Contact Information

Andrew Peter ’14
Director of Major and Principal Gifts

petean06@luther.edu

Phone: 563-379-8848

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Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness

An artists rendering of the entrance to Luther's proposed new Gerdin Fieldhouse.

A rendering of the Gerdin Fieldhouse entrance

Projected Cost: $24 million

Progress: $16.2 million committed (as of 3/11/2025)

At Luther College, students are at the heart of all we do. Our campus becomes their home for four years. When we say “Welcome to the Valley,” we are committed to providing a learning environment where we strengthen not only our minds but our bodies and well-being. This is true for all who enroll at Luther, especially our student-athletes. Modernized spaces will energize our sports and recreation programs and propel them to the next level of competition and wellness.

Renovation Goals

  • Modernize athletic facilities on par with American Rivers Conference (ARC) and DIII peers to appeal to prospective Norse and better reflect the outstanding quality of Luther’s academic program and athletic tradition
  • Create more gathering spaces for students to study, meet, and socialize
  • Revitalize our recreational spaces and locker rooms as an investment in the physical health and wellness of all students and the extended Decorah community

In November 2023, Luther announced a $10 million commitment—the largest individual gift in our history—toward the renovation of the Regents Center. Thanks to this extraordinarily generous gift from Mike ’92 and Nicole Gerdin and the Gerdin Charitable Foundation, this facility will be renamed the Gerdin Fieldhouse for Athletics and Wellness.

Now is our time to accelerate this renovation—and you can help make it happen!

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A rendering of the North Lobby entrance

A rendering of the proposed team meeting room

A rendering of the proposed South Lobby Student Lounge

A rendering of the proposed Wrestling complex (new addition)

A rendering of a proposed team locker room

Project Updates

 

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Making a Gift

Gifts and pledges of all sizes are appreciated. Multiyear pledges may be fulfilled over three years. For more information on ways to support the Gerdin Fieldhouse project, please call the Advancement Office at 563-387-1861 to speak with a development officer.

Contact Information

Andrew Peter ’14
Director of Major and Principal Gifts

petean06@luther.edu

Phone: 563-379-8848

Give Now