Program; and Mark Peltz, assistant dean and director of the career center.
10:00 a.m. –12:00 noon
Luther Diversity Center Open House Dahl Centennial Union, main floor
Learn about Luther's multicultural and international student programming. Luther College seeks to foster a supportive environment that is inclusive of all races, religions, cultures, socio-economic classes, genders, and sexual orientations. Refreshments served.
10:30–11:15 a.m.
Study Abroad: A World of Opportunity Franklin W.
Olin Building, Room 102
Have you ever considered the opportunities available for students to
study abroad? Here is your chance to explore that option and have questions
answered regarding costs, financial aid, timing, and the places students
can study. Presented by Professor Mark Lund, director of international
education.
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Picnic on the Library Lawn Rain location: Dahl Centennial
Union Dining Hall.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Picnic prices: $7.00 for adults; $3.50 for children 5-10; no charge
for Luther students on board or children under 5.
12:30 p.m.
Luther College Concert Band Performance CFL Main Hall
4:00 p.m.
Catholic Mass CFL Recital Hall
Presider: Father Phillip Gibbs, chaplain
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Senior Class Reception President's Residence,
711 Ridge Road
All seniors and their families are invited to this informal event which
has become a tradition for the Luther community. Hosted by President
Richard and Mrs. Judith Torgerson. Please RSVP to einckmic@luther.edu. Rain location: Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union
7:00 p.m.
Family Weekend Concert CFL Main Hall
The premier performance of several campus vocal and instrumental groups:
- Collegiate Chorale
- Cathedral Choir
- Aurora (first-year women)
- Norsemen (first-year men)
- Cantorei
- Wind and Percussion Ensemble
- Varsity Band
8:45-10:00 p.m.
Soda Shoppe Dahl Centennial Union Dining Hall
Purchase ice cream treats served by Luther staff and students. Entertainment
provided by Luther jazz ensembles. Sponsored by SAC Special Events.
Sunday, September 19
Information
Coffee, juice, and bagels can be purchased at Marty’s (Dahl Centennial Union, lower level). Sunday hours during Family Weekend are 8:00 a.m.-midnight.
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Luther Book Shop Dahl Centennial Union, main floor
10:00 a.m.
Family Weekend Eucharist CFL Main Hall
Students, families, and guests are welcome to join the Luther congregation as we celebrate Holy Communion. Preacher: Mike Blair, campus pastor; music: Nordic Choir
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Peace Sunday Brunch Dahl Centennial Union, second floor
No reservations; first come, first served. To arrange for seating, you must sign up in the Dahl Centennial Union lobby Sunday after 9:45 a.m. All members of party must be present before you will be seated. Cost: $12.50 for adults; $6.25 for children ages 5-10; $3.00 for children ages 1-4; $6.25 for Luther students with board plan after scanning ID card. Prices subject to change.
General Campus Information
Preus Library
Friday, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon–midnight
Bookshop
Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dahl Centennial Union Dining Hall
The dining hall features a “scatter system” with separate serving areas for hot specials, pasta dishes, grill or deli items, stir-fry, a salad bar, beverages, and ice cream.
Friday lunch, 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; adults $7.00; ages 5–10,
$3.50
Friday dinner, 5:00–7: 00 p.m.; adults $8.50; ages 5–10,
$4.25
Saturday breakfast, 7:00–9:00 a.m.; adults $5.00; ages 5–10,
$2.50
Saturday lunch, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (library lawn); adults $7.00;
ages 5–10, $3.25
Saturday dinner, 5:00–7:00 p.m.; adults $8.50; ages 5–10,
$4.25
Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; adults $7.25; ages 5–10,
$3.50
For all above meals, children under 5 and Luther students on board, no charge. Prices subject to change.
Marty’s
Friday, 7:30 a.m.–midnight
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–midnight
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–midnight
Oneota Market
Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Sunnyside Cafe
Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Peace Dining Room
Sunday Brunch 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. No reservations; first come, first served. To arrange for seating, you must sign up in the Dahl Centennial Union lobby Sunday after 9:45 a.m. All members of party must be present before you will be seated.
- Adults $12.50
- Ages 5–10 and Luther students on board $6.25
- Children ages 1–4, $3.00
- Prices subject to change.