Family Weekend
Family Weekend 2008 is scheduled for September 19-21. This is a great opportunity to experience the Luther College community.
The Family Weekend schedule is listed below.
For more information, 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 19
9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Luther Book Shop Dahl Centennial Union, Main Floor
10:30 a.m.
Chapel Center for Faith and Life (CFL), Main
Hall
Preacher: Lawrence Williams, professor of Africana studies and history
8:00-9:30 p.m.
Gateway Dance Theatre will perform traditional and contemporary Indian dances, Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall. Sponsored by Luther's Diversity Center.
Saturday, September 20
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 the Oneota Market (main level), 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., or in Marty’s CyberCafé (lower level), 9:00 a.m.–midnight.
9:00–11:00 a.m.
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.
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Admissions Office Dahl Centennial Union, Second
Floor
Saturday is a fall visit day. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information: 800-458-8437 or e-mail bergmart@luther.edu.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Luther Book Shop 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.
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: $6.50 for adults; $3.25 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
1:00 p.m.
Football game vs. Central Carlson Stadium
($5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students, and no charge for Luther students
and children 1st grade and under)
4:00 p.m.
Catholic Mass CFL Recital Hall
Presider: Fr. Phillip Gibbs, St. Benedict's Church
4:00-5:30 p.m.
New Student Reception at Hotel Winneshiek, 104 E. Water Street, Decorah. Decorah-area businesses join Luther in welcoming all new students--first-year and transfer--and their families to the Decorah community. Come and enjoy this informal event in downtown Decorah.
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. Please join President
Richard and Mrs. Judith Torgerson, along with senior-class Parents Council
representatives. Please RSVP to einckmic@luther.edu before Sept. 10.
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 21
Information
Coffee, juice, and bagels can be purchased at Marty’s CyberCafé (Dahl Centennial Union, lower level). Sunday hours during Family Weekend are 8:00 am–midnight.
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Luther Book Shop Dahl Centennial Union, Main Floor
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 Union Lobby Sunday after 9:45 a.m. All members of party must be present before you will be seated. Cost: $12.00 for adults; $6.00 for children ages 5-10; $3.00 for children ages 1-4; $6.00 for Luther students with board plan after scanning ID card. Prices subject to change.
10:30 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: Amy Zalk Larson, campus pastor;
music:
Nordic Choir
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 $6.50; ages 5–10,
$3.25
Friday dinner, 4:30–6: 30 p.m.; adults $7.75; ages 5–10,
$4.00
Saturday breakfast, 7:00–9:00 a.m.; adults $4.75; ages 5–10,
$2.50
Saturday lunch, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (library lawn); adults $6.50;
ages 5–10, $3.25
Saturday dinner, 4:30–6:30 p.m.; adults $7.75; ages 5–10,
$4.00
Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; adults $6.75; 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 Cyber Café
Friday 9:00 a.m.–Midnight
Saturday 9:00 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.–1:30 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 Union Lobby Sunday after 9:45 a.m. All members of party must be present before you will be seated.
- Adults $12.00
- Ages 5–10 and Luther students on board $6.00
- Children ages 1–4, $3.00
- Prices subject to change.